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“. . . the time has also come to identify and preserve free-flowing stretches of our great rivers before growth and development make the beauty of the unspoiled waterway a memory.” quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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“. . . the time has also come to identify and preserve free-flowing stretches of our great rivers before growth and development make the beauty of the unspoiled waterway a memory.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Environmental Conservation, United States, 1965

He urges protecting natural river habitats before development destroys them, emphasizing the value of unspoiled waterways.

In simple terms: Protect rivers before development erases them.

Key Takeaway

Advocate early conservation of natural water resources.

Themes

environment conservation development heritage natural beauty

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

environmental activist

When to use this quote

  • environmental legislation
  • river restoration projects
  • community advocacy
  • land use planning
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

ecosystem preservation public policy urban planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises can protect rivers and support growth?
  • How can communities value natural resources?
A Different Perspective

Balancing economic growth with environmental protection is complex.

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