Bob McDonnell on Environment

Establish "Green Jobs Zone"; protect the Chesapeake Bay

As a legislator, Bob McDonnell supported several efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay, including establishing an income tax refund for contributions made to help restore the Bay. Bob also supported the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Act of 1997 to dedicate funding to address water pollution, as well as the Open-Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund. McDonnell is committed to protecting our environment using innovative technology, pollution prevention programs and holding polluters accountable. His key priorities will be to:

Protect the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's Watersheds
Preserve 400,000 new acres of open space
Establish Virginia as a "Green Jobs Zone" to encourage renewable energy technologies

The Chesapeake Bay is a marvelous estuary and one of our nation's greatest natural resources. We must ensure that we are responsible stewards so that future generations may enjoy it as we have. Source: Campaign website, www.bobmcdonnell.com, "Issues" , Nov 3, 2009

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