A study of urban erosion and sedimentation caused by the careless developer or roadbuilder. Explains how engineering skills and conservation practices often applied to rural areas can be used in cities to prevent flooding and other drainage difficulties.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
007355
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Sedimentation and deposition
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Urbanization - Environmental aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Sedimentation and deposition
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)