This American Land
A unique series of magazine-style episodes hosted by Bruce Burkhardt, a former environmental reporter for CNN, and a fresh new talent, Caroline Raville. Each episode will link 5 or 6 stories, sometimes in a theme, showing how conservationists, fishermen, hunters and outdoor recreationists are sharing responsibilities for protecting America's natural heritage for future generations. The focus will be on will be on wild and beautiful places you've never heard about, and on passionate people protecting vital American landscapes, waters, and wildlife. There's nothing quite like this on national television; THIS AMERICAN LAND will be a distinctive approach to covering serious national conservation issues. We realize that many stations produce quality programming like this for their local markets, and we think there's a national audience for it in a series like ours. We will showcase stories from participating affiliates, drawing attention to the special natural resources their localities and what people are doing to protect them. Current participants are Oregon Public Broadcasting and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Segments will also be featured from local public broadcasting programs such as Outdoor Oklahoma and Exploring North Carolina. Each episode will also include a segment from the Science Nation series funded by the National Science Foundation.
Series Website: http://www.thisamericanland.org
Recent and Upcoming Airings
Grizzlies, Worry in the Wetlands, Pecos Wilderness 11.211/10 12:00 pm
Right Whales, Bird Collisions, Arizona Groundwater, Renegade Rancher 11.210/13 12:00 pm
Robert Bullard - Environmental Justice, Kidwind, Lighthawk, Cafe Romain 11.211/17 12:00 pm
Smith Island, The Benefits of Beavers, Mississippi 11.210/6 12:00 pm
The Wilderness Act at 60, Bringing Back the Birds, Forever Green 11.211/3 12:00 pm