The Dominican Republic experienced an elevated risk of malaria from
September through November , 2004, as a result of the flooding caused by
hurricane Jeanne.5 million acres of state forest and game lands.

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Immediately following hurricane Jeanne, The Pan-American Health
Organization (PAHO), the Department of Tourism (SECTUR), the Department of
Public Health (SESPAS) and the Association of Hotels and Restaurants
implemented a special malaria control policy. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. Third Meeting of Seven to Take Place in 12-County Area

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Malaria is transported by the bite of an infected mosquito and is found
throughout the world, mostly in tropical and sub-tropical regions, with more
than 300 million cases reported worldwide each year.
"For more than a year, we've been talking with people in the Northcentral
region about the great opportunities to diversify and expand travel and
recreation opportunities in the region, in a way that respects and protects
the natural resources and local communities," DiBerardinis said. "This
summer, we plan to work with area tourist promotion agencies to hold an
additional round of meetings to continue to strengthen our partnership, and
talk about what we've accomplished and where we go from here.

"Clinton County and Lock Haven have a great opportunity to link to the
Pennsylvania Wilds Initiative because of the vast outdoor recreational
opportunities that we have to offer," said Peter Lopes, chamber / tourism
director of the Clinton County Economic Partnership.
"The PA Wilds initiative is really an economic development tool that will
help these communities diversify their economies and take full advantage of
the region's rich, diverse and, in many cases, undiscovered assets," Rowley
added.
Those invited to the meeting at Lock Haven University included tourism
promotion agency board members, county commissioners, legislators, county
planning offices, members of the local chamber of commerce and business
representatives. The region
contains more than 2 million acres of public lands; 27 state parks; Allegheny
National Forest; Pine Creek Gorge; the largest elk herd in the Northeast;
hundreds of miles of backpacking trails, bike paths and trout-fishing streams;
and the darkest skies in the East at Cherry Springs State Park.

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These steps included
preventative fumigations, the reinforcement of preventative health services
and the assignment of permanent medical staff to all resorts.
"Tourism representatives from Tioga County are currently working with
officials from DCNR and DCED to define the Tioga County Visitors Bureau goal,"
said Sandi Spencer, director of the Tioga County Visitors Bureau.
"Today's travelers are looking for authentic experiences ," said Mickey
Rowley, Deputy Secretary of Tourism at DCED.

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"We have thousands of
acres of state forests, five state parks plus more than 60 miles of the
beautiful West Branch of the Susquehanna River flowing through our county.state.visitpa.

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The Wilds region is accessible to 50 million people within a day's drive
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travel and recreation opportunities in the region, in a way that respects and
protects the natural resources and local communities," DCNR Executive Policy
Specialist Michael Krempasky said.com.

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The Wilds region is accessible to 50 million people within a day's drive
in Pennsylvania and its border states.

CONTACT: Christina Novak, DCNR
(717) 772-9101

Carrie Fischer, DCED
(717) 720-1301

We believe the Pennsylvania Wilds effort is an opportunity to continue to
revitalize our community and build on our other traditional tourist
destinations.

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During that time, 17 cases of malaria and no deaths were
reported among residents and tourists of the Dominican Republic.
Efforts are underway to assess outdoor recreation resources; highlight the
region's lumber industry heritage; provide opportunities for private
concessions to support tourism; improve public facilities and staffing needed
to support the Pennsylvania Wilds; and offer opportunities to stimulate
purchase of the state's wood products and other local goods and services
through tourism.
Those invited to the meeting at the Wellsboro Fire Hall Annex included
tourism promotion agency board members, county commissioners, legislators,
county planning officers, members of the local chamber of commerce and
business representatives.

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, Officials from the Pennsylvania
state Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Community
and Economic Development (DCED) met this evening with representatives of the
Tioga County Visitors Bureau and area stakeholders to talk about the
Pennsylvania Wilds , an initiative to encourage the growth of tourism and
related businesses based on outdoor experiences in 12 counties in the
Northcentral region.

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, Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Michael DiBerardinis and Department of
Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Tourism Mickey
Rowley met with representatives of the Clinton County Economic Partnership and
area stakeholders this evening to discuss the Pennsylvania Wilds , an
initiative to encourage the growth of tourism and related businesses based on
outdoor experiences in 12 counties in the Northcentral region." For
Pennsylvania tourism opportunities, go to http:/ /www.

PA DCNR DCED Meet With Tioga County Visitors Bureau and Stakeholders About PA Wilds

"Our goal
is to promote tourism and economic development for the area in such a way that
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"We are excited to work with our tourism partners to help brand Pennsylvania
Wilds in a way that sustains and enhances the character of place, including
its environment, culture, heritage and the well-being of its residents.
The Wilds includes Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest,
Jefferson , Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga and Warren counties.

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"Today's travelers are looking for authentic experiences," said Rowley.

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"We are excited to work with our
tourism partners to help brand Pennsylvania Wilds in a way that sustains and
enhances the character of the place, including its environment, culture,
heritage and the well-being of its residents. The region
contains more than 2 million acres of public lands; 27 state parks; Allegheny
National Forest; Pine Creek Gorge; the largest elk herd in the Northeast;
hundreds of miles of backpacking trails, bike paths and trout-fishing streams;
and the darkest skies in the East at Cherry Springs State Park.visitpa.

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Those preparing to travel to
the Dominican Republic, one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the
Caribbean, can be assured the risk of malaria is virtually non-existent,
according to the island's Department of Tourism. "This summer we plan to work with area
tourist promotion agencies to hold an additional round of meetings to continue
to strengthen our partnership, and talk about what we've accomplished and
where we go from here.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Wilds, visit
http://www.

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There are more than 2 million acres of public lands in the Wilds region,
including 27 state parks and 1.
The Wilds include Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield Clinton , Elk, Forest,
Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga and Warren counties.dcnr.

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Dominican Republic Reports No New Incidents of Malaria

Dominican Republic says it's ready for the more than one million visitors
expected to spend winter break in the warm sun

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC , The Dominican Republic reports
no new cases of malaria since December 5, 2004.
The Dominican Republic government agencies and tourism partners along with
the World Health Organization (WHO) continue to closely monitor the malaria
situation in all areas of the country.

dcnr.com .state.

CONTACT: Terry Brady, DCNR
(717) 772-9101

Carrie Fischer, DCED
(717) 720-1301

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Efforts are underway to assess outdoor recreation resources; highlight the
region's lumber industry heritage; provide opportunities for private
concessions to support tourism; improve public facilities and staffing needed
to support the Pennsylvania Wilds; and offer opportunities to stimulate
purchase of the state's wood products and other local goods and services
through tourism.

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