to Chair Environmental Board
Governor Don Siegelman announces appointment
during press conference in the State Capitol
JACKSONVILLE, Al. —
April 26, 2000
Governor Don Siegelman has appointed Pete Conroy to chair the newly created
Alabama
Commission on Environmental Initiatives.
The Commission will be responsible for researching and developing options
and alternatives
to ensure the long-term preservation of Alabama's natural environment.
Conroy, the Director of Jacksonville State University's Environmental Policy
and
Information Center, held a Cabinet level post as the Governor's Liaison
for
Environmental Affairs, a similar position, during the Folsom administration.
Trained as a biologist,
Conroy worked from 1985 to 1993 as curator of the Anniston Museum of Natural
History. During
this time he also served as President of the Alabama Conservancy.
Conroy currently leads a number of conservation projects, including the
establishment and
operation of the Little River Canyon Field School, Chief Ladiga Trail,
Alabama Millennium
Trails program, Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge and the Dugger
Mountain
Wilderness Area.
"One of Alabama's greatest assets is our unique natural heritage," Siegelman
said. "We
have made great progress in attracting the finest businesses from around
the world. For us
to continue this job growth, we must ensure our quality of life. We must
ensure that
Alabama's beauty, our natural resources and natural heritage are protected
and preserved."
Some of the goals the Commission will tackle is improving water and air
quality standards,
removing Alabama's name from the list of top ten ranking states for air
emissions and toxic
water discharges.
Last updated: October 26, 2000