| Thousands of years ago, glacial seas cover the Lehigh
Valley, infusing the land with minerals, nutrients and life forms.
The water these glaciers left behind slowly carved out our land, creating
the waterways that now traverse the Valley. Since humans have arrived,
these creeks, streams and rivers have continued to change. Like the
imprint that water makes on our land, our own history is being etched
on the water. "The Water We Share" is a four-part documentary on the
many ways in which water has shaped the Lehigh Valley's history. |
Learn how the rivers and streams of
the region have affected inhabitants of the Lehigh Valley, from the
paleo-Indians to the early European settlers to the Industrial Revolution
and on up to today.
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The water has shaped us, but our actions have also shaped it. Discover the steps that Lehigh Valley residents are taking today to help clean up water problems left over from past industrial and municipal waste.
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More and more people are returning to the waterfront as the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers become increasingly cleaner. Find out what promises improved waterways hold for the economy, recreation and civic pride.
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As the population of the Lehigh Valley grows, steps must be taken to preserve clean drinking water for future generations. Learn what steps residents are taking to both protect the water and educate young people about its importance.
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 "The
Water We Share" premieres on Monday April 22, 2002 at 8:00 PM in celebration
of EARTH DAY! For more information on this topic visit Lehigh
Valley PBS. |
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