Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West (2012)

Plot

The Colorado River, the most dammed and diverted river globally, faces a dire situation as it attempts to sustain thirty million people while the Colorado River Pact strains under pressure. "Watershed" explores the urgent need to balance the demands of cities, agriculture, industry, recreation, and indigenous rights amid rising temperatures and dwindling rainfall. Spanning seven U.S. states and two in Mexico, the river is crucial for urban centers relying on it for drinking and energy. With agriculture consuming 70% of its flow, the river often runs dry before reaching the Gulf of California, highlighting an impending crisis for all who depend on it.