The state Parks and Recreation Commission is reporting that, so far, taxpayer donations on their vehicle license tab renewals are coming in at a sufficient rate to avoid the closure of any state parks.

This year the Legislature approved a plan to include a $5 fee on vehicle license tab renewals to help offset cuts in the parks budget. Taxpayers have the option to “opt out” of the fee.

But between July 1 and Sept. 30, $1.4 million had been raised, a participation rate sufficient to keep all parks open under the approved budget.

(Hat tip: The Petri Dish)