ReWild coalition member Outdoor Outreach is sponsoring two state bills to create standards for equitable access to parks and beaches:
AB 2038 establishes outdoor equity programs
AB 2939 aims to provide interpretive services that are not currently offered
Lots of updates have been happening in the intersection of Wetlands and public awareness. There are increasing amounts of funding streams and support for wetlands recognition:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a study about wetlands loss. See full Press Release: https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-03/continued-decline-wetlands-documented-new-us-fish-and-wildlife-service-report
Biden administration released a wetland and Water Protection Resource Guide which highlights funding and government assistance to advance and protect water resources. See Guide: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wetland-and-Water-Protection-Resource-Guide.pdf.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wetland-and-Water-Protection-Resource-Guide.pdf