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Federal Court Bans Vehicle Use at Oceano Dunes to Protect Snowy Plovers

4/11/2026

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A federal court ruled that the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) violated the Endangered Species Act.
The ruling found the agency allowed motorized vehicle use harming snowy plovers at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
Camping and vehicle use will close starting April 14, with reservations canceled through May 22.
The Center for Biological Diversity welcomed the decision.
California State Parks disagreed with it.

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Story summary

A federal court ruled that the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) violated the Endangered Species Act.
The ruling found the agency allowed motorized vehicle use harming snowy plovers at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
Camping and vehicle use will close starting April 14, with reservations canceled through May 22.
The Center for Biological Diversity welcomed the decision.
California State Parks disagreed with it.