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In the America's with David Yetman
Re-claiming the Gulf in Baja California
The arrival of crowds and developers threaten unusual features of Baja California.
The Lower Colorado River: Dwindling Lifeblood of the Southwest
Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.
The Lower Colorado River: Dwindling Lifeblood of the Southwest
Season 9 Episode 903 | 26m 46s | CC
Forty million people rely on water released from Lake Mead, on the Colorado River not far from booming Las Vegas, a world leader in water conservation. Far downstream huge canals de-water the river, as farmers look to technology to maintain their productivity; Californians deliver water to their vast population and land; and Mexico receives its entitlement.
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