Governor's State of the State speeches, early 2000s: on Environment
Tim Kaine:
Invest in ongoing work to clean up rivers & Chesapeake Bay
Virginia's citizens enjoy an impressive array of natural resources that we are bound to protect. In fact, Virginia's Constitution only mentions two of the many functional areas of government as mandatory. responsibilities--education and protection of
the environment. That commitment has never been more important. This year, we must make an historic investment in the ongoing work to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and to improve the quality of Virginia's rivers. The introduced budget contains a
$232 million allocation for water clean-up. Together with recently approved regulations concerning waste treatment plants, this investment will pay dividends in protection of future generations' ability to enjoy our waterways and have clean drinking
water. I will also submit a budget amendment to dedicate special revenue to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries that can be used for wildlife management, land conservation, recreation, and critical habitat protection.
Source: State of the State 2006 address to Virginia Assembly
Jan 16, 2006
George Pataki:
Preserve & enhance our natural treasures for future
When I took office back in 1995, I saw a future New York that was cleaner, safer, and more prosperous than ever before.I saw our next generation of New Yorkers enjoying a wealth of wondrous natural treasures--preserved, protected, and enhanced for
future generations to cherish.
Together, we've secured an inheritance of nearly one million acres of protected open space for the next generation of New Yorkers and a Hudson River that is far cleaner and more vital than when we found it.
Source: State of the State address to 2006 New York Legislature
Jan 4, 2006
Phil Bredesen:
Public-private foundation to preserve Cumberland Plateau
The Cumberland Plateau is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse places on the planet, and yet it is being clear cut, vast tracts of land owned by timber companies are on the market, and in many cases are being bought by speculators from out
of state. I am proposing the establishment of a public-private foundation, perhaps called the Cumberland Plateau Foundation, that can preserve these lands for the future. I have placed in the budget $10 million of one-time money to start the process.
I want to expand the vision in the years ahead to other areas as well, areas like the Mississippi River Corridor, the Appalachians, the river valleys and others. Outdoor spaces are important to our people's health, they are important to the preservation
of our heritage, and to attracting people who will create jobs. My dream is that a generation from now, our children and grandchildren will have protected land for their use, for enjoying the beauty of God's creation here in Tennessee.
Source: State of the State address for 2005 to Tennessee legislature
Jan 31, 2005
George Pataki:
Majestic Hudson flows cleaner than it has in generations
We have applied our philosophy of bold, sweeping change to the preservation and protection of our environment and our state's natural treasures. When I was a boy, I could admire one of these treasures--the Hudson River--from our family farm in Peekskill.
I still remember how different the view was from my grandfather's porch, which was only a few feet from the riverbank. The tragic effects of a century's worth of neglect and abuse were all too apparent.We chose to take a fundamentally different
approach to environmental conservation, and by working together over the last decade we've made New York a national leader. We've reclaimed industrialized waterfronts across the State, transforming them from forgotten dumping grounds into the proud
gateways of our communities.
We've dedicated more resources to cleaning-up and protecting the environment than ever before, including our $1.75 billion Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act. Today, the majestic Hudson flows cleaner than it has in generations.
Source: State of the State address to 2005 New York Legislature
Jan 5, 2005
Christie Todd Whitman:
Protect clean water via watershed management plans
We know that clean air is invaluable, and we must safeguard it. We know that clean water is priceless, and we must protect our watersheds. Unfortunately, as New Jersey has poured more concrete & cut down more woodlands, we have put watersheds at risk.
The State has set up a process to establish watershed management plans.
Source: State of the State address, Jan. 11, 2000
Jan 11, 2000
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