South Skyline Association

This is the text of an alternative proposal as it was presented to Dave Vincent, State Parks District Superintendent, on March 25, 1998. The District Superintendent declined to support the proposed changes to the purpose, but did agree to pass them on to Sacramento. Note the "ADD:" statements -- these are the words that Bruce Bettencourt would like added to the Statement.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK

UNIT PURPOSE

The purpose of Castle Rock State Park is to preserve the outstanding natural resources, ADD: (wildlands values) and supporting ecosystems on the upper watershed of the San Lorenzo River, while providing opportunities for the visiting public to enjoy and be inspired by the unique and diverse topography, geology, biotic communities and scenic views.

UNIT VISION

Castle Rock State Park is a place of spectacular scenic beauty - a natural area mostly unencumbered by human habitation or sensory intrusions. The park is an integral component of the Santa Cruz Mountains ecosystem and its evolutionary processes. It provides public access into this unique environment and offers a place for all visitors to enjoy and appreciate its inherent resource values. ADD: (Preservation, protection, and restoration of wilderness and Its ecological processes will be the highest management priority.)

UNIT MANAGEMENT

To accomplish the unit purpose, the California State Park System is to manage the park resources ADD: (in such a way as to maintain them in a nearwilderness state) for the continuing scenic, educational, scientific, and recreational benefits of present and future generations. Park management shall guide the recovery of natural processes and features in the park towards the balances that existed prior to the arrival of Euro-Americans.

Management and interpretation will aim to increase the visitor's understanding and appreciation of resources within the park and surrounding region, and strive to motivate visitors to help protect and preserve these resources. Significant cultural features will be interpreted and managed for their long-term preservation.

Facilities, where necessary for public health, safety, enjoyment and convenience, shall be unobtrusive, and provided in locations with the least disturbance to the scenic beauty and resource values of the overall area.
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