2010 PEC 40 Year Anniversary
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CONSERVATION THROUGH COOPERATION PCECoSntatffeanndtOs ffices . 2 PEC Board of Directors . 3 Honorary Hon. Edward G. Rendell Anniversary Governor About The Pennsylvania Committee Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Council . 5 Hon. Mark Schweiker . Former Governor Building on a Proud Past 7 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Don Welsh – President, Hon. Tom Ridge Pennsylvania Environmental Council Former Governor At Work Across Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the Commonwealth . 9 Hon. Dick Thornburgh Former Governor Tony Bartolomeo – Chairman of the Board, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Environmental Council Hon. John Hanger PEC at 40 . 10 Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection From Humble Beginnings: A look back at the Pennsylvania Hon. Kathleen A. McGinty Environmental Council’s first forty years Former Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection A Commitment to Advocacy . 17 Hon. David E. Hess Former Secretary PEC Leadership Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Through the Years . 18 Hon. James M. Seif Former Secretary 40 Under 40 . 20 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection The Green Generation Has Come of Age! Hon. Arthur A. Davis . Former Secretary 40 Below! 36 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Meet PEC’s Own Version of the “Under 40” Crowd Hon. Nicholas DeBenedictis Shutterbugs . 49 Former Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources PEC’s Photo Contest Showcases Amateur Hon. Peter S. Duncan Talent…and Spectacular Results! Former Secretary At Dominion, our dedication to a healthy clean up streams and parks, and assist Beyond 40 . 76 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources ecosystem goes well beyond our financial established conservation groups. Environmental investment in science and technology. It also stewardship is something that runs throughout Looking Forward Hon. John Quigley takes on a personal touch. Like our employee our company. And you can see it at work every Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Conservation volunteers who donate thousands of hours each day. To find out more about how we’re putting and Natural Resources year to conservation efforts. They pitch in to our energy to work for the environment, visit refurbish nature trails, build outdoor classrooms, www.dom.com, keyword: foundation. Hon. Michael DiBerardinis Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle State Park On the cover: Former Secretary Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Conservation Photographer: Cary Bohl and Natural Resources Murrysville, Pennsylvania Equipment: Canon EOS 20D Hon. John C. Oliver Submitted as part of PEC’s 40th Anniversary Former Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources © 2010 Pennsylvania Environmental Council. board of directors chairman of the board directors directors emeriti Mr. Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E. Mr. Richard J. Allan Mrs. Carol F. McCabe, Esq. Ruth Becker vice-chairs Mr. Thomas R. Chesnick, Esq. Mr. Robert B. McKinstry, Jr. Dr. Colson E. Blakeslee 130 Locust Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Ms. Ann B. Coburn Mr. Seth v.d.H. Cooley, Esq. Mr. Thomas E. Rodriquez Nicholas DeBenedictis www.pecpa.org • (717) 230-8044 Mr. Ed P. Drogaris Mrs. Diane V. Elliot, Esq. Mr. John Rogers Paul W. Hess, PhD Don Welsh, President treasurer Mr. Tom Fort Mr. Gary R. Brown, P.E. Franklin L. Kury Ms. Leah Gibbons Mr. Steve Saunders Joseph M. Manko, Esq. regional offices Mr. Charles Day Dilks Ms. Mathilda B. Sheptak southeast northeast western french creek project secretary Mr. Edward D. Griffith Ruth Patrick, PhD 123 Chestnut Street, Suite 401 175 Main Street 22 Terminal Way Box 172, Allegheny College Mr. Brian Grove Mr. Richard W. Taylor, Esq. Eleanor M. Winsor Philadelphia, Pa 19106 Luzerne, Pa 18709 Pittsburgh, Pa 15219 Meadville, Pa 16335 Ms. Jolene Chinchilli Phone (215) 592-7020 Phone (570) 718-6507 Phone (412) 481-9400 Phone (814) 332-2946 Mr. John S. Hall Mr. David Gallogly Patrick Starr, Senior Vice President Ellen M. Ferretti, Vice President Davitt B. Woodwell, Senior Vice President Andy Walker, Director Mr. Philip L. Hinerman, Esq. Mr. Walter R. Hufford Mr. Christopher Holzner Mr. E. Mitchell Swann Michael Hudson, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Paul King, QEP Mrs. Michelle McGregor Smith John W. Ubinger, Jr., Senior Vice President, Market-Oriented Solutions John Walliser, Vice President, Policy and Governmental Affairs Kimberlea Konowitch, Controller Jessica Anderson, Communications Manager Renee Carter Jeffrey Knowles Donna Pitz Janie French Janette Novak Janet Sweeney Cynthia Ferguson Khiet Luong Paul Racette Susan Gold James Segedy Angela Vitkoski Spencer Finch II Jonathan Meade Brad Clemenson Hannah Hardy Scott Van de Mark 2 ••• Pennsylvania Environmental Council Board of Directors ••• 3 M About the Pennsylvania Environmental Council The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be a model for implementing collaborative solutions vision to environmental protection and restoration. This success is built from the work of partners that recognize the inextricable links between the environment, the economy and our quality of life. