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Summary of Key Findings from Pennsylvania Statewide Public Opinion Survey (2012)

In 2012, the Center for Survey Research at Penn State Harrisburg completed a statewide survey of 608 Pennsylvanians to assess public support for increasing state funds to conserve and protect open space, clean water, natural areas, wildlife habitats, parks, historic sties, forests, and farms. The survey results showed overwhelming public support throughout the state and among all demographic groups for both continuing existing dedicated state funding for conservation as well as increasing state funding for land and water conservation, even if that meant a small increase in taxes.

Key Findings:

  • Overall, the vast majority of Pennsylvanians surveyed (92.1%) think that state funds dedicated to precerving farmland and open space, providing parks and trails, and protecting rivers and streams should continue to be used for these purposes.
  • About three out of every four adult Pennsylvanians surveyed (77.7%) support increasing state funds to conserve and protect open space, clean water, natural areas, wildlife habitats, parks, historic sites, forests, and farms, even if it would cost the average household $10 more annually.

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