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Conservation in the West Poll–Wyoming

A survey of Wyoming voters regarding conservation demonstrates a strong conservation ethic and support for continuing to fund conservation and maintain protections. Like their fellow Westerners, Wyoming voters overwhelmingly identify as conservationists (71%) – a label that bridges partisan lines, as well as many other factors in the state. Wyoming voters prioritize conservation goals throughout the survey, in regard to energy, regulation, and public lands.

Survey Highlights:

  • Wyoming voters overwhelmingly identify as conservationists (71%) – a label that bridges partisan lines, as well as many other factors in the state.
  • 80% say that we can protect land and water and have a strong economy at the same time.
  • 97% agree that “Our national parks, forests, monuments, and wildlife areas are an essential part of Wyoming’s economy”.
  • 79% say that Wyoming should maintain protections for land, air and water in the state rather than reduce them in an effort to create jobs as quickly as possible.
  • 87% say that “Even with state budget problems, we should still find money to protect and maintain Wyoming’s land, water and wildlife;” 88% say the same about state parks.
  • 56% say increasing the use of renewable energy will create jobs in Wyoming.

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