HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/5/2012 - STAFF REPORTS - 00 Sea and Desert Interpretive Association
100-225 State Park Road
North Shore,CA 92254
760-393-3810
www.SeaAndDesert.org
Mr. Steve Pougnet, Mayor
Ms.Ginny Foat,Mayor pro tem
Mr. Rick Hutcheson,Council Member
Mr.Paul Lewin,Council Member
Mr.Chris Mills,Council Member
Mr. David Ready,City Manager
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,CA 92262
Dear Mayor Pougnet,Council Members and Mr. Ready
As you know the Salton Sea State Recreation Area along the northeast shore line of the Salton Sea was
slated for closure this past June 30, 2012.The Board of the Sea and Desert Interpretive Association,the
501 c 3 partnered with this State Park,was able to enter into a Partnership Donor Agreement with the
State Parks Department to keep this valuable resource open.We have succeeded in raising about
$100,000 of the$120,000 we need this year.
We are asking you to support our request for a grant of$15,000 to match the grant we received from
the California State Parks Foundation as seed money for our campaign. Under AB 1478 your money will
be matched dollar for dollar by the State of California with the money"found'this past July.The money
we raise must,by law,be spent at our state park. It will allow us to continue to offer recreational,
educational and interpretive programs,most which are free,to the public.These programs are provided
for numerous Palm Springs residents,visitors and students.A grant of$15,000 would make a
tremendous difference to the survival of the SSSRA and these programs.
The Salton Sea State Recreation Area in conjunction with the Sea and Desert Interpretive Association
provides the educational and recreational services to more than 120,000 visitors annually.We are the
only source of recreation and information about the Salton Sea for the public at the Sea itself.The park
and its volunteers provide direct public access to the Sea and this information.We are a"window"to
the Sea and a "voice"for its value and future.
I am available to meet with you at your convenience and/or to address the Palm Springs City Council
about this request. I can be contacted by email at wnpmeister^aoLcom or at my home number of 760-
393-3690.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
William Meister /R�OS�ROlX
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