Record #:

4917

Author(s):

Silcox-Jarrett, Diane

Abstract:

In 1982, a group of citizens concerned about the effects of pollution on the Haw River formed the Haw River Assembly. Silcox-Jarrett describes how this grassroots group promoted public awareness of the need to protect the river and how their goal was realized.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 68 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p52-55, il

Subject(s):

Environmental protection--Haw River--Citizen participation; Haw River Assembly; Water--Pollution--Haw River