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Water from the Wilderness
Season 25
Episode 11
Trace the extraordinary history of San Francisco's water system. When the city chose a site in the pristine Hetch Hetchy valley, an epic battle was led by John Muir. Today, with the impact of climate change keenly felt, the politics of water remain front page news. Explore the ways an urban water utility, and those who depend on it, are learning to adapt and plan for an uncertain future.
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A group of passionate supporters save what is now Jug Handle State Reserve in Mendocino.
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Facing an uncertain future, witness how Northern Californians confront water scarcity.
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Hear from experts & survivors who have nearly lost their lives to this mysterious malady.
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Explore the interesting and unusual world of collecting in Northern California.
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Discussing weight can be a heavy topic, especially when it’s our children.
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Sacramento’s first practicing African American attorney and tireless Civil Rights leader.
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Meet two of golf’s biggest names, Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam.
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Helping children and families emerge from the maze of this puzzling disorder.
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Researchers uncover the answers to questions about a safe and abundant food supply.