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San Clemente, Dana Point Parks Need Volunteers
With millions in deferred maintenance projects in state parks, one nonprofit is stepping up to organize volunteers.
The California State Parks Foundation is looking for hundreds of volunteers to help clean up San Clemente State Beach, San Onofre State Beach and Doheny Beach April 13.
The nonprofit holds its Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup annually.
Volunteers of all ages are needed to complete the park improvement projects.
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"The registration is low this year and we need to recruit more participants by April 8," said CSPF's Gretchen Krueger in an email. "Doheny needs 200 people, San Clemente needs 75 and 150 are needed at San Onofre."
State Parks have faced a series of budget shortfalls over the years. Community participation is critical again this year as there are continued funding pressures and a $1.4 billion backlog in deferred maintenance projects, Krueger said.
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To volunteer on Earth Day, visit calparks.org/earthday or call 1-888-98-PARKS. Advance registration is required by April 8. Parking fees are waived for Earth Day volunteers. Project time is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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