Updated, November 4, 2026

We did it! Thank You for Supporting Nature

When we made the bold decision to bring the Nature for All Fund to this year’s ballot, we did so knowing that creating a dedicated source of funding for water and land conservation was not going to be easy. We also knew that we would need a strong and diverse coalition of other organizations, volunteers, and champions for nature to stand with us.

I am excited to share that we did it, together. A coalition of over 130 organizations and supporters like you shared in our vision for this critical, new fund for nature and helped bring the votes needed to deliver YES on 6!

This win shows that people across the Commonwealth—in rural, suburban, and urban towns and cities—agree that we must do more to protect our rivers, lakes, forests, farms, and wildlife habitats, for today and for future generations. By passing Question 6, we’ve created a transformative, dedicated source of funding for nature.

I want to thank our dedicated volunteers and supporters who mobilized to collect thousands of signatures and to spread the word to vote yes on Question 6. This victory would not have been possible without your help.

In the weeks and months to come we will need your help again as we partner with the Massachusetts Legislature, the Governor, state agency officials, and local leaders to ensure that every dollar in the Nature for All Fund is put to work as the voters intended: transparently, equitably, and effectively. But for now, I encourage you to spend a moment outside today to take in the nature that you have fought so hard to protect.

If you want to continue being on the front line of our policy work, become a Climate and Nature Champion.

Thank you,
David O’Neill
President & CEO

Protect Water & Nature in Massachusetts — Without Raising Taxes

Mass Audubon is one of 90+ organizations and businesses advocating for the state to dedicate as much as $100 million annually to conserve land and protect clean water, improve outdoor recreation, and build climate resiliency. 

What Your YES Vote Will Do

Question 6 will create a permanent Nature for All Fund to invest in actions that keep Massachusetts healthy and resilient, such as:

• Protect clean drinking water
• Conserve forests, farms, and wildlife habitat
• Improve parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
• Strengthen communities against flooding, heat, and climate impacts
• Expand access to nature across the Commonwealth

The fund does this without creating any new taxes. Instead, it dedicates a portion of existing sales tax revenue from sporting goods to conservation.'

Ways to Get Involved

Pledge to Vote Yes on 6 and Volunteer!

Make a pledge, sign up to volunteer, request a lawn sign, and more.
Tell us how you want to get involved

Conservation Is a Smart Investment

Mass Audubon believes that protecting land and water is not a luxury. It is one of the smartest investments Massachusetts can make.

Protecting nature has a ripple effect. Healthy forests, wetlands, and watersheds filter drinking water, reduce flooding, support local farms, improve public health, and strengthen local economies. Studies have found that every dollar invested in land conservation can return four dollars in economic value through ecosystem services, recreation, and avoided infrastructure costs.

Delaying conservation does not save money. It often means paying more later to restore degraded landscapes, repair flood damage, or replace the natural systems that already provide these benefits.

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