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Proposition 180 is an important environmental initiative on the 
California ballot June 7, 1994.  It's a $2 billion bond issue for 
parks, wildlife habitat, and open space acquisition.  Since the 
1930s California has used bonds to fund acquisition and develop-
ment of park land.  Proposition 180 specifies over 400 areas for 
acquisition throughout the state, including redwood groves, 
coastal access areas, river parkways, and urban greenbelt lands.  
Monies are also available to park districts on a per capita basis 
and through grant programs.  Proposition 180 also includes sig-
nificant funding for city and regional park development, includ-
ing safety programs, and youth camps for at-risk youth.  Propon-
ents argue that with interest rates and land prices low, now is a 
good time to make this investment for our rapidly growing state.  
The  measure was placed on the ballot by volunteer signature 
collectors, and is endorsed by environmental groups, the AARP, 
and various police officials.  Opposing the measure are the 
Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau, and the Cattleman's Asso-
ciation, who oppose expansion of park lands and say that the 
state's resources are better spent on other concerns.