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THE WASTING OF A WETLAND

23 minutes/Grades 7-Adult

Produced by Daniel Elias

The Everglades, most critically endangered of all National
Parks, is being threatened by modern industrial pollution,
agriculture, and development for a burgeoning human population.

The abuse of wetlands P by filling, draining and polluting P is
rapidly destroying habitat for diverse species of plants and
animals, eliminating feeding stations along the flyways of
migratory birds, and damaging fresh water supplies across the
country.

In the Everglades, not only is a unique legacy of wildlife
being lost, but with it the sole source of fresh water for South
Florida, America's fastest growing population center. It is a
microcosm of modern environmental problems, with growing human
populations consuming their own most vital resources. With Study
Guide

Awards: Blue Ribbon, American Film & Video Festival; Silver Apple,
National Educational Film & Video Festival; Merit Award,
International Wildlife Film Festival; Honorable Mention, Columbus
International Film Festival; Merit Award, Chicago International
Film Festival; **** Video Rating Guide for Libraries

• "An informative and haunting documentary that exposes
  legislative loopholes and the short-sighted self-interest of the
  agricultural and development industries... vital for anyone
  concerned about the future of our natural resources." Ralph Nader
  

• "We are bound by the same natural laws as every other plant and
  animal on the planet, and I think without increased awareness and
  public education we are bound to crash." Michael Finley,
  Everglades National Park Superintendent
  

• "Incisive production... beautifully filmed, frightening
  examination of a unique ecosystem under attack." Booklist
  

• "Technical qualities are excellent... useful for college
  courses in environmental and regional studies."Choice
  

• "An impressive debut covering a web of issues with an
  intelligent commentary and a skillful use of images." Motion
  Pictures Bulletin
  

Subject Areas: WETLANDS, ENVIRONMENT, STS, NATURAL RESOURCES,
GEOGRAPHY, BIOLOGY, SOCIAL STUDIES, EVERGLADES, FLORIDA, WATER
RIGHTS, POLLUTION

ISBN: 1-56029-363-2

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