[TN-Bird] Victory Action Alert!!

From: Melinda Welton <weltonmj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tnbird <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:50:27 -0500
Thank you to all who made calls!!!!!!
In case you haven't heard, with bi-partisan support, the Tennessee Senate
and House passed a budget with FULL funding for the Real Estate Transfer
Fund! 
 
$16.5 million restored for:
State Parks Fund:  $3.1 million
Local Parks Fund:  $3.7 million
Wetlands Fund:   $6.5 million
Agricultural Fund: $3.2 million

ACTION: If you have a minute, thank your legislators:
www.legislature.state.tn.us

This effort was a real nail-biter and the fund was almost lost several times
during the process. The Forever Green Tennessee campaign, mounted by
Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, and all the calls and letters that
the conservation community sent, were vital. It REALLY WAS the volume of
calls that made the difference!
 
"Thank you all for making this happen. This is your victory. I hope you will
take time to celebrate this good news for our woods, waters, and wildlife
and for future generations.  Please be sure to thank your state senator and
representatives for supporting Forever Green Tennessee. " Kathleen Williams,
TN Parks and Greenways Foundation

Melinda Welton
Co-chair
TOS Conservation Policy Committee



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