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random_text[number++] = "Virginia<em>forever</em> successfully lobbied to secure $35 million in new revenue for water quality improvements and land conservation during the 2004 General Assembly session."
random_text[number++] = "Quality of life is a key issue for companies deciding where to locate as it helps to attract and retain employees."
random_text[number++] = "Tens of thousands of wildlife habitat and farmland are lost to development each year."
random_text[number++] = "50% of the state's wetlands have been converted to other uses."
random_text[number++] = "The health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries continues to decline - in the summer of 2003, the Bay displayed a 'dead zone' of unprecedented size (waters where there is insufficient oxygen for oysters, crabs and fish to survive), and this year we are witnessing its reappearance."
random_text[number++] = "Virginia is missing out on federal, local and private dollars that could be obtained through matching programs because the state currently lacks the funds needed to qualify."
random_text[number++] = "Virginia voters have twice demonstrated their strong support for increased funding by decisively approving statewide bond referenda to expand our state parks system and natural areas - by a margin of 67% in 1992 and 69% in 2002."
random_text[number++] = "Polls consistently confirm that Virginians are committed to protecting the state's land, air and water. In a recent poll, two-thirds of Virginia voters said they would be willing to pay a little extra each month to protect water quality, open space, fisheries and wildlife, and recreational areas."
random_text[number++] = "...it shall be the Commonwealth's policy to protect its atmosphere, lands and waters from pollution, impairment or destruction for the benefit, enjoyment and general welfare of the people of the Commonwealth. -Article XI, Virginia Constitution"
random_text[number++] = "&ldquo;When a company decides to relocate to Virginia, one of the things they take into consideration is, 'Is this a good place to raise a family?'&rdquo; -Kim Tingley, Past President, Homebuilders Association of Virginia"
random_text[number++] = "&ldquo;Clearly, Virginia's natural resources not only contribute mightily to the character of our state but also support industries of great economic importance... The longer we wait to act the steeper the cost of protecting our natural resources will become.&rdquo; -Charles G. McDaniel, President, Hilldrup Moving and Storage"
random_text[number++] = "&ldquo;...In light of Virginians' pride in our rich natural heritage, our state's commitment to funding natural resource protection is hardly to be envied. This environmental neglect is clearly out of step with the priorities of Virginians. When given a chance to decide on increased funding for natural resource protection, Virginia voters have responded with a passion.&rdquo; -Michael Lipford, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy"
random_text[number++] = "&ldquo;We discovered that environmentalists want the same thing as we do-a clean environment-which is obviously good for business. That? what this coalition is all about.&rdquo; -Eva Hardy, Vice President for External Affairs, Dominion Virginia Power"
random_text[number++] = "A poll conducted for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, The Nature Conservancy Action Fund and the Trust for Public Land in 2001 revealed that 89% of voters rate preserving open space as important, while 96% believe Virginians owe it to future generations to protect land, water and wildlife for their enjoyment. Moreover, 82% of voters polled agreed that Virginia's natural areas soon would be lost forever unless we act now to protect them.<br><a href=polling.htm>Click here for more poll data.</a>"
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