A healthy environment or a healthy economy — must we choose one over the other?Read Community and Economic Development — Quality of Life and the Environment, prepared by the Indiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy here. Posted by Admin at April 3, 2003 09:50 AMHardly! Recent research shows — and the success of some communities proves — that we can have both: lots of good-paying jobs and plenty of great outdoor recreational options for hiking, bird watching, fishing, biking, and a host of other activities.
Investing in a healthy business climate and in strong communities, AND preserving and expanding our outdoor recreational choices is the key to creating sound and growing state and local economies. And, the bonus is that all citizens of Indiana will enjoy more of our great natural areas, waterways, parks and preserves than ever before.