Deep Dive: Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story (2010)
Film Lens
The documentary examines the impact of farming practices on the Mississippi River, focusing on issues such as excess fertilizers and poor soil conservation. It discusses how these practices have led to severe environmental consequences for the river and surrounding ecosystems.
The film also presents efforts by farmers, scientists, and citizens to adopt sustainable land-use practices. These initiatives aim to balance ambitious food production goals with the need to protect and preserve natural resources for future generations.
Why Watch
- •See how farming affects the Mississippi River.
- •Meet farmers implementing sustainable practices.
- •Find out about environmental impacts on agriculture.
Did You Know
•Excess fertilizers have caused severe consequences for the Mississippi River.
•Farmers and scientists are working on sustainable land-use practices.
•The film runs for 57 minutes and was released in 2010.
Perfect For
Environmental scienceAgricultural practicesRiver conservation