The Snail Darter and the Dam: How Pork-Barrel Politics Endangered a Little Fish and Killed a River
$49.00
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Book Synopsis: The untold story of a notorious environmental case and the citizen crusade that carried a little fish through Washington politics and the Supreme Court. Even today, thirty years after the legal battles to save the endangered snail darter, the little fish that blocked completion of a TVA dam is still invoked as an icon of leftist extremism and governmental foolishness. In this eye-opening book, the lawyer who with his students fought and won the Supreme Court case—known officially as Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill—tells the hidden story behind one of the nation’s most significant environmental law battles.
The realities of the darter’s case, Plater asserts, have been consistently mischaracterized in politics and the media. This book offers a detailed account of the six-year crusade against a pork-barrel project that made no economic sense and was flawed from the start. In reality, TVA’s project was designed for recreation and real estate development. And at the heart of the little group fighting the project in the courts and Congress were family farmers trying to save their homes and farms, most of which were to be resold in a corporate land development scheme. Plater’s gripping tale of citizens navigating the tangled corridors national power stimulates important questions about our nation’s governance and, at last, sets the snail darter’s record straight.
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Discover the untold story of the infamous environmental battle that captured the attention of a nation. "The Snail Darter and the Dam: How Pork-Barrel Politics Endangered a Little Fish and Killed a River" is a gripping account of a citizen crusade that took on Washington politics and even made its way to the Supreme Court. Learn about the little fish that became a symbol of governmental foolishness and leftist extremism, and how a group of determined individuals fought against all odds to save it.
In this eye-opening book, you will uncover the hidden truths behind one of the most significant environmental law battles in American history. The lawyer who led the charge in Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill, along with his students, shares the real story that has been consistently mischaracterized in politics and the media. Gain a detailed understanding of the six-year crusade against a pork-barrel project that defied economic sense and was fundamentally flawed from the start.
Contrary to popular belief, TVA's project was not about progress or economic prosperity. Rather, it was a pretext for recreational and real estate development. At the heart of the fight against this ill-conceived project were family farmers who stood firm to protect their homes and lands. Unbeknownst to many, these lands were ultimately destined to be resold as part of a corporate land development scheme. "The Snail Darter and the Dam" sheds light on the hidden agenda and dark secrets behind the scenes.
This gripping tale of how ordinary citizens navigated the complex web of national power raises crucial questions about our nation's governance. It is a testament to the power of collective action and a reminder that even the smallest creatures can have a significant impact on our world. Finally, get the true record straight on the snail darter - a book that will leave you questioning the true motives of those in power.
Take action today and delve into the captivating story of the Snail Darter. Uncover the truths that were swept under the rug and gain a fresh perspective on the battle for environmental conservation. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the challenges faced by those who dare to stand up against entrenched interests. Order now and be part of the movement for change!
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