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N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Ag Coalition has clarified its opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would set aside more oil taxes for water, wildlife and parks projects. The group represents more than 40 organizations with interests in agriculture. But some are nonvoting associate members.

The coalition says voting members have decided unanimously to oppose the proposed Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks Fund. Some nonvoting coalition members have not taken a position.

Conservation advocates want 5 percent of the state’s oil extraction taxes for the proposed fund. The current fund is capped at $30 million during the state’s two-year budget cycle.

Supporters say more needs to be done to protect the state’s air, water and land. Opponents worry about the amount of the fund and taking land out of agricultural production.