UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The nation’s potable water sources are chronically threatened by an out-of-date water infrastructure, stormwater runoff and record-breaking droughts. Filmmakers at Penn State Public Media recognized this environmental dilemma and produced an interactive documentary project exploring how cities across the country are adopting innovative green solutions for their water blues.
“Water Blues, Green Solutions” takes the viewer on a journey to Philadelphia, Portland, Ore., San Antonio and the Bronx showcasing communities that are using green infrastructure – land conservation, green roofs, rain gardens, porous surfaces and other methods – to remedy the challenges of flooding, pollution and scarcity.
The documentary will air on WPSU-TV at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. The film has been distributed to public broadcasting stations nationwide, and additional air dates will be listed on the “Water Blues” website at www.waterblues.org/schedule as they become available. Air dates have already been confirmed in Los Angeles, Denver and Kansas City.