“Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.” MadeRiversWildlifeRecreationDams Author:Stephen Ambrose
“To have some parts flowing free again . . . with deer grazing on its banks . . . ducks and geese raising their young in the backwaters . . . eddies and twists and turns for canoeists . . . and fishing opportunities such as Lewis and Clark enjoyed . . . would be the finest possible tribute to the men of the Expedition, and a priceless gift for our children.” MenChildrenWould BeYoungTurnsOpportunityHe ManRiversOur ChildrenEnvironmentalEnjoyedFishingDucksFinestTwistsTributePricelessGeeseDeerExpeditionsTwists And TurnsGrazingPaddlingLewis And Clark Author:Stephen Ambrose
“In the 19th century, we devoted our best minds to exploring nature. In the 20th century, we devoted ourselves to controlling and harnessing it. In the 21st century, we must devote ourselves to restoring it.” MindCenturyRiversEnvironmentalDevotedExploring21st Century20th Century19th CenturyRestoring Author:Stephen Ambrose