water poll

June 6th, 2002 - The National Wildlife Federation released a Texas statewide poll (n= 800 registered voters) that reveals that most Texans prefer water conservation efforts before expensive dams and pipelines are considered.

Further, although the state water planning is supposed to be a "bottom-up" citizen stakeholder process, 78% of Texans had not heard of the Texas water planning process at the time the survey was conducted in late April, 2002.

Even more illuminating, 93% of Texans feel it is important to provide adequate protection for rivers, bays, and wildlife was Texas plans for water needs for the next 50 years.

For the results of the entire poll, please view "NWF Poll Result" link at:

http://www.texaswatermatters.org/pdfs/press_07.pdf or for more info go to their website at http://www.texaswatermatters.org/