[AI-Generated Summary] This 1975 news segment highlights the progress of environmental cleanup and the expanding role of education in Indiana. It details collaborative efforts between the Indiana State Board of Health and the Department of Public Instruction to develop state-wide environmental curricula, alongside hands-on outdoor programs that allow students to observe pollution and nature firsthand. Academic experts from Indiana State University note a significant shift from traditional "conservation" to a broader, interdisciplinary "environmental" focus that now spans departments from life sciences to economics and physics. While acknowledging that major challenges remain—noting that the Wabash River is still not fit for swimming—the report emphasizes that these educational strides and increased public awareness represent the essential first steps toward long-term ecological restoration.
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