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Did you know that over 5,000 acres of land is lost to development everyday in the United States? When land is lost, it is lost forever. Land conservation maintains the quality of life that attracts businesses and tourists to West Virginia, making land conservation important to not only our health but also our economy.
Ensuring that our natural areas are preserved is critical to:
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the quality of the air we breathe,
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the water we drink, and
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the food we eat.
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“because land is our heritage from our past, our present, and our gift to the future”
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~ Jonathan, Charleston, WV |
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“because West Virginia Land is so valuable to our past, present and future it takes a special group of people to protect it for all” |
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~ Anna, Hinton, WV |
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“to promote voluntary private land conservation, benefiting our West Virginia communities”
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~ Lisa, Charleston, WV |
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“because there is no nobler endeavor than saving land forever” |
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~ Chap, Huntington, WV |
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“to protect a permanent legacy of West Virginia’s natural beauty for future generations” |
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~ Elizabeth, Charleston, WV |
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“to help educate others and increase awareness about the importance of preserving land” |
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~ Dave, Friars Hill, WV |
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“if you care about the world your grandchildren live in, WVLT is helping to make it a place with great natural resources” |
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~ Jennifer, Charleston, WV |
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“to be part of the solution” |
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~ James. Huntington, WV |
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“because there are significant economic benefits to land conservation for individuals, communities, and the state” |
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~ Craig, Charleston, WV |
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“to recognize and protect the breathtaking and naturally diverse landscapes of West Virginia” |
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~Lynda, Washington, D.C. |
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“because land conservation protects the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat” |
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~ Calvert, Charleston, WV |
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“as a way to give back to our communities by helping to preserve beautiful places” |
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~ Rod, Sinks Grove, WV |
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“to help give citizens the knowledge and support they need to reach out and work with their neighbors to protect places they need and love” |
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~ Jackie, Charleston, WV |
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“to celebrate your love for spending family time outdoors in the natural environment and ensuring these experiences for future West Virginians” |
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~ Breck, Parkersburg, WV |
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“because if you won’t help protect West Virginia’s special places, who will?” |
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~ Melanie, Huntington, WV |
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