Conservation Winning Streak Continues in Pennsylvania
Two Ballot Measures Win Big Tuesday.

On Tuesday, voters in two Pennsylvania referenda overwhelming passed ballot measures supporting open-space purchases, farmland, parks and recreation. In total, $40 million in spending was approved by voters in these two communities.

Last year, six conservation measures passed, securing over $122 million statewide through those measures alone. On average, 2007 conservation referenda have passed by an overwhelming 2-1 margin.

To date, over $1.7 million has been approved by voters for conservation through state, county and local measures.

"People want to protect special places in their communities and are willing to pay for it",  said Andy Loza, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association. "Citizens are willing to tax themselves to pay for things that last. They want government to responsibly spend money to conserve dwindling green spaces, wildlife habitat and productive farmland. They want parks for safe, enjoyable retreats." 

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