Asm. Dr. Joaquin Arambula Secured $15 Million for the San Joaquin River Conservancy to Help Shape the San Joaquin Parkway into a Regional Gem; Check Presentation was July 23, 2021

On July 23, 2021, Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula presented a $15 million check in State funds to the San Joaquin River Conservancy. Seen with him are State Sen. Anna Caballero; Sharon Weaver of the San Joaquin Parkway and Conservation Trust; and John Shelton of the Conservancy.

Assemblymember Arambula speaks to attendees at the July 23, 2021 news conference announcing the $15 million State allocation. The goal is to increase public access to the San Joaquin River Parkway, via funds for operations and land maintenance.

Supporters of the San Joaquin River Parkway gathered for the July 23, 2021 news conference at Wildwood Native Park on the San Joaquin River. The funds, for operations and land maintenance, will help increase public access to the parkway.

People enjoy the San Joaquin River the morning of the July 23, 2021 press conference announcing $15 million in State funds for the San Joaquin River Conservancy to help increase public access to the river.

State Sen. Anna Caballero, who supported Assemblymember Arambula’s advocacy for the $15 million allocation, speaks at the July 23, 2021 press conference.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula talks with a parkway supporter at the July 23, 2021 event announcing the $15 million State allocation to the San Joaquin River Conservancy for operations and land maintenance of the parkway.

Sandra Celedon, president and CEO of Fresno Building Healthy Communities (center), joins with other parkway supporters to celebrate the State allocation.

A photo of the San Joaquin River the morning of the July 23, 2021 news conference.