{"id":115979,"date":"2024-09-18T09:29:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T16:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/?p=115979"},"modified":"2024-10-10T12:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:07:34","slug":"prop-4-could-be-a-game-changer-for-redwoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/blog\/prop-4-could-be-a-game-changer-for-redwoods\/","title":{"rendered":"Prop 4 could be a game changer for redwoods\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_42417\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-feature wp-image-42417 img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Grove of Titans walkway around the giant, 2021\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3-31x21.jpg 31w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRL_Grove_of_Titans_August_2021_037-web-hero3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">A recently constructed boardwalk protects an old-growth giant at the Grove of Titans in Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park. Prop 4 would support maintenance in state parks and fund the creation of new redwood parks and experiences. Photo by Max Forster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">California&#8217;s redwood forests have long been a symbol of the state&#8217;s natural beauty. But these majestic trees also provide incredible ecological benefits to our water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and well-being of local communities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Proposition 4\u2014&#8221;Prop 4&#8243;\u2014on the November ballot, Californian voters have a unique opportunity to secure reliable funding for the preservation of these iconic forests, while ensuring that all Californians can enjoy clean, safe water and protection from devastating wildfires. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fire risks are already driving up insurance and utility bills. Droughts, floods, rising sea levels, and extreme heat are poised to inflict billions more in damages. Californians can act now by voting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yesonprop4ca.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">YES on Prop 4<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure a climate resilient future. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Prop 4?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prop 4 is a $10 billion climate resilience bond that, if passed, would provide significant funding for natural resource projects across California. For the League, this bond is crucial to achieving our mission to protect and restore redwood ecosystems and connect people with the peace and beauty of the forests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Where will the money go?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_116058\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-feature wp-image-116058 img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a shoulder badge that reads &quot;California Department of Forestry &amp; Fire Protection: CALFIRE since 1988&quot; in an emblem that includes the outline of the state of California and a sun on the horizon.\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web-31x17.jpg 31w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CALfire-badge-web.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Key allocations include <span data-contrast=\"auto\">$175 million for Cal Fire forest health projects, including wildfire resilience in redwood forests<\/span>. Photo by Max Forster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bond includes significant allocations that would directly benefit redwood conservation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$175 million for CalFire forest health projects\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Significant Prop 4 bond funds are earmarked for forest health projects, which in the past have funded the League&#8217;s efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/blog\/league-joins-coalition-aimed-at-protecting-giant-sequoia\/\">protect<\/a> threatened giant sequoia groves. We are working on the front line of climate action to ensure these spectacular forests are resilient to climate change and increasingly destructive wildfires. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$725 million for California State Parks\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The League is working to improve recreational amenities and expand the capacity of redwood parks to ensure an outstanding experience for all who visit. Our work at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/project\/o-rew-redwoods-gateway\/\">\u2018O Rew Redwoods Gateway<\/a> is just one such example. We rely on our California State Parks partners to fulfill this vision, but the park system needs more robust, dependable funding to achieve these goals. Not only will Prop 4 funding help us care for the redwoods park we all share, it will support the acquisition and development of new parks and expanded outdoor access. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>~$1.9 billion for the Wildlife Conservation Board and State Coastal Conservancy \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> League<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s conservation work, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> redwood forest <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has long benefitted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/redwoods-magazine\/spring-summer-2024\/follow-the-money-to-your-favorite-redwood-forest\/\">conservancy funding<\/a><\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">including support for Lost Coast Redwoods, San Vicente Redwoods, Mailliard Ranch, the Montgomery Woods Initiative, Redwoods Rising, and many other projects. Prop 4 bond funds would replenish the depleted coffers of these state-run conservancies, which could potentially help with our newest land protection project, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/project\/sonoma-coast-redwoods\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sonoma Coast Redwoods. \u202f\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How would Prop 4 benefit the redwoods?