Grand Canyon A River at Risk

by Davis, Wade; Rainier, Chris; MacGillivray, Greg; Kennedy Jr., Robert F.

• ISBN13: 9781601090133
• ISBN10: 1601090137
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-28
• Publisher: Earth Aware Editions

Summary

Water - it's the most important story of this century. As Earth's population expands, our planet's finite fresh water supply grows more and more scarce. Scientists say a crisis is looming. What can be done? Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon: A River at Risk is based on the IMAX® film by Greg MacGillivray; Grand Canyon Adventure. The film, opening in March 2008, will take audiences on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. One of the world's mightiest rivers, the Colorado, no longer reaches the sea. Every drop of river water is allocated to agriculture and populations along the way, many of whom don't even realize their connection to the river. No water remains for the river's end - the Colorado Delta - once a thriving estuary that supported the most diverse biosphere in North America. The river journey is a compelling and emotional personal story for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading advocate for water conservation and river restoration, and his daughter Kick. They are joined by Wade Davis, an ethno-botanist and author who has travelled the world studying other cultures, and his daughter Tara. Their journey illuminates the challenges and the many opportunities that exist for conserving and restoring our watersheds. Combining science and adventure with some of the most compelling imagery and locations, Grand Canyon: A River at Risk delivers a message of hope and inspiration for all people of the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Preface	p. 15
Introduction	p. 21
River Notes	p. 29
Afterword	p. 160
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