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Pennsylvania's Conservation Heritage

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a remarkable history of conservation. Interviews with individuals involved in conservation heritage from the mid-20th century to the present help to tell that story.

Penn's Woods: Cradle of Conservation

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A historic look at how Pennsylvania's natural resources helped transform the state. (56m 46s)

Generations Yet to Come: Environmental Rights in PA

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Pennsylvania recognizes environmental quality as a basic civil right. (26m 46s)

Justice In Chester

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The struggle to stop the clustering of commercial waste facilities in Chester, PA (26m 46s)

Rachel Carson: Voice of Nature

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Focus on Rachel Carson’s work and its impact on PA environmental and conservation policy. (56m 46s)

Ned Smith: Gone for the Day

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The story of self-trained artist, writer and naturalist Ned Smith (26m 46s)

Straight Talk: The Ralph Abele Story

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Ralph W. Abele’s “Resource First” philosophy helped protect PA waterways and aquatic life. (26m 45s)

Mira Lloyd Dock: A Beautiful Crusade

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Mira Lloyd Dock, the first woman to hold job in PA government either appointed or elected. (26m 46s)

Gifford Pinchot’s Conservation Legacy

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Gifford Pinchot used his wealth and power to protect the nation’s natural resources. (26m 46s)

The Life of Maurice Goddard

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WITF original documentary on the Life Of Maurice Goddard. (56m 47s)

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