Balance Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“An unspoiled river is a very rare thing in this Nation today. Their flow and vitality have been harnessed by dams and too often they have been turned into open sewers by communities and by industries. It makes us all very fearful that all rivers will go this way unless somebody acts now to try to balance our river development.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on the Environment, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
Rivers are being degraded by dams and pollution, threatening their natural state and future health.
In simple terms: Rivers are polluted and dammed, losing their natural beauty.
Key Takeaway
Protect rivers by regulating dams and waste.
Themes
environment
conservation
policy
public health
sustainability
Mood
concerned
urgent
hopeful
Type
policy
advocacy
environmental
When to use this quote
- government policy
- community activism
- industry compliance
- environmental education
Key Concepts
ecosystem services
industrial impact
urban runoff
regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we incentivize clean industry practices?
- What policies best protect river ecosystems?
A Different Perspective
Balancing development with ecological health is politically and economically challenging.
