The lands and waterways that define our region protect air and water quality, and contribute to a resilient future as we experience climate change. Proposition 1 restores voter-approved funding to protect these “last, best places” throughout King County. To date, the Conservation Futures program has safeguarded over 100,000 acres of land, including Cougar Mountain, Duwamish Waterway Park, and the Sammamish River Trail.
With your vote we can accelerate forest, habitat, and farmland preservation while supporting communities and regions most at risk from climate change, most in need of cooling, and improving access for historically marginalized communities. That’s in addition to the health benefits open spaces offer: stress reduction, recreational opportunities, and improved quality of life. Let’s ensure this legacy for future generations.
Restoring this important fund will cost the average homeowner about $2 more per month, with relief available to qualified low-income seniors and other households. Funding recommendations are made by an independent advisory committee and subject to external audit.
Join The Nature Conservancy, Mountains to Sound Greenway, Forterra, Trust for Public Land, The Wilderness Society, Vashon-Maury Land Trust, Seattle Parks Foundation, REI, Executive Dow Constantine and Councilmembers, elected and community leaders in support of Proposition 1.
Submitted by: Sally Jewel, De'Sean Quinn, Dow Constantine, www.conserveourfuturekc.com
