California's Water

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  • in première gegaan: Dec 2003
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1x27
Colorado River
Episode overview
Uitzenddatum
Dec 08, 2003
Huell traces the Colorado River from Hoover Dam to Southern California and learns about the many people who depend on its water. California is only one of seven western states with interests in the river.
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Climate Change
Episode overview
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Apr 18, 2006
The Sierra Nevada mountain range lies almost entirely within the eastern portion of California. The Sierra are not only a source of breathtaking natural beauty like Yosemite Valley and .. show full overview
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Sacramento / San Joaquin Delta
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Mei 08, 2006
Located at the confluence of the Sacramento and the San Joaquin River, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is made up of wetlands marked by channels and an extensive system of levees. Huell .. show full overview
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Flood Fight 2006
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Jun 05, 2006
Huell visits Sacramento and Stockton area and looks at the efforts to fight flooding caused by the 2006 rains.
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Storing Water
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Jul 10, 2006
Huell takes a look at the various ways that California stores its water and visits the resevoir at Shasta Dam.
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What's New on the Colorado River
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Aug 08, 2006
Huell visits Calfornia’s most vital water resource, The Colorado River, and looks at efforts to conserve water along the 123 mile Coachella Canal, which provides water to farmers of the Imperial and Coachella Valleys.
1x6
Using Water Wisely
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Sep 08, 2006
Huell looks at the many ways people are practicing water conservation.
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We all Live in a Watershed
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Okt 03, 2006
Everyone lives in a watershed. We rely on watersheds for drinking water, hydroelectric power and recreation, and of course flora and fauna call them home. Travel to a key watershed to find out how watersheds are managed and protected.
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Desalting Water
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Nov 15, 2006
Huell tours a desalination plant to understand how removing salt from seawater is increasingly seen as a viable way to “drought-proof” communities and reduce their dependence on imported water.
1x9
Sacramento Valley - Working Together
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Jan 10, 2007
Huell visits the Sacramento Valley area and hears all about the collaborative partnerships that are underway to address the rural and metropolitan water needs of Californians, while protecting the environment.
1x10
California's Water System
Episode overview
Uitzenddatum
Jan 12, 2007
Huell looks at the unique and vast California water system, which sustains a semi arid state and the world’s fifth largest economy. We take an overall look at how water is collected and .. show full overview
1x11
Water Recycling
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Mrt 09, 2007
Tour a water recycling plant and examine the important role recycled water plays in California’s water supply. Get a look at some current uses of recycled water and see how local agencies plan to expand this key water supply tool in the future.
1x12
Protecting Against Floods
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Mrt 25, 2007
There are few natural disasters worse than a devastating flood. This segment takes viewers to flood control facilities and discusses both the importance and inherent difficulty of controlling floods in California.
1x13
Regional Solutions for Local Needs
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Mei 01, 2007
Local and regional water agencies play a major role in meeting water needs. Get a close look at how local agencies and communities are joining forces to improve their water supplies and better prepare for growth and droughts.
1x14
Cleaning Water the Natural Way
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Jun 12, 2007
Huell visits the restored 150 acre San Joaquin Marsh near Irvine. This segment of “ California’s Water” explores how wetlands serve as nature’s own water filtration systems. A visit .. show full overview
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Beyond Drought
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Sep 14, 2007
Huell travels to the San Joaquin Valley for an up close and personal look at the delta smelt and how it’s affecting our water supply.
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Water Efficient Gardens
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Okt 16, 2007
Huell visits two demonstration gardens and discovers the practicality and wonders of water wise landscaping for our yards.
1x17
Farm Water: Growing More with Every Drop
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Nov 25, 2007
Agricultural water users have made dramatic strides in water use efficiency over the past two decades. Irrigation districts and farmers have adopted water use efficiency practices and .. show full overview
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Ground Water Banking
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Feb 08, 2008
Groundwater basins have long played a critical role in meeting California’s water needs. Today, many local water agencies are pursuing groundwater banking to maximize water resources and .. show full overview
1x19
Living with Nature
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Aug 07, 2008
This adventure begins along Butte Creek in the northern Sacramento Valley, just north of Sacramento, where four dams were removed to improve passage for endangered salmon and other fish .. show full overview
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Water and Energy
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Sep 23, 2008
The process of treating and delivering water accounts for about 20% of all electricity used in California. We’ll visit two local water agencies that are pursuing an array of programs to .. show full overview
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Tightening the Water Belt
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Okt 01, 2008
Water has long been a big concern for Californians and the city of Long Beach has implemented many unique and cutting edge techniques to help conserve as much of it as possible. Huell spends the day there and learns all about these innovative ideas.
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Danger, Debris Flow
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Mrt 16, 2009
This episode has no summary.
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Water Crisis
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Sep 10, 2009
Huell takes a first-hand look at the mounting toll of water shortages on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley as he talks with a number of growers struggling to keep tomato, almond .. show full overview
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Tap Water: The Drink of Choice
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Nov 14, 2009
Huell visits three places in California to see first hand why California tap water is the best in the country. Huell’s first stop is Chez Panisse, a five-star restaurant in Berkeley, .. show full overview
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Water Reliability
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Mrt 06, 2010
Huell tours construction projects that focus on improving the water supply reliability in the San Diego region. A project will raise the San Vicente Dam an additional 117 feet and more than double its storage capacity to 242,000 acre-feet.
1x29
After the Storm
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Sep 29, 2010
This episode has no summary.
1x30
Sensory Overload
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Mei 20, 2011
This episode has no summary.
1x25
Water Innovations: Stretching our Water Needs
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Nov 04, 2011
Huell tours the Delta for a first hand look at some innovative water projects. Projects that are expanding wetlands to not only improve water volume for farm and residential use, but .. show full overview
1x31 Seriefinale
California Water and You
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Jan 22, 2012
This episode has no summary.
1x26
Water - The Best Deal Around
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Apr 11, 2012
Huell visits two water agencies to highlight key aspects of providing reliable water services and some factors driving the cost.

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