Science and Nature

This American Land

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.

Right Whales, Bird Collisions, Arizona Groundwater, Renegade Rancher

26m 46s

Learn how the North Atlantic Right Whale is becoming the most endangered species on earth. Cities are adopting bird-friendly building ordinances to reduce bird-glass collisions. What's causing land to sink and wells to dry up in southern Arizona? Challenges along the Colorado River inspire ranchers to try new ways to save water. Learn how Colorado's mountains helped young Army recruits in WW II.

Episodes

  • Right Whales, Bird Collisions, Arizona Groundwater, Renegade Rancher: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Right Whales, Bird Collisions, Arizona Groundwater, Renegade Rancher

    S12 E6 - 26m 46s

    Learn how the North Atlantic Right Whale is becoming the most endangered species on earth. Cities are adopting bird-friendly building ordinances to reduce bird-glass collisions. What's causing land to sink and wells to dry up in southern Arizona? Challenges along the Colorado River inspire ranchers to try new ways to save water. Learn how Colorado's mountains helped young Army recruits in WW II.

  • Smith Island, The Benefits of Beavers, Mississippi: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Smith Island, The Benefits of Beavers, Mississippi

    S12 E5 - 26m 46s

    "This American Land" spent time with residents of Maryland's Smith Island back in season one. We explore what's changed and the long-term plans of some residents. Scientists are learning more about how beaver dams help restore rivers. Learn about the work underway to protect and restore the largest wetland ecosystem in the United States, the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.

  • Gray Wolves, The Riverlorian, Dave Showalter Conservation Photographer, Blue Ridge Parkway: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gray Wolves, The Riverlorian, Dave Showalter Conservation Photographer, Blue Ridge Parkway

    S12 E4 - 26m 46s

    Learn how creative and collaborative people are working together to protect wolves and livestock. Meet Steven Marking, a river historian, photographer, and filmmaker. Meet Dave Showalter, another river expert with a special eye on how important rivers are to all living things. Outdoor lovers are working with the U.S. Forest Service and private landowners to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway lands.

  • Robert Bullard - Environmental Justice, Kidwind, Lighthawk, Cafe Romain: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Robert Bullard - Environmental Justice, Kidwind, Lighthawk, Cafe Romain

    S12 E3 - 26m 46s

    Meet Robert Bullard, the "Father of Environmental Justice." KIDWIND is a national challenge that brings alternative energy education into classrooms. Hundreds of volunteer pilots are helping scientists get a new view of their conservation efforts. Development and sea level rise are posing threats to salt marsh habitat in South Carolina.

  • Grizzlies, Worry in the Wetlands, Pecos Wilderness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Grizzlies, Worry in the Wetlands, Pecos Wilderness

    S12 E2 - 26m 46s

    Kris Millgate explains the fragile balance between grizzly bears and humans. The Sackett case is having a dramatic impact on wetlands conservation in the Mississippi River Valley. Visit the Pecos Wilderness area in North Central New Mexico, created under the 1964 Wilderness Act.

  • THE WILDERNESS ACT AT 60, BRINGING BACK THE BIRDS, FOREVER GREEN: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    THE WILDERNESS ACT AT 60, BRINGING BACK THE BIRDS, FOREVER GREEN

    S12 E1 - 26m 46s

    Wildlife biologist Ed Arnett shares the importance of The Wilderness Act. See the dramatic action scientists are taking along one of the most important bird migration routes in America. Researchers in Minnesota are developing food crops that could revolutionize agriculture.

Schedule

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    This American Land

    Right Whales; Bird Collisions; Arizona Groundwater; Renegade Rancher; Camp Hale

    Sunday
    Dec 15

    30 Minutes

    Saving right whales in the waters off New England; bird-friendly building ordinances; a groundwater free-for-all in Arizona; water challenges along the Colorado River; Colorado's Camp Hale/Continental Divide.
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    This American Land

    Sage Grouse; Curlew Grassland; Tribute to Gary Strieker

    Sunday
    Dec 22

    30 Minutes

    Protecting the sage grouse; stream restoration work helps preserve the sagebrush steppe of the Curlew National Grassland in Idaho; a tribute to "This American Land" founder and executive producer Gary Strieker.

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