 | Headwaters of the San Marcos River
Unregulated depletion of the Edwards Aquifer, which feeds the headwaters of the San Marcos, threatens the future of the river and the life it supports.
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| Armand Bayou
Located near one of the country's largest cities, Armand Bayou hangs in the balance between human development and preservation of the natural world.
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| Forests - Finding a Balance
The issue of forest use versus conservation has met with heated debate; the ultimate goal is to find a balance between economic and ecological interests.
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| Texas Red Snapper Harvest
Due to new fishing regulations, red snapper fishermen have recently found it difficult to make a living.
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| Tapping Maple Trees for Syrup
Arnold Luce's family has been tapping and making syrup from the same trees for several generations.
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| Iowa's Prairies: Vanishing Heritage
People share various opinions about how to educate the next generation about the importance of preserving native ecosystems like prairies.
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| Iowa's Prairies: Taking Stock of What Is Left
Concerned by the lack of natural prairie ecosystems remaining in Iowa, a group of academics discuss what can be done.
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| Iowa's Prairies: From Farmland Back to Prairie
An Iowa naturalist has taken land that once was farmed for corn and replanted it with native grasses to return it to its original ecological state.
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| Iowa's Prairies: Restoring Original Prairies
Since so few original prairies remain untouched by agriculture, restoring prairies to their original diversity is a difficult task.
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| Iowa Forest Management
A timber harvester explains his views about conservation and the methods he uses to maintain his forests.
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| Iowa Woodland Preservation
An Iowa family donated woodlands to the state to be preserved for educational purposes.
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| Re-evaluating Dams: Glen Canyon, Arizona
Many people are looking for ways that the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River can be used to restore some of the habitat that was since the dam was built.
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| Re-evaluating Dams: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
An old dam that no longer serves its original purpose is being torn out in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, allowing scientists to study the effects of dam removal.
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| Re-evaluating Dams: Fossil Creek, Arizona
A dam on Arizona's Fossil Creek which produces hydropower is slated for destruction once scientists have evaluated the potential impact.
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| Wetland Restoration Projects
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program restores and manages wetlands on private lands that were drained for agricultural uses.
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| History of Deer Management in Pennsylvania
Historically, deer populations in Pennsylvania have fluctuated greatly depending on how their habitat was used and managed.
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| White Tailed Deer's Impact on Forest Environments
Overpopulation of deer can have a serious impact on the health of a forest habitat.
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| Managing Deer on Private Lands
Because most deer habitat is not on public land, one of the challenges of deer management is finding models for managing deer densities on private property.
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| Deer Management
Since most of the deer's natural predators have been removed from Pennsylvania forests, hunters play an important role in helping manage deer populations.
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| Restoring Wildlife Habitat - Part 1
Wildlife managers in Pennsylvania use a variety of tools and techniques to improve or restore habitat for native species.
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| Restoring Wildlife Habitat - Part 2
The Wild Turkey Federation assists forestry managers in converting farmland into habitat that is more suitable for wildlife.
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| Warm Season Grasses for Livestock Grazing
Wildlife managers are encouraging farmers to convert to using warm season grasses which are more beneficial to wildlife species than traditional crops.
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| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy purchases small environmentally-important areas to set aside for habitat restoration and protection from development.
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| Florida's Threatened Underground Springs - Part 3
Environmental officials discuss the effects of stormwater pollution on the environment, as well as some of the solutions to the problems.
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| Alaska's Geographer
Bob Henning, president of the Alaska Geographic Society, takes an active interest in how Alaska's natural resources are used and managed.
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| Florida's Threatened Underground Springs - Part 1
Divers explore the source of Florida's Wakulla Springs, discovering that groundwater and surface water are more closely linked than previously realized.
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| Florida's Threatened Underground Springs - Part 2
As it flows unseen through underground caves, stormwater runoff from Tallahassee has begun to threaten the clarity and overall health of Wakulla Springs.
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| Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Florida's only designated 'Wild and Scenic River,' the Loxahatchee River flows through Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
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| Sensitive Species and the Importance of Habitat
Conservationists are beginning to realize the importance of entire habitat systems to the survival and protection of endangered species.
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| Surveying Caves on Prince of Wales Island
Local members of the National Speilogical Society survey and map some of Alaska's remote and unexplored caves so they can be preserved and managed.
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| High Tech Water Conservation
New technologies are helping farmers use less water while lowering costs and improving their yields.
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| Restoring Wildlife Habitat
One Oregon couple demonstrates how they created a lush wetland and diverse habitat on a working farm.
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| Managing Desert Water Supplies
It takes careful planning and conservation to manage the desert region's erratic water supply.
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| Welcoming Visitors to the X Diamond Ranch
A traditional Arizona rancher has focused on land and wildlife conservation to attract visitors and supplement her ranching income.
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| Urban Trails and Greenbelts
The development of urban bike trails and greenbelts is popular with many people in Idaho, but conflicts often arise over how land and resources are used.
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| Cave Conservation and Protection
Once secretive about their discoveries, cavers are now working to teach people about cave conservation in order to protect these fragile resources.
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| The Changing Role of the Bureau of Land Management
Once the domain of miners and ranchers, the BLM is changing its focus to include recreational, wildlife and environmental interests.
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| BLM Rangeland Management
One of the challenges of the BLM is to manage vast rangelands that have been altered by livestock grazing and the introduction of non-native grasses.
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| BLM Management of Riparian Areas
Riparian areas along streams are among some of the most heavily-used by both livestock and wildlife, and are challenging for the BLM to manage.
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| BLM Wildlife Management
Only a small percentage of BLM resources is used for wildlife management, including the controversial Adopt-a-Horse Program.
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| Establishing a Boise River Water Trail
A Boise man plans to establish a water trail along a stretch of the Boise River, thereby protecting the waterway from damage caused by development.
