Poll shows Wisconsinites value healthy Great Lakes

Given these politically charged times, it’s hard to get Wisconsin voters to agree on much.

But most state residents think the federal government should keep spending money to protect and restore the Great Lakes -- including erecting barriers to keep out Asian carp.

A poll released Monday shows that 75 percent of Wisconsin voters support continuing Great Lakes restoration funding. That includes 63 percent of Republicans, 78 percent of independents, and 84 percent of Democrats. Men are particularly supportive, with 81 percent supporting funding.

The full report is available here.

Support slips a bit, however, when voters are asked if Great Lakes funding should face a budget cut like everything else to reduce the federal deficit. Only half of respondents (49 percent) say restoration funding should be maintained even if every other program is being cut.

The Capital Times

02 Oct 2012

M Ivey

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