Over 30 years ago, Minnesotans voted to dedicate a portion of state lottery proceeds to conservation. Since then, it’s provided over $1 billion for our Great Outdoors. In November, a question to renew this funding will be on the front of every Minnesotan’s ballot. To ensure this critical funding source remains dedicated for the Great Outdoors, over 50% of voters must vote “YES.” Leaving the question blank counts as a “No” vote. If it doesn’t pass, the constitutional protection for this important conservation funding will expire, and Legislators would decide what to do with the funding.

Chester Bowl is formally supporting this amendment, and we are encouraging you to vote YES. We think it is essential to preserving and protecting our natural lands and providing for outdoor recreation opportunities. You may have heard about our recent $2.3 million funding recommendation for the Chalet Renovation and Expansion- it came from this funding source. And while our funding is not in jeopardy (it falls under the current time period), we urge you to join us in voting YES so that Minnesotans can continue to benefit from this program.