| Water's Journey - The Hidden Rivers of Florida | 
 enlarge | Director: Wes Skiles
Actors: Wes Skiles, Jill Heinerth, Tom Morris, Brian Pease
Studio: Karst Productions, Inc.
Category: DVD
Buy New: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 61017
Format: Color, Dolby, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 57
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 880246100012
EAN: 0880246100012
ASIN: B00014E9IO
Release Date: December 1, 2003
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Description
Over eight billion gallons of water a day bursts forth from Florida's springs - the most unique concentration of springs on the planet. At one time, it was thought to be an endless supply, but now the demands of man are starting to exceed availability. We join a team on a daring journey into the Floridan Aquifer - to find out what's going wrong. As the team follows the connective path of water through the landscape, their discoveries lead viewers on a thrilling adventure about the miraculous course that water takes, and the places we don't want to believe it goes. Is it too late for the Floridan Aquifer? Florida's aquifer is part of a dwindling, finite domain of places on earth rarely witnessed by man. Only a small group of elite divers have ventured into these water-filled caves. Even fewer have attempted to conduct scientific investigations here. But these intrepid explorers are uncovering important facts about the health of the Floridan aquifer. They are discovering that our springs are something between a weather vane and a time machine - foretelling the future of water quality as our aquifer becomes affected by pollution and urban expansion.
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Incredible Experience!! November 10, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I originally watched this on PBS, and immediately ordered the DVD so I could watch it repeatedly and keep it in my permanent reference library. The filming is stunning, and the concept is incredible ... follow an aquifer underneath fields, cities, roads, pristine woods and trash dumps. For those who have only experienced water resources coming from a tap inside the house, this video dramatically expands consciousness of this miraculous and fragile resource. Seeing "first-hand" how groundwater moves, and how the "terra firma" literally floats above the aquifer is a rare and awe-inspiring experience.
An important documentary March 13, 2006
Water's journey explores the important connection between man and the very water that keeps us thriving. This is an important film and one that I wish was required in schools.
Wonderfully refreshing! An outstanding environmental film that is devoid of pompous propaganda and fear-mongering. February 15, 2006
"Water's Journey, The Hidden Rivers of Florida" is an outstanding environmental film, devoid of the usual propaganda, distortion, and fear-mongering typical of most nature documentaries of late.
Through a fascinating divers' journey underground, tracked above ground across town and country, the film examines sources of pollution in the hydrologic cycle, specifically in the aquifer beneath north Florida's many sinkholes and springs.
Without minimizing the seriousness of its topic, the production WISELY STAYS AWAY FROM:
--- gaseous overgeneralizations,
--- pseudoscience,
--- demonizing suburban living, modern agriculture and businesses,
--- implying that all we need is more federal regulations to stop already-illegal and senseless pollution.
INSTEAD, through sheer beauty, thoughtful narration, and dramatic demonstrations of how various pollutants are entering the aquifer, the film instills a desire to protect and take responsibility for the aquifer.
I can only hope that the same editorial care is used in the sequel ("Water's Journey, The River Returns"), which I have not yet seen.
Indead the hidden rivers of Florida January 5, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ever since I was a kid, I have been for ever fascinated with Florida's fresh water springs. There is just something about them, so clear, cool and inviting. I have always wanted to learn to scuba dive, so I could actually see what was under the water in these jewels as they are called. I finally grew up an took scuba lessons, and have had the pleasure of diving many of Florida's springs. They never stop amazing me. Im in AWH everytime I dive one of them. Wes Skiles has been a long time cave diver, camera man, and adventurer. He has made lots of documentaries, and The Hidden Rivers OF Florida is one of his best. It really makes you aware that there is more to springs that meet the eye. Springs are actually underground rivers that flow beneath Florida, and Florida's drinking water is derived from them. So pollution is a main factor here. The cave shots are spectacular, but disturbing. You see first hand how pollution is taking its toll on the underground rivers, and eventually comes bubbling up in the springs themselves. We all need to be aware and we all need to do our part to protect theses jewels of the earth. I highly recommend this dvd to any scuba diver, nature person, or anyone interested in knowing how and where Florida's freshwater sprngs are formed....Great documentary, very educational.....
Terrific DVD February 18, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a terrific film. It has a very basic premise-what you discard today may be what you drink tomorrow. The video has illustrated the point in the best way I've ever seen it done. There can be no mistake about the connection between the aquifer (underground) water and activities on the surface.Two particular things are great about the video. It's got a touch of humor. No dry, boring science here! The other is that the purpose of the video is conservation. But it's imminently practical. There's no suggestion we should go back to living in the stone age. The show gives several examples of what farmers and homeowners can do in their own lives to really make a difference-without sacrificing our modern lifestyle! I highly recommend this DVD. It's fun to watch all the beautifully filmed cave diving, too!
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