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Local Open Space Bond Passed on May 2, cont...

This local bond will pay for the expanded parks, green space, and cultural facilities throughout Wilmington, New Hanover County, and the beach towns.

"This is a tremendous success for New Hanover County," said Kate Dixon, Director of Land for Tomorrow. "We know that people all across the state view protection of our natural areas and parks as a priority. They see the connection between economic prosperity and land and water conservation. The fact that this issue passed truly underscores that the citizens of North Carolina know now is the time to protect our special places."

Public meetings over the past year revealed that the average park space per person in Wilmington lags behind the national average. Also, they showed a great need for facility improvement, and an immediate time frame due to ever-increasing land prices.

"Citizens in New Hanover County recognized the urgency in their home town, and it also exists all over our state. We must act now to protect our land, water, historic places, and our future. Land for Tomorrow's statewide Land and Water Conservation Bond will help accomplish this," Dixon said.

For more information on the Wilmington/New Hanover bond referendum, visit the City's web site.

• Southern Pines Pilot, Article, "Trust Funds Help Moore Protect Land and Water" -- May 4, 2006
  
• Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Article, "Area Residents Want To Preserve Land" by Jennifer Heaslip -- April 28, 2006
  
• Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Article, "Medoc Mountain Expands: Offers programs, hiking, fishing"by Jennifer Heaslip -- April 28, 2006

Since mid-April, the following organizations have signed on:

Counties & Municipalities

1. City of Albemarle
2. City of Concord
3. Haywood County
4. City of Kannapolis
5. Mecklenburg County
6. Town of Midland

Public and Private Organizations

1. Black Family Trust Fund
2. Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Commission
3. Durham Central Park
4. Forsyth County Board of Health
5. Friends of the Smokies
6. Guilford County Open Space Committee
7. Metropolitan Housing & Community Development Corporation, Inc.
8. NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Area VI
9. NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund
10. Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
11. St. John's Grange
12. The Wilderness Society

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