The 2003 GB-PS Research Conference has demonstrated that although much has been done to stem toxic pollution and to contain urban growth, as well as to protect and restore ecosystems in this outstanding region, many environmental health and ecosystem function issues remain and emerging ones are being recognized. More needs to be done to minimize the ongoing degradation and loss and to protect, recover, and restore the natural qualities of this regional ecosystem if we are to secure its sustainable future. This "directions statement" was prepared by several of the members of the technical steering committee from both the US and Canada.
Revised: December 22, 2010 |
Published: May 6, 2003
Citation
Karlsen E., J.K. Gaydos, P. Dowty, D. Fraser, A.M. Lesperance, B. Kay, and M. Rylko, et al. 2003.2003 Georgia Basin/Puget Sound Research Conference Challenge and Directions Statement: Securing a Sustainable Region. In Puget Sound Georgia Basin Research Conference. Olympia, Washington:Puget Sound Partnership.PNNL-SA-38649.