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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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Ken Venturi, The Olympic Club, country music stars Clay Walker and Jack Ingram.
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Get a firsthand look at how Californians manage floods, especially in the Central Valley.
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California school districts transforming high school to ensure success beyond a diploma.
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Learn how our own community is helping fight teen substance abuse.
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Golf in the morning at Bodega Bay and a play in the afternoon in the Sierra Mountains.
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Residents of Blue Mountain revitalize their economy, environment, and regain pride.
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Join a discussion about some of your biggest concerns regarding the Delta's future.
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Golf legend Johnny Miller, the history of the Stockton Golf and Country Club, and more.
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How Stockton is trying to overcome its greatest challenges, and emphasize its strengths.
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The impact overcrowded emergency rooms have on doctors, nurses and ultimately patients.
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The only large chorus to have its own professional orchestra.
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An aerial tour of one of California's most picturesque waterways: the American River.