Another recommendation in the report calls for the preservation of open space.

He has also assembled a credible record on other issues, including open space preservation.

We remain committed to preservation of open space and welcome public or private support to reach that goal.

He supported several initiatives aimed at the environment, including open space preservation.

The money is to replenish a fund approved four years ago for open space preservation.

The agreement provides: *$20 million for open space preservation.

"Suffolk voters always vote for open space preservation," he said.

More money comes from bond acts passed in individual towns and villages for open space preservation.

"Over all," he said, "the preservation of open space mitigates other problems."

It is a small price to pay for healthy food, open space preservation and cleaner air and water.