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Penn's Stewards, Spring 2008 PENN’S STEWARDS News from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Spring 2008 Connecting the Positives: ‘ Governor’s Outdoor Conference’ Set the Tone—Others are Setting the Pace —Terry Brady, DCNR t’s the goal of every good environmental educator to present growing disconnect of young people from a love of the out- I an interesting program that draws a heavy public turnout. doors that Schweiger said was instilled in him by his father Problem was, the crew at Jennings Environmental Education long ago. Center had too much of a good thing. “We only save what we love and we only love what we know,” When the last of 150 listeners filed into the center’s meeting Schweiger said. room, the last of 90 seats were long gone. Was it cabin fever? If hunters have emerged as a primary tool in managing white- The topic? Organizers would like to think there was more draw- tailed deer numbers and aiding in forest regeneration, what hap- ing all those visitors out of their homes on a frigid Sunday in pens when the young no longer hunt? late February to attend a work- shop on Eastern bluebirds and If anglers and boaters long have their habitat. Swelling the audi- led the charge for cleaner, safer ence, to be sure, was the silver- waters, what happens when haired birding set, but another youngsters no longer delight in group was conspicuous that day watching a bobber dance on the as the crowd gathered outside lake’s surface, or look forward to Slippery Rock, Butler County. a boat ride with a loved one? Young people were there in force. And, what happens to our hiking Teens stopped texting and talking and biking trails, natural pre- long enough to listen. Others, serves and wild areas when more 8-, 10-, 12-years old, broke away and more young people on from their computer games and weekends reach for the TV TV shows. A strong showing of remote and computer mouse young faces was good news to the rather than walking sticks, hel- educators; better news for the mets, bird identification manuals future of the bluebird—for with and “topo” maps? education comes awareness, and DCNR Geologist Bill Kochanov unlocks fossil mysteries at Beltzville State Park, Carbon County, for Oil City High School It’s called disconnect. It’s hap- from there, action. Sometimes. Students Kyle Lindey (left) and Jaren Schwab. pening in Pennsylvania’s very Larry Schweiger likes to take his small towns and very large listeners back to a recent unsettling jetliner ride: very few cities. It’s being documented across the nation, and transcend- clouds, the morning sun rising at just the right angle, and a ing state borders and all age and economic levels. Simply, fewer friendly, knowledgeable pilot—a stage set for a spectacular air people are seeking outdoors enjoyment. show. And yet Schweiger couldn’t take his eyes off one very From an environmental perspective, we know participation disinterested member of the viewing audience. Nearby, like a leads to stewardship. Thinning ranks of the outdoorsmen and giant spider wrapped around a tiny web, a teen-aged youth women mean more holes in an environmental defense; less furiously worked over his “Game Boy” controls, never looking license income to fund department services and land acquisi- up as the pilot’s voice came over the inter-com: “Folks, if you tions; and fewer volunteers to help tackle costly projects. And, look out the nearest window you’ll see one of most spectacular for state merchants and businesses from Ambler to Zelienople, views of the Grand Canyon that I’ve ever seen in all my years it means loss of a very lucrative business. of flying.” What to do? Gov. Edward G. Rendell took a very big first step, One passenger could care less. “His eyes never left that Game calling together those 300, including the Pennsylvania Parks Boy, not for a single second,” Schweiger told some 300 listen- and Forests Foundation, to address critical issues surrounding ers gathered in March 2007 at the start of the Governors Pennsylvanians' connection to the outdoors. Participants left Outdoor Conference. Why? There are no easy answers, the the conference energized and enthusiastic about reconnecting president and chief executive officer of the National Wildlife people to Pennsylvania’s outdoors. Federation told his audience, just a host of reasons for the —Continued on page 6 P a g e 2 From the President —Marci Mowery President t is with open arms that I time outdoors than my age cohorts (which Marci Mowery I welcome spring back to wasn’t that long ago, thank you very much.) Board of Directors Pennsylvania. While I enjoy More and more, we find children attached to an winter and the outdoor electrical outlet via a game, television or com- Chair sports, it seems that our win- puter. When they are outdoors, it