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Challenge on the Coast (1989)
About this film
"'Champions of Wildlife' tells the story of a new breed of inspired individuals who work marathon days to fight the destruction of America's wildlife and natural habitats. "'Challenge on the Coast' features the work of dedicated people who are working to protect and restore America's coastal resources. As more and more people move to coastal areas, the problems along our coastlines will only increase unless more people become aware of the problems that exist. "The Conserving America Specials merit Peabody consideration because it provides first hand exposure to the grass roots efforts of normal citizens who are fighting to save our land. These programs reinforce the American belief that one person can make a difference in this world. The purpose of these programs is to educate the viewer about the problems that threaten our land and most importantly, stress what we, as citizens, can do to stop the problems."--1989 Peabody Awards entry form. In this episode of Conserving America, we learn about oceanographer, Toni Amos in Port Aransas, Texas, who works in documenting all of the trash found on the beach and organizes beach cleanups. In Stump Sound, North Carolina, Lena Ritter fights…
Directors & creators
WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Toni Amos, Lena Ritter, Orrin Pilkey, Pam Plotkin, Linda Marinus, National Wildlife Federation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, Combustion Engineering, University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Center for Marine Conservation, Port Aransas, Texas, Stump Sound, North Carolina, Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, Chesapeake Bay, environmental conservation, marine pollution, plastic pollution, coastal management, wildlife protection
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