Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

Our natural resources are vital to Virginia's economic future and our quality of life. We must preserve and conserve Virginia's natural resources and promote renewable energy and green jobs. I support funding for open space and land conservation initiatives, innovative programs that encourage the preservation of farmland for agricultural use, and state and local efforts to encourage efforts that discourage suburban sprawl. I will:

*Work to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries
*Explore public and private partnerships to create long-term solutions to preserving green space in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake
*Prioritize renewable energy production and fight for Virginia's growing green economy
*Help our coastal communities prepare for the effects of increased flooding and property damage
*Encourage the use of reusable and recyclable goods which will reduce the amount of land necessary for new landfills.

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