Water for the Prairies

1951 | 18 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Water for the Prairies
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1951

  • DirectingLawrence Cherry
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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