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| Communicating about Resource Use and Management
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association resolves conflicts about trail use by putting both parties on a trail together.
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| Eel Harvest
Catching eels for food or bait is a practice undertaken only by those who don't mind being drenched in icy water or maneuvering around slippery rocks.
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| Civilian Conservation Corps - Part 2
Established to help put young men to work during the Great Depression, the CCC tackled projects designed to conserve America's natural resources.
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| Civilian Conservation Corps - Part 3
Established to help put young men to work during the Great Depression, the CCC tackled projects designed to conserve America's natural resources.
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| Biostar - An Earth-Friendly House
One Indiana man has built an entirely self-sufficient, eco-friendly house which produces its own electricity and food.
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| Saving Turkey Run
Juliet Strauss, a female journalist of the early twentieth century, is credited with helping the Turkey Run area become one of Indiana's first state parks.
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| Civilian Conservation Corps - Part 1
Established to help put young men to work during the Great Depression, the CCC tackled projects designed to conserve America's natural resources.
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| Snake River Dam Controversy
Though dams on the Snake River have provided flood protection and water for agriculture, they have also hurt fish populations and compromised water quality.
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| Water Tug of War
The Snake River's water is valued highly by farmers, but it is also important to recreationists who boat on and fish in the river.
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| Valuing Wetlands
Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of wetlands and implemented policies to preserve them.
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| Deadly Wetlands
Today wetlands are adversely affected by contamination from old mines, invasive non-native plants and lack of water due to use by irrigation.
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| Preserving Wetlands
As economic and environmental interests begin to intermingle, private property owners are playing an increasingly important role in wetlands preservation.
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| Restoring Silver Creek
The Nature Conservancy and farmers are working together to restore Idaho's Silver Creek by fencing off cattle from fragile stream banks.
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| Henry's Fork Watershed Council
The Henry's Fork Watershed Council was established after disaster on the Henry's Fork River prompted conflicting groups to discuss their problems.
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| Kentucky Coal Mining Camp
An old Kentucky coal mining camp has been reconstructed in order to educate people about the early mining industry and to pay tribute to the miners.
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| Kentucky's Elkhorn City
An old coal mining town rich in history, Elkhorn City now attracts outdoor enthusiasts to its scenic hills and whitewater river.
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| Sally Brown Nature Preserve
Home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, the Sally Brown Nature Preserve protects a section of the amazing Kentucky River Palisades.
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| Rangeland Repair - Part 1
Some Oregon ranchers address environmental concerns as they experiment with new ranching methods that both repair the land and prove beneficial to business.
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| Rangeland Repair - Part 2
Some Oregon ranchers address environmental concerns as they experiment with new ranching methods that both repair the land and prove beneficial to business.
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| The Idaho Nature Conservancy - The Flat Ranch
The Idaho Nature Conservancy practices an experimental ranching method that focuses on environmental protection.
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| Rescuing Thousand Springs and Silver Creek
The Idaho Nature Conservancy, with the cooperation of farmers, fish farmers and the general public, is restoring once-faltering rivers and streams.
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| The Nature Conservancy and Public Land Management
The Nature Conservancy works to define its role in public land management.
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| Idaho's Priest Lake
Priest Lake has become a site of conflict between land developers who want to build homes and conservationists who want to see the land preserved.
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| Snake River Water Management
Farmers have benefited from the management and damming of the Snake River, sometimes at the cost of the environment.
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| Thousand Springs Aquifer
The link between ground water and springs has recently become an issue in the struggle over water rights.
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| The Snake River
In order to irrigate surrounding desert lands, the once-mighty Snake River in Idaho has been tamed by a number of dams.
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| Harnessing Bear River
Settlers around Bear Lake adopted a novel approach to reserving water for use in irrigation and electricity.
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| Seed Saver
In order to maintain genetic diversity among food, plants and flowers, many conscientious people are saving seeds.
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| Boomer: The Mountain Beaver
The seldom-seen Boomer, or Mountain Beaver, causes problems for the forestry industry by feasting on newly-planted seedlings.
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| The Des Moines River - Geography and Utilization
Learn about the glacial origins of Iowa's landscape, and how early and modern humans utilized the land where the Des Moines River is today.
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| Horse Logging
A Kentucky family uses horses to log their land - not for nostalgia, but for economic purposes.
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| Kentucky Maple Syrup
Though not traditionally a southern product, one Kentucky man harvests the sap of the sugar maple tree to make his own maple syrup.
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| Golf Course Environment
Several golf courses in Oregon have put in a little extra effort to help create wildlife-friendly habitat on the courses themselves.
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| Idaho's Wild Rivers - Hells Canyon
Bitter battles were waged over the construction of dams on the rivers of Hells Canyon.
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| The Bureau of Reclamation - Part 2
The Bureau of Reclamation began with the goal of 'reclaiming' water for use by people - the Bureau's goals have changed, and they continue to be redefined.
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| The Bureau of Reclamation - Part 3
The Bureau of Reclamation began with the goal of 'reclaiming' water for use by people - the Bureau's goals have changed, and they continue to be redefined.
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| Cowhand Olive Purcell
Despite her plans to retire, 70-year-old cowhand Olive Purcell can't stay away from the life she loves.
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| Idaho's Settlement Told On Film
Historical film traces Idaho's early settlement and the daily life of miners, ranchers, farmers and loggers.
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| The Bureau of Reclamation - Part 1
The Bureau of Reclamation began with the goal of 'reclaiming' water for use by people - the Bureau's goals have changed, and they continue to be redefined.
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| Forestry on the St. Joe River
Idaho's great White Pine attracted the timber industry to the St. Joe River, where logging became a popular but dangerous occupation.
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