Joe, a newspaper reporter, discovers that a nuclear dump is being constructed near a quiet lake and mountain area where he lives with his wife. When he tries to write a story about it, his boss refuses, sensing involvement with the people behind the dump. Joe investigates further and finds that his boss and the mayor are accepting bribes in exchange for allowing the dump. Joe calls the authorities and publishes an expos, saving the local environment. The story illustrates the importance of honesty, hard work, and exposing corruption.