HARRISBURG, PA — Sen. Tom Killion has announced that he will sponsor Growing Greener III legislation, along with two co-sponsors. The proposal will provide $315 million in annual investments for environmental conservation, recreation and preservation projects across the Commonwealth.

“The Growing Greener legacy programs have been hugely responsible for improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians and protecting our environment,” Killion said. “I am excited to make sure Growing Greener programs are strong and vibrant long into the future.”

The legislation will represent the recently unveiled Growing Greener III blueprint of environmental needs compiled by the Growing Greener Coalition. The Coalition is composed of more than 200 members and organizations from across the state. Its mission is to enhance the health and economic well-being of communities across the Commonwealth by advocating for funding to conserve, protect and restore land, water and wildlife, to preserve farms and historic places, and to provide well-managed parks and recreational areas throughout the state.

“This legislation represents the first step in the process—identifying the need and establishing the commitment to support these critical environmental and quality of life programs,” added Killion.