Broadcast Outage: We're investigating a broadcast transmission failure affecting the San Luis Valley from Antonito in the south to Salida in the north. We're working to resolve this issue. You can stream our live broadcast HERE or via the RMPBS+ App.

Stream live and on-demand content now on our new app:
RMPBS+

Help tell more stories in 2026 - make a year-end gift!

Give Now
This American Land show's poster
Science and Nature
This American Land

Farmers, the Salton Sea and Songbirds

Reporting from the front lines, This American Land brings you compelling stories on critical issues impacting America's natural landscapes, waters, wildlife and energy resources in a changing climate, informing and engaging television audiences nationwide. Hosted by wildlife conservationist Ed Arnett.

Farmers, the Salton Sea and Songbirds

Season 11 Episode 7 | 26m 46s | CC

Farmers in Iowa change their methods to confront climate change, pulling carbon from the atmosphere into the ground. The largest lake in California is in rapid decline, causing the loss of wildlife and threatening human health. A program to regenerate forests is already bringing songbirds back to the woods of Pennsylvania.

This American Land

Watch more episodes

See more
See more
Funding for This American Land provided by The Walton Family Foundation and The Horner Family Fund

Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.

Set Your Preferences >