May 26th, 2009 Today at the IL State Capitol, Partners for Parks & Wildlife held a press conference to release the results of a poll that was conducted to gage Illinois voter's support for including $350 million in a state capital budget dedicated to open space and natural areas conservation. A total of 79% of those surveyed voiced support for dedicating $350 million in a state capital budget to conserve land and water. Furthermore, 73% of the voters polled agreed with the statement that "Even though state revenues are down, the Illinois state budget should include funding for land and water conservation."

In addition, to releasing the results of the poll, Partners for Parks & Wildlife used the opportunity to present their request that the capital investment bill currently being considered in the legislature include $350 million for open space and natural areas land acquisition programs.

For more information consult the links below:

Press Release: Capital_Bill_-_Open_Space_-_2009.doc

Poll Results: http://img.ilenviro.org/files/IL_Open_Space_Poll_-_2009.doc

$350 million Capital Ask: http://img.ilenviro.org/files/Capital_Bill_-_Open_Space_-_2009-1.doc