The Many Sides of Water
Larthanio Stevens (Page, AZ) talks about how water connects with many different aspects of culture, politics, and life. Interview by Megan Marks (Page Public Library).
Growing Up with Water—From Page to Gilbert, AZ
Vanessa Hansen (Page & Gilbert, AZ) talks about water throughout her life. Interview by Megan Marks (Page Public Library).
Water is Community, Water is a Gift
John Pflaumer (formerly with the National Park Service in Page, AZ) talks about the importance of water. Interview by Seairah Combest (Page Public Library).
Insights into Water from an Employee at Lake Powell
Lionel Lee (Page, AZ) shares insights from his time working at Lake Powell. Interview by Seairah Combest (Page Public Library).
Conserving and managing water in Page, AZ
Charles Weiss (Page, AZ) talks about his experiences conserving and managing water. Interview by Megan Marks (Page Public Library).
We are Water Flagstaff Community Stories
Students from Flagstaff Unified School District interviewed family and community members about water through the Be a Water Historian take-and-make activity kit. This video is a compilation of their work.
Reflexiones de un agricultor Hopi por Michael Kotutwa Johnson
Michael Kotutwa Johnson reflects on water and life as a Hopi farmer. This video contains the Spanish captions for Michael Kotutwa Johnson's story.
Impactos de la minería en la Nación Navajo por David Begay
David Begay shares how mining has impacted water and life in Navajo Nation. This video contains the Spanish captions for David Begay's story.
Los personas y el agua están interconectados por David Begay
In this podcast, David Begay shares how people and water are connected and talks about the importance of water in Navajo Nation. This video contains the Spanish captions for David Begay's story.
Impacts of Mining in Navajo Nation by David Begay
David Begay shares how mining has impacted water and life in Navajo Nation. This video contains the English captions for David Begay's story.
People and Water are Interrelated by David Begay
In this podcast, David Begay shares how people and water are connected and talks about the importance of water in Navajo Nation. This video contains the English captions for David Begay's story.
Reflections from a Hopi farmer by Michael Kotutwa Johnson
Reflection on the importance of water from a Hopi farmer. This story is also available as a video.
Roots
"Roots" due to overgrazing, rains can erode large sections of the land away exposing the roots of plans.
Overgrazing
Cows grazing near Many Farms AZ. Overgrazing is large problem in the reservation, and the exposed soil erodes during heavy storms, reshaping the landscape.
Reflections from a Hopi farmer by Michael Kotutwa Johnson
Michael Kotutwa Johnson reflects on water and life as a Hopi farmer. This video contains the English captions for Michael Kotutwa Johnson's story.
Arizona and the Colorado River
In this activity, students will learn about the dams and major cities on the Colorado River. They will research why the dams were built and discuss how hydrology plays such a great part in the geography of Arizona. This lesson has strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).
Hoover Dam and Hydroelectric Power
Since its completion, Hoover Dam has wowed visitors with its sheer massiveness and its ability to create and hold back a reservoir that covers nearly 650 square kilometers (250 square miles). Yet, perhaps even more impressive is the dam's ability to harness the potential energy stored in the reservoir and convert it to electricity. In this video…