The 2007 Pennsylvania Wilds Conference was held Sept. 13-14 at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport. Nearly 300 people attended the event to learn about progress, best practices, tools for success and future plans for the 12-county region. Read a recap of the conference here.

Ed McMahon, a national expert on community planning and design, and renowned nature–based tourism and recreation consultant, Ted Eubanks, delivered thought-provoking plenary presentations that emphasized conserving and appropriately-promoting the many unique cultural and natural attributes of the Pennsylvania Wilds to maximize economic return to the region. Their remarks, as well as those of DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis and DCED Secretary Dennis Yablonsky, were captured by the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). A copy of those presentations can be obtained from PCN for $132.50 by calling (717) 730-6000 x222. (The copy of Secretary DiBerardinis’s and Ed McMahon’s presentations is $83.50; Secretary Yablonsky’s and Ted Eubanks’ presentation is $49. They may be purchased separately.)

At the end of the conference, participants from each conference track developed a set of recommendations for success. Breakout groups gathered ideas and developed a Top 5 list that was presented to the conference general lunch session and Pennsylvania Wilds leadership. Those recommendations can be found here (MS-Word--74k).

For a flavor of what was discussed at the conference, view the conference brochure (.pdf--606k).