Water Under Fire - looks at the National/ International challenges that face Canadas’ water. What do Canadians think about water? Walkerton made us aware that water safety cannot be taken lightly. North Battleford, Saskatchewan suffered widespread community illness that should have been prevented. In Northern Saskatchewan, Water Under Fire investigates research intended to supply safe drinking water to the aboriginal communities across the country. Major flooding events in northern Quebec and southern Manitoba accentuate the problems of water management and climate change. Climate change is going to affect us in every region of the country and the world. How do Canadians deal with the changes that are already occurring? Many aspects of our relationship with the US have been strained in the past, and water issues are no exception. International committees work to address these concerns, but many issues are unresolved. How much water can each country take out of the Great Lakes or the many rivers that cross the border? What is Canada's role abroad? Should we be working in other countries, exporting our technology and human resources to help the developing world? . . . Or ourselves?

Water Under Fire's national episode highlights the strugntle for clean water in the First Nations community of Yellow Quill, in central Saskatchewan. The work in Yellow Quill is spearheaded by Dr. Hans Peterson of the Safe Drinking Water Foundation.

• Climate Change 5:53
• Canada - U.S. 2:16
• International Issues 1:00
• Public Health 2:47
• Hormone Disruptor 2:20
• Cumulative Effects 1:26
• Aboriginal Issues 4:39
• Directions 6:18

Production Stills:

Shooting a segment with Bob.

George Gallant in the studio.

Bob McDonald in the studio, recording voiceovers.

Bob McDonald and Rick Mrazek at Lundbreck Falls in southern Alberta.

Setting up shots for a segment on cattle and feedlots.

A closeup of Lundbreck Falls.

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