THIS AMERICAN LAND

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Homes and habitat have been disappearing from Louisiana’s coastline for a century. Find out how residents are restoring a treasured way of life by building new wetlands. Wildlife managers use aerial surveys to keep animals safe and scientists informed. In Arizona, one artist stays grounded by rock climbing. And young people play a key part in restoring sturgeon to the Milwaukee River.

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Residents are trying to restore massive amounts of land that are disappearing off the coast of Louisiana.


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Beach communities get creative restoring oyster habitat. Arctic birds fly thousands of miles each year to overwinter in eastern North Carolina. We’ll visit a favorite hangout for snow geese and tundra swans. Nature provides enormous inspiration for one Seattle musician. And drones are becoming a versatile tool on the farm. How they’re keeping water cleaner downstream.

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Residents are getting creative building new oyster habitat, and proving difficult problems can have simple solutions.


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Coral reefs are paying the price for the planet’s warming temperatures. Now some pioneering scientists are finding solutions, right under their feet. Some hidden history from Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp. A huge urban garden in Los Angeles brings food, education and fun to often neglected neighborhoods. An Arizona utility takes the long view-- to protect water supplies for the future.

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Scientists in Hawaii find pioneering solutions to dying coral reefs. Their solution is found deep in the lava that forms these islands.


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Beavers and bears: The hit movie “Hoppers” spotlights how beavers protect the environment. Now, people are joining the Beaver Corps to protect the beavers. . And after habitat loss nearly wiped them out, black bears are thriving in North Carolina. Florida beaches provide inspiration for artists. Residents of the Quad Cities find new ways to reconnect with the Mighty Mississippi. And a tribute to Ted Turner, a friend of “This American Land.”

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Beavers do critical work creating and protecting healthy and diverse environments. Now you can help by joining the Beaver Corps!


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The Okefenokee Swamp is famous for its gators, and its blackwater ecosystem. Locals work tirelessly to protect it. Greater sage grouse are key indicators of a healthy habitat. And join us in some of Florida’s most unspoiled nature spots. Decades of suppressing forest fires has led to surprising facts about trees and carbon storage. And scientists help improve the taste and health of a favorite herb.

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Find out why the Okefenokee, one of the most amazing swamps on earth, is called “Land of the Trembling Earth.”


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In ancient Hawaii, hundreds of fishponds dotted the coastline. They provided food, and were a symbol of pride. But with modernization, most of the fishponds fell into disrepair. Now, they’re experiencing a renaissance. Greeley Colorado learns how to store water for its future. And a bird rehabilitation facility in central Florida celebrates a high flying milestone.

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Ancient fishponds in Hawaii are making a comeback! Residents realize this ancient form of aquaculture is key to creating sustainable fisheries.