A devoted environmentalist, he concedes an improvement in industrial practices, under federal government prodding. In a state that so cherishes fishing, hunting and camping, an inordinately small number of people fight to preserve the essential elements of those beloved pastimes. But there are signs of hope. The New York Times noted last week that efforts to limit urban sprawl emerged as a powerful force in the country's fall elections. Even in Little Rock, races for city director focused on clear-cutting, hillside excavation, annexation and the decay of neighborhoods deserted by westward bulldozing.
Every little bit helps.
Just as every litter bit still hurts.