McArthur~Burney Falls Interpretive Association

The  McArthur Burney Falls Interpretive Association (MBFIA) is an  all-volunteer non-profit education organization that provides assistance  and funding for activities which enhance the quality of visits to  McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Castle Crags State Park and  Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park.  The association was founded in 1984  to promote greater appreciation of the cultural and natural history of  the region.  

MBFIA  raises funds to support educational and interpretive activities, including interpretive personnel, a printed Visitor Guide provided  free to visitors.   MBFIA manages the Visitor Center Gift Shop. Thanks to a donation from Kelly’s Wishes Foundation,  interpretive staff lead canoe tours on Lake Britton. 

Funds  are raised through the sale of firewood, advertising in the  Visitor Guides, the operation of the Visitor Center gift shop, and most  importantly---donations from friends and visitors.  

In  2015, MBFIA assumed the responsibility to also support Castle Crags State  Park and Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park.  Activities in these areas  are still under development.    
MBFIA is pleased to accept  donations from visitors and friends in support of educational and  interpretive activities in the parks.  Donations can be given at the  Burney Falls Visitor Center, the Castle Crags Entrance Station, or  mailed to MBFIA, P.O. Box 777, Burney CA 96013.  Designate Burney Falls  or Castle Crags on the donation and funds will be used only in that  park. Donations can also be made online through the link below.  

The Board of Directors consists of a wide variety of members with diverse backgrounds, vocations, education and experience. While we work together to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization, each one of us has our own area of responsibility and expertise.  

We are currently seeking an individual to serve as Assistant Treasurer who will be in training to assume the Treasurer's position in FY2026. We would also like to add a person to serve as a liaison between the Board and Castle Crags State Park.  

If you have some interest, please submit a query to Webmaster, Bob Boyce. 

The Board generally meets monthly, both in person and by Zoom, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM for about an hour. Meetings are held at the Burney Falls Park Visitor Center.  

Current Members: 

• Jim Sacson, President
• Bob Boyce, Webmaster
• Mark Downie, Vice President
• Ann Sacson, Secretary
• Jaci White, Treasurer
• Sharon Elmore, Member
• Alice Hoveman, Member
• Bill McSweeney, Member
• Carol Morris, Member
• Jill Overbaugh, Member
• Tom Stockton, Member