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You Are Invited To Be Part Of The Ralph W. Abele Legacy Research Project
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In 1991 the Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarship Fund was established as a living, continuing memorial to his extraordinary dedication to conservation and education. As a leader of the Boy Scouts, Ralph Abele taught about the wonders of nature and instilled a conservation ethic in young minds with his message that the land is ours only to nurture and pass on to future generations. His commitment to education was shown by his membership on the Greenwood Area School Board.
As a leader in government, Ralph showed uncommon tenacity, combined with unmatched integrity, in his efforts to protect, conserve and enhance clean air, pure water and the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment.
Ralph served as Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission from 1972 and 1987 and steadfastly promoted his a resource first philosophy.
Recently, the trustees of the Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarship Fund decided to further research Abele's conservation legacy.
Mark Layser, the 2010 PAEP/ PA Historical and Museum Commission Summer Intern who conducted Maurice K. Goddard research, was hired to conduct archival research and interviews to uncover and document Abele's contributions to PA's conservation heritage. Mark's work began on June 6, 2011 and will be completed in early August 2011.
Anyone who would like to share their stories of the influence Ralph Abele had on them, should contact Mark Layser by sending email to: mlayser1@comcast.net to schedule an interview.
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6/13/2011 |
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