Season 3, Episode 1: The Colorado River

Host David Yetman takes viewers on unforgettable, bold explorations of desert landscapes. Through intriguing storytelling and stunning photography, viewers find out about the people, plants, animals and archaeology of arid regions throughout the New World. "The Desert Speaks" was produced for 19 seasons, and continues to air today.

Season 3 Episode 1 | 27m 51s | CC

The Colorado River explores riparian areas surrounding the Colorado River as it meanders through the Sonoran Desert. Travel to the Grand Canyon and see how dams along the river continue to change the habitat, through flood control, water storage and the generation of electricity. The program examines re-vegetation of cottonwood and willow forests, and the reintroduction of native fish species.

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