A new 20-second Internet game, designed to educate Pennsylvania citizens about the importance of the Growing Greener II bond referendum, has been developed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) to encourage voters to go to the polls on May 17. The game has been emailed to thousands of citizens and is available on the CBF website.

If approved, the Growing Greener Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection Act will extend the Commonwealth’s successful Growing Greener program and fund critical environmental programs in Pennsylvania without raising taxes.

"While this is a very serious issue for the protection of Pennsylvania’s natural resources, the game is fun, and will help voters see how their vote can help protect water quality in our rivers and streams," said Kim Patten, CBF Pennsylvania Grassroots Coordinator.

The game, designed by local multi-media company JPL Productions, demonstrates the importance of passage of the Growing Greener II bond referendum. When playing, continually clicking for a "Yes!" vote will allow the user to prevent Pennsylvania’s environment and economy from reaching a dismal state.

"What’s really fun about the game is graphic animation that occurs as the players click ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and explore how bad it will get if they don’t vote for the Growing Greener bond," said Patten.

5/13/2005