We take it for granted that you can defend scenic beauty, wildlife and the environment with the power of the law. But there was a time when pollution by corporations went relatively unchecked until a small group of concerned citizens decided to fight back. Their struggle launched the modern environmental movement. It happened here in the Hudson Valley. And it all began with an image.

To find out more information about this topic please visit The Marist Environmental History Project which has a large holding of materials related to the Storm King case.

Or visit these environmental groups that formed in response to the Storm King Case:
Scenic Hudson is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring theHudson River and the Hudson River Valley of New York State.
RiverKeeper is a member-supported watchdog organization dedicated to defending the Hudson River and its tributaries and protecting the drinking water supply of nine million New York City and Hudson Valley residents
Clearwater is  a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River.
The Hudson River Foundation seeks to make science integral to decision-making with regard to the Hudson River and its watershed to support competent stewardship of this extraordinary resource.

This program was produced and edited by Eileen McAdam and narrated and mixed by Jim Metzner. Thank you to the for their support of this program.

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