The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV) has released its 2005 Legislative Conservation Scorecard announcing the conservation voting records of state legislators.

Delegate Ken Plum (D-Reston) had one of the six highest scores in the 140-member General Assembly. The average score in the House of Delegates was 40 percent and in the Senate 42 percent. Plum scored 90 percent.

“The Virginia League of Conservation Voters is committed to providing an accountability tool for environmentally concerned voters in the form of an annual Legislative Conservation Scorecard,” said Lisa Guthrie, Executive Director of the Virginia League.

“I consider protection of our natural environment one of the most important things I do as a legislator,” Plum said. Plum has been recognized by most statewide conservation organizations for his leadership on conservation issues.

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters serves as the nonpartisan political action arm of the state’s conservation community. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life of all Virginians by making conservation a top priority with Virginia’s elected officials, political candidates, and voters. The full scorecard is available online at www.valcv.org.