A documentary hosted by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller from the Executive Chamber in Albany, N.Y. about drought, water usage and pollution of New York State's water resources. An interview with Commissioner of Health Dr. Hollis S. Ingraham, and domestic, community and industrial sewage practices of Gloversville and Riverhead, New York are also featured.


 

A documentary about the Hudson River. Topics include Native American history, western exploration by Europeans, the American Revolution, historic homes, the Hudson River School of Painting, geography and pollution.

Locations of Stream Pollutions

Identifier
NYSA_14297-87_902
Description
Map of the locations of stream pollution in New York State. The categories of pollutants listed are 'Chemicals,' 'Food Products,' 'Fuel,' 'Miscellaneous Metals, Quarries, etc.,' 'Preservatives and Cleaners,' 'Textiles,' and 'Wood Products.' Pollution is depicted as occurring primarily around cities, and is largely absent in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. The date is unrecorded, but probably ca. 1915-1920. This image was created to record miscellaneous activities of the New York State Conservation Commission or Conservation Department.
New York State Archives, New York (State). Conservation Dept. Photographic prints and negatives, [ca. 1904-1949], 14297-87, SARA No. 902.
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Owl's Head Pollution Control, N.Y.

Identifier
NYSA_B1598-99_2665
Description
View of a pollution control plant near Owl's Head Park in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, New York City. The plant appears to be right on New York Harbor.
New York State Archives, Aerial photographic prints and negatives of New York State sites, 1941-1957, B1598-99. Box 4, no. 20.
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Owl's Head Pollution Control

Identifier
NYSA_B1598-99_2666
Description
View of a pollution control plant near Owl's Head Park in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, New York City. The plant appears to be right on New York Harbor.
New York State Archives, Aerial photographic prints and negatives of New York State sites, 1941-1957, B1598-99. Box 4, no. 21.
This image is provided for education and research purposes. Rights may be reserved. Responsibility for securing permissions to distribute, publish, reproduce or other use rest with the user.