jed · @jedsetter
171 followers · 557 posts · Server aus.social@aweiss back in 2020 I produced an indie documentary about this very issue,but on the #MacquarieRiver in Australia, rather than the Colorado.
My research led me to the same shocking point: 80% of all the human-used-water is the valley is used for crop irrigation.
Its always towns and the environment that cop the worst of a drought, but their needs are relatively smaller.
Anyway if you're interested you can find the trailer and the film on www.followingtheflow.com.au
jed · @jedsetter
47 followers · 30 posts · Server aus.social
Of all the media I did in the lead up to the national release of #FollowingtheFlow this piece by #AAP journo Steph Gardiner was one of my favourites.
It can be hard to explain just how emotionally charged a #documentary about a #river and #watermanagement can be. Steph did a great job doing just that.
The article was syndicated nationally and it's on the Canberra Times website sans paywall.
If you enjoy the article you can check out the trailer and find out how to watch the film through the link in my bio!
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7860366/hope-springs-eternal-in-river-documentary/
#followingtheflow #aap #documentary #river #watermanagement #macquarieriver #centralwest #nsw #murraydarling