The Region's Vision for Environment
Together, we have achieved broad economic growth while preserving our values, integrity, and natural resources. We have built a strong tourist industry. We have developed clean, green technology, community-led environmental protection, robust, environmentally friendly businesses, and many recreational outlets.
Environment Team
Co-Chairs:
- Greg Babe, Bayer Corporation
- Anne Barth, TechConnect WV
- Richard Taylor, ImbuTec
Complete list of Environment Team
Promote Sustainable Use and Conservation of the Region's Water
Goal: Create an Ohio River Headwaters Committee to promote policies and resources to protect our region's water, including with respect to diversions and withdrawals from the watershed.
Intended Outcome: Sustainable use and conservation of the region's greatest asset - water.
More information about Conservation of the Region's Water
Organization leading goal achievement: Regional Headwaters Resource Committee
Implement a Regional Air Quality Improvement Strategy
Goal: Develop a regional air quality improvement strategy and promote the coordination of efforts across the Power of 32 region.
Intended Outcome: Improved Regional Air Quality
More information about Regional Air Quality
Organization leading goal achievement: The Heinz Endowments
Create a Shale Initiative
Goal: Develop a comprehensive cross-sector initiative to promote environmentally responsible development of shale gas.
Intended Outcome: Safe and sustainable development of shale gas. 
More information about a Shale Initiative
Organization leading goal achievement: Regional Coalition Convened by the Power of 32 Implementation Committee
For questions or comments regarding the Environment Agenda email: Environment@powerof32.org.