National preservation effort

The Gordon Williams report led to a joint ARL-LC meeting in December 1965, which resulted in a commitment on the part of the Library of Congress to establish a national preservation program that specifically would include a research laboratory. In 1967, the Library began developing a comprehensive preservation program with the appointment of Frazer G. Poole to head the effort. 

With the efforts of conservation-minded citizens like President Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, America s first native-born professional forester, the United States Government soon became involved in preserving land and forming national parks. In fact, Roosevelt was so impressed with Muir and the need to protect our environment that he created five national parks overall. He added 140 million A (57 million ha) to the national forest system and set aside 18 areas of historic or natural interest (Bade, 1924). Yellowstone became the first national park in 1872, and with Muir s help was followed by the establishment of the Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Sequoia, and Mount Rainier national parks. In 1892, Muir established an organization that is now called the Sierra Club. 

Orientation step Wc had good reason to celebrate last night, but even a homecoming victory is no excuse to litter. With a little effort we can preserve the beauty of our campus and our nation. Let s look at how we can begin here at Indiana University. During the next few minutes we ll focus on the extent and effects of littering on our campus and then identify what we can do about the problem. 

The Department of Transportation Act, passed October 16, 1966, declared it to be the national policy that a special effort should be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside. Section 4(f) of that act stated that the Secretary of Transportation shall not approve any program or project that requires any land from a public park, recreation area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or historic site unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of such land. It further stated that transportation programs that require land from such areas must include all possible planning to minimize environmental harm. 

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