New Film on California Water by National Geographic
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Social
National Geographic’s new film, “Water & Power: A California Heist,” explores the impacts of California’s drought and the San Joaquin Valley’s groundwater crisis.
It highlights issues surrounding the state’s water rights and the powerful interests that sometimes control them.
The film, which uses beautiful cinematography and testimonials from lawyers, water managers and residents, offers a stark contrast between those who have continued to profit during California’s drought and those who have struggled to meet even their most basic water needs.
While the film skews some of the relationships between agricultural water use and drinking water supplies, and distorts some important historical details, it does appropriately shine a light on the critical drinking water needs of the vulnerable communities in California’s Central Valley, and illuminates the importance of transparency in water management.
Sources: ANA LUCIA GARCIA BRIONES' blog on EDF
and National Geographic Youtube Channel
Attached link
http://www.youtube.com/embed/A4HekGORgZwMedia
Taxonomy
- Water Scarcity
- Water Access
- Integrated Water Management
- Drought
- Water Supply
- Water Management
- Consumption
- Film
- Documentary Film Making
- Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)