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41527\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-feature wp-image-41527 img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/czu_calfire-700x394.jpeg\" alt=\"czu complex fire\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/czu_calfire-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/czu_calfire-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/czu_calfire-100x55.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/czu_calfire-31x17.jpeg 31w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/czu_calfire.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Firefighters work the CZU Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains. <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wildfire risks are already driving up insurance and utility bills and costing taxpayers in significant recovery costs. <\/span>Photo courtesy of Cal Fire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Protection from destruction:<\/strong> The bond would allocate funds for land acquisition, which means that redwood forests that might otherwise be lost to logging or real estate development would be protected. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Restoration and wildfire resilience:<\/strong> With climate change increasing the risk of catastrophic fires, Prop 4 would fund restoration projects to build wildfire resilience in coast redwood and giant sequoia forests. This includes support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/blog\/banned-for-100-years-cultural-burns-could-save-sequoias\/\">tribal cultural burning practices<\/a>, which have played a crucial role in forest management since time immemorial.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Improved public access:<\/strong> By funding the creation of new parks in underserved communities and maintaining existing state parks, Prop 4 would help connect more Californians with the state&#8217;s natural wonders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Consistent funding source:<\/strong> As prior funding sources become depleted, Prop 4 would provide a reliable stream of financial support for projects that protect natural resource. This is critical for long-term conservation efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is borrowing $10 billion a good idea for California?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34035\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34035 img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kids-redhead-Bob-Hare-IG.jpg\" alt=\"Two little red-haired children, a boy and a girl, grin as they peek at a yellow banana slug atop a log\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kids-redhead-Bob-Hare-IG.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kids-redhead-Bob-Hare-IG-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kids-redhead-Bob-Hare-IG-27x27.jpg 27w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By supporting Prop 4, Californians can safeguard essential redwood ecosystems and help create a healthier planet for future generations. <\/span>Photo by Bob Hare.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prop 4 marks a historic shift from picking up the pieces after disasters to investing in disaster prevention. It&#8217;s a shift that could save taxpayers billions of dollars in future costs from devastating fires and water shortages. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.ca.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-11\/Statewide_Reports-SUM-CCCA4-2018-013_Statewide_Summary_Report_ADA.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">California\u2019s Fourth Climate Change Assessment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, published in 2019, estimates that without intervention, the cost of climate change to California is estimated to reach $113 billion by 2050 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">annually. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our choice is clear. We can invest in nature-based solutions to the climate crisis now at a bargain price, or pay dearly for the cost of our inaction later.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By supporting Prop 4, Californians can play a direct role in safeguarding essential redwood ecosystems. Not to mention saving the planet for future generations. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember to vote this November and remember: YES on Prop 4! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yesonprop4ca.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">yesonprop4ca.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to learn more and get involved.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Paid for by Save the Redwoods League\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California&#8217;s redwood forests have long been a symbol of the state&#8217;s natural beauty. But these majestic trees also provide incredible ecological benefits to our water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and well-being of local communities. With Proposition 4\u2014&#8221;Prop 4&#8243;\u2014on &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":116058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1515],"tags":[3186,15664,15644,3286,15109,559,15675,15676,1880,15613],"class_list":["post-115979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-advocacy","tag-climate-action","tag-climate-bond","tag-climate-resilience-bond","tag-fire-resilience","tag-health-benefits","tag-prop-4","tag-proposition-4","tag-voters","tag-water-quality"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Prop 4 could be a game changer for redwoods\u00a0 | Save the Redwoods League<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With Proposition 4 on the November ballot, Californians have an opportunity to secure reliable funding for the preservation of iconic redwood forests, while simultaneously ensuring that people across the state enjoy clean air, clean water, and safety from wildfires. \u00a0\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheredwoods.org\/blog\/prop-4-could-be-a-game-changer-for-redwoods\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Prop 4 could be a game changer for redwoods\u00a0 | Save the Redwoods League\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"California&#039;s redwood forests have long been a symbol of the state&#039;s natural beauty. 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