Of Natural Concern (1969)

Discusses the significant gap between environmental rhetoric and action, highlighting a recent Senate hearing in Pennsylvania where no conservation organizations or student groups attended. It emphasizes the need for local involvement in environmental issues, particularly through watershed associations, which work to address pollution and promote conservation. The Brandywine Valley Association and Slippery Rock Creek Watershed Association are cited as successful examples of local efforts to clean up streams and manage agricultural practices to reduce siltation. The text also mentions the impact of industrial waste and the importance of community organization in addressing environmental challenges. Overall, it advocates for local action and education as essential tools for environmental preservation and restoration.

Keywords: environment, pollution, watershed associations, Brandywine Valley, Slippery Rock Creek, conservation, local action, community organization, siltation, industrial waste, education, environmental restoration.

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