National Survey: American Voters View Conservation as Patriotic

Survey Highlights:

• American voters view conservation as “patriotic” and believe government plays a prudent and essential role in it.
• There is consistent and strong support for public lands, and very few think we have too many of them. In fact, many say it is one of the best things that government does.
• Voters say they prefer the outdoors, and most think of themselves as engaging regularly in outdoor activities. A solid majority consider themselves to be conservationists, as well.
• There is overwhelming support for dedicating existing funds or creating “user fees” dedicated to conservation. A majority are willing to pay increased taxes for federal or state & local conservation efforts, with even more willing to commit when they hear a specific amount.
• Voters continue to reject an economy v. environment dynamic.