Map of the locations of stream pollution in New York State. The categories of pollutants listed are 'Chemicals,' 'Food Products,' 'Fuel,' 'Miscellaneous Metals, Quarries, etc.,' 'Preservatives and Cleaners,' 'Textiles,' and 'Wood Products.' Pollution is depicted as occurring primarily around cities, and is largely absent in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. The date is unrecorded, but probably ca. 1915-1920. This image was created to record miscellaneous activities of the New York State Conservation Commission or Conservation Department.

Identifier
NYSA_14297-87_902

Date Original
1915 – circa 1920

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, New York (State). Conservation Dept. Photographic prints and negatives, [ca. 1904-1949], 14297-87, SARA No. 902.

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