New River Controversy

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This updated edition of the 1979 original covers the landmark struggle to save the New River from damming in the 1970s. The grassroots movement emphasized the rivers cultural and historical value rather than narrow environmental issues and became one of the great victories of the conservationist movement. The book was the 1979 winner of the Weatherford Award, presented to works that best illuminate the challenges, personalities, and unique qualities of the Appalachian South. This edition also includes a new epilogue examining the current ecological status of the New River and the ongoing impact of the original conservation efforts in the face of new environmental threats.