New Report Detailing Massachusetts’ Return on Investment in Parks and Open Space Conservation to be Released Sept. 4

WHAT: Join us to hear the results of a ground-breaking study prepared by the Trust for Public Land that details and quantifies the connection of land conservation to the Massachusetts economy and jobs, including: natural goods and services, recreation, fishing, hunting, farming, timber, tourism and more. Speakers will include statewide leaders from business, environmental agencies, municipalities and land conservation organizations, including:

Representative Anne Gobi, Chairwoman, Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
Secretary Rick Sullivan, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Will Manzer, Board Member, Outdoor Industry Association
Bob Perschel, Executive Director, New England Forestry Foundation
Mayor Lisa Wong, City of Fitchburg, MA
WHEN: 10 -11 am, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013

WHERE: Grand Staircase, State House, Boston, MA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Speakers and partners will be available for comment following media event. Executive summaries and full report will be available online and on-site Sept. 4.