Missourians delivered a powerful endorsement of conservation this month, voting overwhelmingly to renew the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax with an unofficial 82% approval. The voters showed they deeply value state parks, public lands, soil and water resources—and are willing to invest in protecting them for generations to come.  This one tenth of one percent sales tax funds Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, as well as soil and water conservation programs statewide. Adding ten cents to every $100 spent, it generated approximately $69.9 million last year, providing approximately 75% of the Missouri State Parks budget and allowed for free admission to Missouri’s state parks. For the portion of the sales…