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Poll: Hidden Gems Supported by 2-1 margin

Voters in Eagle and Summit Counties show broad support.

RBI Strategies Poll results

A poll of likely voters in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District found broad support for the Hidden Gems Wilderness Proposal.

Hidden Gems has the support 65 percent of voters across the 2nd Congressional District. Among those living in Eagle and Summit counties where wilderness is proposed, 58 percent of voters support Hidden Gems.

"This poll confirms that a large number of residents in Eagle and Summit counties and throughout Colorado support the protection of our most treasured landscapes with wilderness designation," says Pete Kolbenschlag, director of the Hidden Gems Campaign.

Other findings of the poll include:

 - A wide plurality of voters in Eagle and Summit counties  (34%)  said they "strongly favor" Hidden Gems.

 - Support for Hidden Gems outstrips opposition by a margin of more than 2-1 through out the congressional district and nearly 2-1 in Summit and Eagle Counties.

 - Support was widespread among people whose recreational activities are directly affected by wilderness designation:

  • 63 percent of people polled who use mountain bikes support Hidden Gems;
  • 62 percent who fish support Hidden Gems;
  • 51 percent of those who use off-road vehicles say they support Hidden Gems.


"This survey shows that support for the Hidden Gems proposal is as wide as it is deep," said Kevin Ingham of RBI Strategies and Research, the firm that conducted the poll. "Not only do voters favor it by a margin of better than 2-to-1 but support for the proposal is high across many demographics including political affiliation, age and geography."   Click here for the RBI report of the poll.

The telephone survey, conducted by RBI Strategies and Research, interviewed 500 voters in Colorado's Second Congressional District who are likely to participate in the 2010 General Election. The polling also interviewed an additional 150 voters in Eagle and Summit Counties in order to gauge support specifically in the Hidden Gems area.


Add your name to the growing list of Hidden Gems supporters!

If you and your friends and colleagues have not already signed our Open Letter please go here and share the link.

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Feedback to Representative Polis Needed!

Congressman Jared Polis is seeking comments on the Hidden Gems. Now is the time to contact him.

The Congressman has set up a dedicated e-mail for comments on the Hidden Gems. It is very important that he hear positive feedback from as many people as possible.  Click here to submit you comment
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Town of Breckenridge Endorses Hidden Gems
The Town of Breckenridge endorsed the Hidden Gems proposal last week, reflecting the Town Council's confidence that the proposal is well-crafted and will ensure lasting protecting for our public lands and clean water in central Colorado. 

The Town had expressed concerns several months ago about issues ranging from fire control and watershed management to the management of mountain bike trails.  Since then, the Hidden Gems Campaign has worked with local fire councils, town water boards and user groups to find common ground.  Specific endorsements by over 200 individuals and more than 30 local businesses likely contributed to the Town's decision to support the Campaign.

Write a letter of support
and make Hidden Gems happen!
Please write a letter to the editor or
to your local elected officials today

It doesn't have to be long, just a few lines saying why wilderness is important, for yourself, your family or your community. You can mention that wilderness is part of the reason you live in Western Colorado. Or that continued protection of our lands, wildlife and water for future generations is a great way to keep Colorado a special place to live or visit. 

Thanks for all your hard work!


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