What happens when you dedicate 20 years to following a river from its headwaters to the sea? For Peter McBride, it has meant gaining an eye-opening perspective on water, the West, and the people who work and live on Western lands. A filmmaker, author, and photographer who grew up on a Colorado ranch, Peter joins Haley to discuss the decades he’s spent documenting the Colorado River and the changing landscapes, communities, and ecosystems that depend on it.

Through the power of storytelling, Peter hopes to break through apathy and inspire greater stewardship of our water and Western lands. As irrigation ditches run dry and decades of footage reveal an alarming trend in the Colorado River Delta, it’s more important than ever to document these changes and bring greater awareness to drought, conservation, and the collaboration needed to protect the West’s most vital resource.

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[00:06] Peter McBride: a Career and Passion for the West

[06:19] Following the Colorado River From Source to Sea

[11:19] Watching Western Rivers Run Dry

[15:21] The Power of Showing Instead of Telling

[19:52] What Happens When Communities Work Together

[25:55] How Everyone Can Become Part of the Solution

[31:22] Learning From the People Who Know the Land

[36:33] Finding “Earned Hope” in Restoration

[41:28] Inside Witness to Water

[48:24] Keeping Water in the River for the Next Generation

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About Peter

Witness to the Water by Peter McBride

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