Green Desert Documentary to Air on PBS
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Lakes Powell and Mead, the two largest Colorado River storage reservoirs in the US, have dwindled to historic lows and may never recover. The Green Desert, an hour-long documentary featuring Southern California’s Imperial Valley, a highly productive agricultural area that depends on the Colorado River, discusses drought and other water issues affecting Imperial Valley agriculture. Imperial Valley produces 90% of the leafy greens consumed in the US during the winter months, so water shortages there can have far-reaching effects on food security. The documentary will air on multiple PBS affiliate stations, including AZPM Channel 6, at 11:00 pm MST on April 23, 2025, and is also available for streaming on the PBS website.