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OUR VIEW: Birmingham News 3.21.11 - Within days of a House committee vote to extend the life of Alabama's Forever Wild program, identical resolutions popped up in both chambers of the Legislature.
In theory, the resolutions create a legislative panel to study whether the popular la... Read MoreAdvertiser Editorial: Don't let Forever Wild lapse 3.20.11 - If there ever was legislation that should be a slam-dunk to pass, it is a bill to renew and continue Alabama's highly successful Forever Wild program.
Forever Wild, approved originally by voters in 1992, is recognized as one of... Read MoreAlabama House committee supports extending Forever Wild program 3.20.11 - By Kim Chandler -- The Birmingham News
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A House of Representatives committee this afternoon voted to extend Forever Wild, the state's land preservation program, for another 20 years.
Forever Wild receives a portion of the... Read MoreEven if Alabama buys land at the same rate for another 20 years, Alabama would still be last in the south in public lands 3.20.11 - By Wendy Jackson, for The Times |
During a visit to Lake Guntersville State Park, I watched the reactions of visitors as they gasped with delight at the inspiring view. As I observed this moment repeat itself with each visitor, I couldn't help... Read MorePerspectives on Forever Wild Reauthorization (HB126) 3.18.11 - Comments by State Representative John Merrill, Tuscaloosa | Forever Wild Public Hearing | House Economic Development and Tourism Committee | March 9, 2011 State House Room 123 | One of the things that I do as a freshman, and that I was advis... Read More
Created in 1992 by a constitutional referendum that garnered 83 percent of the vote, Forever Wild is a program dedicated to preserving Alabama's most beautiful and environmentally sensitive land, all while expanding the recreational opportunities available to the public.
Forever Wild keeps our water and air clean, protects our wildlife, and helps ensure that our children will have the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of our beautiful state. |
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