Moran Gets Perfect Score from Conservation Voters

Consistent record working for cleaner, more energy-efficient Virginia

RICHMOND -- House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran received a perfect score on the annual League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Score Card released Monday and was recognized at an annual LCV event as a "Legislative Hero." Moran authored initiatives to require a "Green Building" standard for state construction, tax credits to expand production of biofuels, and transportation solutions that emphasize approaches like mass transit and rail.

"I'm honored to receive this recognition from Virginia’s conservation voters," Delegate Moran said. "The next generation is depending on us to be responsible stewards of Virginia’s natural treasures. I’ve been proud to successfully partner with the conservation community, but we have more work to do."

According to the Sierra Club, the years between 1995 and 2006 rank among the twelve warmest recorded since 1850. The National Wildlife Federation recently estimated that global climate change will cause the loss of 58 percent of the beaches on the mid-Atlantic coast, while inundating 161,000 acres of marshes and 167,000 acres of dry land.

"We’re proud to recognize Delegate Moran as a legislative hero this year with a perfect score on conservation issues," said Virginia League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Lisa Gutherie. "His work to build more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings, expand access to alternative and renewable energy, and protect our coastline helps leave a cleaner, better world for the next generation."

Other legislators' scores are available online at the VALCV web site.