San Luis, Acequias
We take care of the water and we take care of the land. That is what it means to be part of an Acequia.
El aqua es vida: Acequia Communities of Southern Colorado
Sangre de Cristo Acequia Association shares reflections of their community members.
Streamflow On The Crystal
Why is the Crystal River significant and what would happen if it dried up? LOCC students look into the importance of this river to the people of Carbondale. This film was made by students in Carbondale, Colorado during summer 2018.
Dry Hot American Summer
Upward Bound high school students produced this short video about climate change and desertification in a one-week summer workshop in Trinidad CO.
Weather Report
Check out this weather and news report from the future, where climate change has gone unchecked for so long that water is incredibly scarce. This student-made film was produced in Salida, Colorado.
A Bad Dream
A student has a bad dream about what could happen to fishing, rafting and other outdoor activities if climate change goes unchecked for two long. How can he help fix it?
Lawn Owner's Dilemma
In this video, LOCC students from Salida, Colorado learn about xeriscaping, a form of landscaping that conserves most of the water usually needed for lawn upkeep.
Our Lives Our River
LOCC students rethink their water use and explore the Colorado River in this film. This film was made by students in Carbondale, Colorado during summer 2018.
Dr. H2O vs Dirt Devil
Meet Dr. H2O and Dirt Devil! Upward Bound high school students produced this short video about climate change and water conservation in a one-week workshop in Trinidad CO.
The Dry Well
Upward Bound High School Students from New Mexico produced short videos about climate change in a one-week workshop in Boulder CO.
Wild
This student-produced Lens on Climate Change film examines the causes of wildfires and the effects of climate.
Melt: The Arapaho Glacier
The Lens on Climate Change project engages Colorado middle and high school students in film production documenting the effects of climatic and environmental changes on their lives and in their communities.
Snow to Steak
Why is snowpack so important to agriculture? This short film produced by middle school students at Westview Middle School explains.
Protect the Pristine
Autumn's first snow gives a taste of the long frozen winter ahead here at 12,000'. Headwaters such as this need perpetual protection, as they provide critical habitat for native cutthroat trout, elk, mule deer, bighorns and other wildlife.
The Colorado River Water Story
The Colorado River watershed has always been a subject of great interest and concern. It provides agricultural irrigation and drinking water to farms and cities in seven southwestern states. The intention of this exercise is to be a southwestern regional perspective of a changing climate. You’ll be graphing snowpack in the Colorado Rocky Mountains…
Water: A Zero Sum Game
This video takes viewers high into the Rocky Mountain snowpack, where researchers dig snow pits to explore the source of Colorado's water supply. Highlights the importance of snowpack on the supply of fresh water available in western and southwestern states. Snowmelt dynamics are discussed, including the impact of a warming climate. Video length…
Colorado River water supply
This activity addresses climate change impacts that affect all states that are part of the Colorado River Basin and are dependent on its water. Students examine available data, the possible consequences of changes to various user groups, and suggest solutions to adapt to these changes. Activity takes about one-two class periods and homework…