Voters in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, will decide Nov. 3 whether to allow the county to borrow up to $120 million for land conservation projects.
The referendum has drawn support from environmental advocates who believe it would protect natural resources and curb development, and opposition from those concerned about the cost and potential impact on housing.
County officials said conservation projects could protect drinking water sources, improve water quality in rivers and creeks, preserve wildlife habitats, conserve trees and wetlands, create greenways and parks and safeguard natural areas from development…