CinemaOSMovie · 1951 · 0h 18m

Water for the Prairies

70%(1)IMDbDocumentary

This 1950s' film looks at the measures to preserve water flow from the Rocky Mountains. With the steady falling of the water table, the exploitation of timber stands and the recession of glaciers, water conservation was an urgent concern of the Alberta and federal governments.

Directed byLawrence Cherry

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 18m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1951
Studios
ONF | NFB

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Cast & crew

Creative team
Directed by
Lawrence Cherry
Produced by
Evelyn Cherry
Evelyn Cherry
Lawrence Cherry

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