Downstream
This half-hour documentary explores and exposes threats to Pennsylvania’s watersheds, and highlights the efforts of committed scientists, water-quality advocates, and everyday citizens as they work to protect and restore the state’s streams and rivers . . . not only to benefit Pennsylvanians, but also for the health and safety of all of the life that exists in its downstream communities. Downstream was produced by Point Park University/Environmental Journalism, in association with WQED Multimedia.
Water Quality Resources
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection –What Watershed Do You Live In?
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Pennsylvania Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
U.S. Dept. of the Interior – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Downstream aired on Oct 11, 2018.
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