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A new poll of 2,700 voters in five Western swing states shows Americans are looking forward to getting outside—but only with proper protections in place. The Center for Western Priorities' Winning the West 2020 Poll asked voters about everything from conservation policy to coronavirus response and recovery plans. Among the key findings:
- Overwhelming majorities of voters support public land protections and conservation measures, including full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and protecting 30 percent of America's lands and waters
- Voters strongly support COVID stimulus measures for small businesses, farmers, and outdoor recreation, but oppose Trump administration policies bailing out oil, gas, and coal companies
- 7 out of 10 voters say that face coverings should be required to enter parks and trailheads when other people are around
- One third of voters say public lands issues are even more important to them after the pandemic
Learn more and read the full poll results at CWP's Winning the West site.
Today: The Road to 30 Live
Join the Center for Western Priorities and Conservation Colorado for the second stop in our Road to 30 Virtual Tour. Congressman Joe Neguse, Senator Tom Udall, and Conservation Colorado's Kelly Nordini will discuss how public lands bills like the CORE Act fit into the bold vision to protect 30 percent of American lands and waters by 2030. Watch live at noon Mountain Time today on YouTube or Facebook.
You can get a head start on the 30x30 vision by watching and sharing our new 4-minute whiteboard video featuring Senator Udall and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Enric Sala.
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Over the last four years, we've seen public lands and conservation go from niche issues for a few candidates to top-tier issues for any candidate running for office in the West. Conservation issues are winning issues, regardless of political party.”
