Hear a complete interview with Kathy Phillips of Maryland's Assateague Coastal Trust. The interview is part of an unfolding collection of stories from prominent environmentalists in the state of Maryland, recorded in 2019 and supported by the Town Creek Foundation.
In this conversation, conducted by Eve Austin and in collaboration with the Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture, Kathy explains how she got involved with the Clean Water Act lawsuit against Purdue Farms, Inc. Kathy talks about the poultry industry's practices on Maryland's Eastern Shore and how she came to discover what was happening on one small-tract farm. This interview is a must-listen for people who want to understand grassroots environmentalism and what these small organizations are up against.
Find a complete transcript on the Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture's website: https://www.thepealecenter.org/stories-of-environmental-activism/
All materials from this collection will be preserved in the IUPUI Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives. https://ulib.iupui.edu/special
