Grades 7-12. 30 minutes
This program tells the story of America's environmental flagship, the Clearwater, which has helped effect a remarkable grassroots transformation of the Hudson River over the last four decades. The Clearwater is a traditional wooden sloop that was launched by folk singer Pete Seeger 35 years ago to draw attention to the pollution of the Hudson River. The ship still sails today, serving as a moveable classroom, laboratory and stage. The program interweaves scenes of daily life on the sloop with stories about its exciting history, and examines several pressing environmental issues.