From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org):
Our Pocono Waters Campaign has been hard at work unifying the community while educating citizens, business leaders, and local leaders about the importance of protecting “Exceptional Value” (EV) streams, highlighting the many ways in which clean streams and economic development coexist in a region known for its natural beauty and booming tourism industry. You can join us today by signing the petition at https://pennfuture.salsalabs.org/protectourpoconowaters/index.html to protect clean streams in the Poconos and beyond!
Recently, more than 110 people attended a panel discussion #OurPoconoWaters organized at East Stroudsburg University. Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO, made opening remarks.
“There is no denying that laws and regulations keep the air that we breathe clean, the water that we drink healthy, our streets, highways, food, and workplaces safe. But we live in anti-regulatory times, and while there is no doubt that regulations make our lives better, and that some regulations can be ‘improved,’ it’s just not right that there are corporations that prioritize profits, shareholder returns and competitive advantage over their social responsibility to play by these laws and rules,” Bonomo said.
Chestnut Hill Township Supervisor Chuck Gould served as a panelist and discussed the importance of thoughtful development in the pristine region of the Poconos.
“Economic growth and environmental conservation can and must co-exist if we want a sustainable future,” Gould said. “There’s no cookie cutter for this – every site of development is different and if you use a little bit of common sense, it’s amazing what you can accomplish.”
Clean streams are at the heart of the Poconos, where 80 percent of the state’s EV streams are located, primarily in Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties.
Do you believe in protecting our state’s most precious streams? Take action and join Our Pocono Waters today by signing the petition and speaking out on social media using #OurPoconoWaters!
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