This is an area that begs for the attention of the innovative spirit of private sector environmental companies. The proper management of Municipal Solid Waste is by no means a new issue, but like any unsolved problem it contains many opportunities. Of course there are other problems and opportunities that we will continue to deal with in Virginia. Our efforts to improve water quality will continue to be Governor Gilmore's number one priority. Innovations to reduce point and non-point source pollution are always needed and welcomed in our effort to protect Virginia's rivers and streams.
Air pollution is also a concern.
Suffice it to say that Virginia has no shortage of challenges facing us in the months and years ahead. We have made significant progress in the last thirty years, but there is still work to be done. In many ways you represent our brightest hope for making significant progress through innovation in the future. On this, the one-year anniversary of the Environmental Business Council, I would like to reiterate Governor Gilmore's support for this group, and recommit my support for the upcoming years. Thank you for allowing me to speak to you today, and thank you for your diligent efforts on behalf of Virginia businesses and natural resources.