Hudson River Blog

A People's Decision

A major point that I took from the second part of the video was well put by Pete Seeger. Pete explained that the only way for the Hudson to be saved was if people's interests were once again sparked by the beauty and wonder of the Hudson. I believe this concept to be the key to the Hudson's future. In order for anything to be done for the Hudson, people have to want the Hudson to be saved. As simple as this may seem, people must analyze their values and seriously consider whether the Hudson ought to be sacrificed for the good of industry, or if its beauty and natural wonder is too valuable to be lost. In order for the later decision to be made, citizens must be brought to the Hudson and enjoy the experiences it has to offer. I think that Pete Seeger and others like him are on the right track to saving the Hudson by creating reason for people to enjoy the Hudson as an experience rather than a resource.