One Second Before Sunrise: A Search for Solutions, Program 1: Classroom Version Preserving Holland's Tidal Ecology |
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| Hosted by:
| Redgrave, Lynn |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56029-062-9 |
| Publisher: | Bullfrog Films, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Other video format |
| List Price: | USD $25.00USD $135.00 |
Book Description:
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The last stretch of Holland's North Sea coast to be left unprotected by their formidable system of dikes was the Eastern Scheldt Delta, home to thousands of species of marine life & an important wintering ground for birds. Concerned that a conventional dike would destroy a barrier between salt water & fresh water, fisherman, environmentalists & citizens mounted a campaign to create a "dike with doors," to remain open in normal weather & closed only when storms...
More DescriptionThe last stretch of Holland's North Sea coast to be left unprotected by their formidable system of dikes was the Eastern Scheldt Delta, home to thousands of species of marine life & an important wintering ground for birds. Concerned that a conventional dike would destroy a barrier between salt water & fresh water, fisherman, environmentalists & citizens mounted a campaign to create a "dike with doors," to remain open in normal weather & closed only when storms create the threat of floods.