is often Wendy McLean ters are less snow and more through organized sports as opposed to free Partner, Lentz, Cantor, Massey, Ltd. gray than they were when play. At the same Vice Chair I was a child. I remember sledding for hours at time, the diagnosis the neighbor’s house and building snow people of Attention Deficit Hank Barnette Chairman Emeritus, Bethlehem Steel and igloos. And truth have it, winter still finds Disorder and child- me engaged in these activities when conditions hood obesity con- Secretary are appropriate—I make incredible snow an- tinue to rise. Does Brian J. Clark gels. But spring brings a whole new set of out- a connection exist? Buchanan Ingersol door pursuits like bike New research might Treasurer riding, hiking and pad- lead us to believe dling. so. Robert Griffith Director, PA Recreation and Park Society My memories of a child- This issue of our Peter S. Duncan hood spent outdoors newsletter shares Former Secretary, PA DER shaped the adult that I some ways in which you can explore became. I find peace and Pennsylvania. William C. Forrey contentment when hiking Aurora We are fortunate in Pennsylvania to a trail, paddling a stretch have a park located within 25 miles of Ken Gaudi of water, or gazing at the Manager, State Government Affairs, nearly every citizen—a mere gallon of Dominion stars. I also find my in- gas away. We have 2.1 million acres of spiration in nature. I Above Right: Preparing state forests, and countless other acreage of Bruce Heggenstaller forged lifelong friendships V.P. of Operations, Woolrich, Inc. to spend the day splash- county and municipal parks. These free venues over campfires as a Girl ing in the water of the for outdoor exploration await us—if only we William Mifflin Scout and became a Bennet’s Branch at the make the time. Challenge yourself to get out- President, TRACEYINC. shadow to my grandfather family camp near Drift- wood, PA. doors, and to take a child with you. Create a Raphael J. Musto as we explored trails in the Above: My passion for memory. Forge a friendship. Be. State Senator, 14th District northern part of the state. my Big Wheel grew into John C. Oliver, III Yet research shows that a passion for bicycles as Yours in the Outdoors —Marci Former Secretary, PA DCNR I grew older. Photos: children today spend less Marci Mowery George E. Stark NiSource Corporation Service David Spigelmyer Equitable Resources New Board Members for PPFF Rob Wonderling Ken Gaudi serves as State past two decades, he has helped with the pas- State Senator, 24th District Government Affairs Manager sage of several important pieces of legislation. Ex-Officio with Dominion Resources Inc., He is very active in promoting the business Michael DiBerardinis headquartered in Richmond, VA. community in Pennsylvania; Ken is a member Secretary, PA DCNR He is primarily responsible for of the Government Affairs Committee of the all lobbying activities for the Honorary Members Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Indus- company in Harrisburg and try and was past Chairman of the Committee’s Linda McKenna Boxx maintains constant communica- Subcommittee on Taxes. He is also a member Joseph Ibberson tion with key members of the General Assembly of the Government Affairs Committees of the and Pennsylvania government agencies regard- The newsletter is published by the Pennsyl- Pennsylvania Business Council, the Energy vania Parks and Forests Foundation. ing legislation of interest to the Dominion family Association of Pennsylvania, and the Pitts- To be added to the mailing list, or to com- (Peoples Gas, Transmission, Generation, ment, contact Marci Mowery at burgh Chamber of Commerce. [email protected]. Storage, and Retail), other gas utilities and the business community as a whole. A strong proponent of quality higher educa- PA Parks and Forests Foundation tion, Ken was a member of the Board of Trus- 105 N. Front Street, #305 Prior to joining Peoples Gas (now Dominion), Harrisburg, PA 17101 tees of Clarion University for 8 years, where (717)236-7644 Ken was Director of Regulatory and Committee he earned his Bachelors Degree. www.PaParksAndForests.org Affairs for the Pennsylvania Electric Associa- tion. All totaled, Ken has 35 years of lobbying His past professional activities include Chair- Newsletter editing, layout, writing man of the American Gas Association’s State and design: Ellen Zeph, experience in the Pennsylvania General Assem- [email protected] bly which has helped him build and earn an ami- and Local Subcommittee, Chairman of the cable reputation with the Legislature. During the Pennsylvania Gas Association Government President’s Pick P a g e 3 The President’s Picks column features a place or With 83,000 miles of rivers and streams in the point of interest you may want to explore.
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