Department of Interior Stop Pollution PSA - 1960's

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0896

Notes: Part of the WTRF cache from Wheeling, West Virginia. [sung] Clear days and summer skies - here by the water. Laughter grows rushing by growing in the sun. Long lazy summer days glide down the waterways, kids by the water play, Time is sliding by. Clear water in the sun. Something there for everyone. Look what mother nature's done - made this lake for me. Good times are coming 'round the water waits for me. [text]STOP POLLUTION write: CLEAN WATER WASHINGTON, DC US Dept of Interior. ffn020-psas-8-stop-pollution

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The still from the 1960s PSA by the Department of Interior features a serene scene likely depicting a natural landscape by the water. Subdued colors suggest a peaceful environment, embodying themes of summer enjoyment and the beauty of nature. The imagery aligns with the message of conserving clear water and the importance of protecting natural resources for recreational activities and enjoyment by all. It reflects a nostalgic and idyllic view of outdoor life, encouraging awareness about pollution and conservation.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the 1960s PSA by the Department of Interior features a serene scene likely depicting a natural landscape by the water. Subdued colors suggest a peaceful environment, embodying themes of summer enjoyment and the beauty of nature. The imagery aligns with the message of conserving clear water and the importance of protecting natural resources for recreational activities and enjoyment by all. It reflects a nostalgic and idyllic view of outdoor life, encouraging awareness about pollution and conservation.

The still from the 'Department of Interior Stop Pollution PSA - 1960's' features a close-up of a person's legs standing in shallow water, surrounded by litter, including cans and debris. The image starkly contrasts with the cheerful, idyllic lyrics about clear days and joyful outdoor activities, highlighting the negative impact of pollution on natural environments. The scene embodies a call to awareness, emphasizing the importance of preserving clean waterways for the enjoyment of future generations.

00:00:32.666 — The still from the 'Department of Interior Stop Pollution PSA - 1960's' features a close-up of a person's legs standing in shallow water, surrounded by litter, including cans and debris. The image starkly contrasts with the cheerful, idyllic lyrics about clear days and joyful outdoor activities, highlighting the negative impact of pollution on natural environments. The scene embodies a call to awareness, emphasizing the importance of preserving clean waterways for the enjoyment of future generations.

The still from the 1960s PSA highlights environmental pollution, presenting a scene cluttered with debris, including a discarded tire and various scraps. The contrast between the upbeat lyrics about clear days and joyful water activities and the dismal image of pollution underscores a poignant message about the impact of waste on natural spaces. This visual critique serves to raise awareness about the importance of keeping waterways clean.

00:00:39.706 — The still from the 1960s PSA highlights environmental pollution, presenting a scene cluttered with debris, including a discarded tire and various scraps. The contrast between the upbeat lyrics about clear days and joyful water activities and the dismal image of pollution underscores a poignant message about the impact of waste on natural spaces. This visual critique serves to raise awareness about the importance of keeping waterways clean.

This 16mm still from the 'Department of Interior Stop Pollution PSA - 1960's' depicts a person standing beside a waterway. The focus is on their feet and the edge of a concrete bank, where litter—specifically a plastic bottle—can be seen floating in the water. The image conveys a contrast between the intended message of enjoying clean natural environments and the reality of pollution in waterways, aligning with the PSA's themes of environmental awareness and conservation.

00:00:53.387 — This 16mm still from the 'Department of Interior Stop Pollution PSA - 1960's' depicts a person standing beside a waterway. The focus is on their feet and the edge of a concrete bank, where litter—specifically a plastic bottle—can be seen floating in the water. The image conveys a contrast between the intended message of enjoying clean natural environments and the reality of pollution in waterways, aligning with the PSA's themes of environmental awareness and conservation.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

Clear days and summer skies, here by the water, laughter goes rushing by, glowing in the sun. Long, lazy summer days, glide down the waterways, kids by the water, playtime is sliding by. Clear water in the sun, something there for everyone, look what Mother Nature's done, made this lake for me. Good times are coming round, the water waits for me.