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built mission environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. It’s not easy This mission is accomplished through: innovation: education: PEC seeks to develop new policies, programs PEC promotes the understanding of being green. and projects that demonstrate unique, but environmental issues by the public, communities, replicable approaches to solving environmental organizations, public officials and other decision- problems using market-based and other makers by making unbiased and understandable PEC makes it easier. non-partisan, science-driven solutions. information available on problems and solutions. collaboration: advocacy: MGKF honors PEC for its 40 years of restoring and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural and built environments and for working PEC believes in the power of partnerships, PEC is a catalyst for legislative, regulatory and to address sustainable development and smart growth. We bringing together people and interests of diverse policy change by public and private decision- are proud to be a charter Silver member of PEC’s Greater backgrounds to develop positive solutions to makers to advance solutions that are in the Philadelphia Green Business program. problems that address the concerns of all best environmental and economic interests stakeholders. of the Commonwealth. When it comes to sustainability, MGKF environmental and energy professionals proactively approach clients’ needs, investigate problems and develop solutions. Our team combines experience and know-how to help companies understand complex laws, regulatory programs and emerging standards and for more information about PEC programs, practices so that they may thrive in a green world. visit us on the Web at www.pecpa.org . Together, with PEC, we’re focused on our community’s future. MANKO | GOLD | KATCHER | FOX LLP AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY LAW PRACTICE 401 City Avenue | Suite 500 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 | TEL: 484-430-5700 Cherry Tree Corporate Center - by appointment only 535 Route 38 | Suite 145A | Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 | TEL: 856-317-1299 www.mgkflaw.com Vision and Mission ••• 5 Building on a Proud Past Don Welsh – President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council On the occasion of PEC’s 40th Anniversary, many of our past presidents have reflected on our organization’s achievements and challenges during their tenure. As PEC’s current president, I’m reminded that the work we are currently doing would not be possible without the credibility, expertise and reputation that the organization has garnered over the past 40 years, thanks to the hard work and accomplishments of past leaders and staff and the steadfast support from our members and partners. The difficult issues that PEC has taken on in the past, and the notable achievements – like the amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution guaranteeing the right to clean air and water – are real inspirations to me and to the people who work at PEC today. We draw on the examples and inspiration from our past to help guide our work today as we address the important environmental and conservation issues facing Pennsylvania. The economy of the Commonwealth continues to evolve and economic opportunities like the development of gas resources present challenges to protecting our land, water and communities. Leaders in our cities and urban areas seek to provide the Funding projects that make a difference quality of life that will enable them to retain their citizens and attract new ones to live, work and play there. Suburban and rural areas struggle with issues of growth, sometimes more growth and sometimes less growth than they desire, but no less challenging. I believe that the people of Pennsylvania need PEC to help provide workable answers to these challenges. Our organizations has a unique track record of attracting people representing all interests around the state to come together to develop environmental solutions that work for Pennsylvania. Our hallmark tools of innovation, education, collaboration and advocacy are keys to making that work. As we look ahead to the next 40 years, we are grateful to those who came before us to show the