Read PagePartnership to create a fund for land purchases promotes a sensible idea.
A coalition of conservation and preservation groups has a good idea to assure that Connecticut does not become one long, large subdivision: create a consistent revenue stream from the state to set aside key parcels of forest, wetlands and farmland each year. Perusing a map suggests that much of the state still is open space or state forests and parks. The problem is that suburban housing sprawl is advancing at a fast rate, A small state such as Connecticut can't absorb that kind of development without losing much of its character and charm."
NOT QUOTED DIRECTLY — i.e. EDITED — So a group — including pro-conservation organizations — is asking the governor and legislature to provide $62 million each year to buy property that requires protection. They would be fortunate to get a fraction of that amount.
