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Wild Rivers with Tillie
The Grand Canyon: A World Treasure at Risk
Season 1
Episode 102
Even one of America’s most beloved National Parks faces threats from mining, dams, drought and development. From the rim to the river, join us for this rare opportunity to meet Native American Tribes whose origins are here. Raft the canyon’s mighty rapids from dam to dam through some of the oldest geology on earth, and learn about this River that provides water and power to 40 million people.
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Join the race to save the once prolific sockeye salmon, a crucial keystone species.
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A river trip through the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
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Learn about the challenges facing the Yampa River as demand grows while supply shrinks.
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Traverse the Rio Grande through a desert teeming with wildlife and abundant flora.
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Come see what happens when a canyon and river return after a half century underwater.
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The mighty Yampa river, one of the last free-flowing rivers in North America.
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Experience the Snake River through the Native American voices sharing their homelands.
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Go off the beaten path to encounter a gem of a river set in a desert environment.
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Ride the thrilling yet family friendly whitewater and explore this wild American icon