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Wetlands: Our Environment, Whose Property?
Identifier
whitten_VHS_88
Creation Date
1990
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Description
Video production opposing Enforcement of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as regards to protection of wetlands. Includes television news interviews with farmers. Rhonda McTate outlines the mission of the Pennsylvania Landowners Association, explains the definition of "wetland," problems caused by the legislation, posting restricting access to private land and lists property rights court cases.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Wetlands; Landowners; United States. Environmental Protection Agency; Right of property
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
34:26
Original Format
VHS
Original Collection
Jamie L. Whitten Collection (MUM00732), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
Finding Aid
Rights
This media file is owned by the copyright holder and may not be reproduced, re-posted, captured or saved. Due to copyright concerns, the recordings in this collection can only be accessed by arrangement with the Department of Archives and Special Collections.
Comments
tape label: Wetlands: Our Environment, Whose Property?; Enforcement of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; A video provided by the Pennsylvania Landowners Association, Incorporated in cooperation with farmers and ranchers for property rights, P.O. Box 391, Waterford, PA 16441 (814)796-3578