Equitable Opportunities
Article 1, Section 27, of the Pennsylvania Constitution
Natural resources and the public estate
The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.(May 18, 1971, P.L.769, J.R.3)
Programming
WeConservePA plans and implements programming that helps individuals and conservation organizations foster opportunity for all and guard against exclusionary practices in organizational internal affairs and service delivery. This covers WeConservePA training, networking, and inspirational events, as well as other services. WeConservePA further supports initiatives that encourage a greater diversity of people to connect with the land (through trails, nature play, or other pathways) and join in the work of conservation.
If you are interested in helping with this programming in any way, please email WeConservePA’s education and outreach manager, Emily Gates.