Governor "Natural Resources" Corbett goes kayaking.

[Curmudgeoness]

Gov. Corbett Monday began a three-day kayak tour through Western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources and array of recreational opportunities.
Gov. Corbett will be joined on the water by First Lady Susan Corbett and representatives of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection.
“Pennsylvania is a vast state with an abundance of scenic landscapes,” Corbett said. “There are many ways to see Pennsylvania and, for the second year in a row, I will get to experience the beauty of our Commonwealth from our rivers.”
Setting off this morning from Tidioute, Warren County, Corbett will be kayaking down the Allegheny and Conemaugh rivers; visiting Forest, Venango and Warren counties, Johnstown and Pittsburgh. Throughout the trip, the governor will be spending time on water as well as on land touring several Pennsylvania parks and historic sites.
“Preserving our natural resources for generations to come is critical to the growth of our commonwealth. Not only do they support a high quality of life for our residents, but they support the continued success of Pennsylvania’s tourism industry,” Corbett said.
Gov. Corbett will also visit parks and historic sites in the region to see the successful partnership of preservation and economic growth. Pennsylvania parks are more popular than ever as an affordable destination and outdoor recreation option.
“Every dollar in state money we invest in our award-winning state park system generates $12 in local economic activity that helps communities prosper and maintain jobs,” said Corbett. “Businesses such as outfitters, bike shops, B & Bs and restaurants all crop up to support the visitors to our parks.”
In addition to DCNR and DEP, the governor will be joined throughout the trip by representatives from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Fish and Boat Commission and various local tourism and recreation groups.

http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2012/07/corbett-tours-western-pa-on-3-day-kayak.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PaEnvironmentDaily+%28PA+Environment+Daily+Blog%29


Now let's keep in mind just how much Governor Corbett is pro-state parks....let's look at the budget:

The state parks sustain the largest cut, $1.4 million. The department’s General Fund support has dropped by nearly 55% since 2007-08.

http://pennbpc.org/2012-13-state-budget



And I going crazy? There is no hole too low for this man to crawl into. And the scariest part is that many people will fall for this little stunt and be convinced that he is good for the PA natural resources and state parks.

[blue neen]

1. What a hypocrite.

His corporate policies are ruining the very streams and forests that he is visiting.

[Curmudgeoness]

2. Exactly! I was shocked when I saw this.

That he even has the nerve to tout the state parks after the destruction and lack of funds is beyond me.

[badhair77]

3. Maybe he wants to take one last look at the rivers

before his fracking buddies destroy them.

[malthaussen]

4. Funny, I had the same thought

These people never cease to amaze me. I think they must ingest chutzpah by the barrel.

-- Mal

[blue neen]

5. Tom Corbett Paddles While Pennsylvania Burns.

Literally.

[MrMickeysMom]

6. Don't forget to look in the water, Tom...

... and say "good-bye" to it.

Putrid fuck.

[femmocrat]

7. Another link. Warning: This one has a photo of the guv. in shorts!

http://triblive.com/news/2263246-74/corbett-state-county-opportunities-river-natural-park-recreation-resources-trip

[blue neen]

8. Gak!

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It's so nice that Governor Corporate was able to see some bald eagles. His buddies, the frackers, are destroying the bald eagle habitats.

[Curmudgeoness]

9. Thanks for the warning....I had a chance to brace myself.

He will talk about how beautiful it is, and how we need to protect it....all the while syphoning money out of the state parks and wanting to lease out all the state land to frackers. I hope he does have aches and pains from doing a little work with the paddle.