| People Are Talking
"The governor has given us, meaning all Pennsylvanians, the opportunity
to develop a sustainable environmental plan for the next century."
— Paulette Johnson
Slippery Rock University
"The 21st Century Commission will lead Pennsylvania into the next
century with a strong, healthy environment and economy."
-- Cindy Adams Dunn
National Audobon Society
To receive your copy of the commission's report, call 888
PADEP21. For more information, contact the commission at (717) 772-4770, fax at (717)
783-8470 or e-mail at
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Preparing for the 21st Century In June
1997, Governor Ridge created the 21st Century Environment Commission to set a
vision for the 21st century environment and foster an environmental ethic in
government, business and all citizens of the Commonwealth. The Commission is made up of
environmental, business, government and academic leaders, with priority teams working in
the areas of environmental stewardship, sustainable use of natural resources, human health
and environmental protection and land use.
The teams met regularly to determine priorities, explore creative cost-effective
solutions and find new ways to measure real progress. Top priorities for The 21st Century Commission include
revitalizing existing infrastructures, developing comprehensive watershed management
strategies, promoting zero emissions, developing a strategic plan to address acid mine
drainage problems and creating incentives for land redevelopment.
As the state's major environmental initiative, the commission will examine the
sustainable use of natural resources, including agriculture, forestry, managing
non-renewable resources, reclamation of abandoned industrial sites, acid mine drainage and
managing the ecosystem to maintain diversity. Public roundtables served as a medium
to introduce the commission and provide insight. |
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