The Great Lakes

McDonald, Bob, 1951- (Added Author). Gallant, George. (Added Author). Byrne, James Michael, 1954- (Added Author). Gallant Productions (Added Author).

Summary: The Great Lakes comprise the largest fresh water system in the world. The basin is home to Canada's largest urban population, which exacts a toll on the lakes. Chemicals and pharmaceuticals are flushed into the lakes, altering the health of all species in the water. Features the Limnos, a floating laboratory used by the National Water Research Institute to monitor water quality, fish populations and invasive species like the zebra mussel. Inland, looks at the impacts of farming on waterways, and what's being done to clean them up. Examines the freshwater systems, which supply many small towns, and the Walkerton tragedy, which caused E-coli outbreaks, widespread illness and death.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. (DVD).
Publisher: [Lethbridge, Alta.] : Gallant Productions 2004 ; Kelowna, BC : Filmwest Associates [distributor] ; Vancouver : Image Media [distributor], 2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"A coast to coast investigation of Canada's freshwater with Bob MacDonald"--Container.
Formatted Contents Note:	Single scene menu: Urban sprawl (4:49) -- Invasive species (3:59) -- Complexities (4:29) -- Rural watersheds (6:34) -- Walkerton (4:48) -- Climate change (2:07).
Restrictions on Access Note:	Eligible B.C. post-secondary institutions only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Producers, James Byrne, George Gallant; director, George Gallant; co-producer, Rick Mrazek; writer, Sherri Gallant.
Participant or Performer Note:	Hosted by Bob McDonald.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.