On the same day that world leaders are assessing their options in Copenhagen, leaders
in PA will unveil their own state-specific concerns to the ever-more threatening impacts of climate change.

On Friday, December 11, business owners, sportsmen, and agricultural and natural resource experts will hold a panel discussion on the threat of climate change to Pennsylvania's natural resources. The roundtable will unveil solutions at the local, state and federal level to safeguard Pennsylvania's wildlife and natural resources from these impacts in order to keep the state’s agriculture, tourism and outdoor recreation industries thriving.

Background: Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to the survival of the natural world and the fish and wildlife Pennsylvanian's cherish. The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of climate and clean energy policy last spring and a key U.S. Senate committee has just followed suit. Now, a group of Senators is working to deliver bipartisan clean energy and climate solutions. Through comprehensive clean energy and climate policies, we have an historic opportunity to revive our economy, keep Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation industry thriving, and create new American jobs while securing clean air and water for future generations.

Speakers will include:
• Tim Schaeffer, Director of Policy, Planning and Communications,
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
• Tom Doman, Owner, Penns Creek Guides
• Barbara Green, President, Blue Mountain Ski Resort,
• Ed Boito, Active Sportsman and Campaign Director with PennFuture
• Larry Breech, President, Pennsylvania Farmers Union
• Cindy Fillman, Director, Pennsylvania Insurance Department

Want more information?

Contact: Ed Perry (National Wildlife Federation)
814-880-9593
paglobalwarmingoutreach@gmail.com

Note: Light refreshments will be provided