This American Land

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.