VIDEO COLLECTION SELECTIONS

Mussel Menace...Zebra Mussels and You. St. Paul: Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota College of Natural Resources, Minnesota Sea Grant Extension, 1993.

Minnesota Sea Grant videotape covers the problems caused by zebra mussels and how to prevent their spread. 16 min.

Jensen, Douglas A. and Marie Zhuikov. Stop Exotics: Clean Your Boat. Duluth: Minnesota Sea Grant Program, 2000.

Shows the steps that boaters can take to prevent the spread of exotic nuisance species such as zebra mussels, Erasian watermilfoil and hydrilla. 12 min.

University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program. From Net to Sale: Controlling Aquatic Nuisance Species with the HACCP Approach for Baitfish and Aquaculture Industries. Duluth: the Program, 2002.

Describes seven major principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) process for plant and animal aquatic nuisance species (ANS). Content based on materials developed by the National Seafood HACCP Alliance for Seafood Safety Training and Education. Features interviews with four aquaculture and baitfish fisheries representatives. 22 min.

Drought Survival Guide. San Francisco, Cal.: Sunset Video, KPIX 5 Group W Television, 1991.

In many places, but especially the West, water demand is beginning to exceed water supply.  Water conservation techniques take a variety of forms, from attaching low-flow heads to the shower to using drip irrigation in the garden.  It is also important to analyze and correct soil deficiencies to keep plants healthy during a water crisis. 30 min.

Taking a Second Look: Communities and Dam Removal. Madison: River Alliance of Wisconsin in Cooperation with Trout Unlimited, Arlington, Va., 2000.

This excellent video increases awareness and understanding about the option of dam removal.  It features case studies of communities that removed dams in Wisconsin, Maine, and California and highlights the decision making process and results. 22 min.

Great Lakes, Great Lawns: Growing Lawns Without Pesticides. Madison: Wisconsin's Environmental Decade Institute, 1996.

The high levels of phosphorus in chemical lawn applications are hazardous to the health of watersheds and the humans who rely on them.  In this video, concerned citizens learn how they can combat water pollution in their own backyard's.  Advice from a variety of lawn-care professionals and homeowners who successfully manage their lawns naturally will aid and inspire those interested in green lawns and clean lakes.  26 min.

Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Historical Society. Wisconsin Stories: River and Road. Madison: Wisconsin Public Television, 2002.

Visit sites along the Mississippi River where the "river rats" made a living, steamships passed and river pearl fishing was a booming business in the 1800s. The building of locks and dams along the river and their consequences are also discussed. 29 min.

Gone Fishing. Madison: Wisconsin Public Television, 1999.

This video celebrates the sport and the culture of fishing in Wisconsin. Meet anglers statewide who view fishing as an important aspect to life in the Badger state. 60 min.

Bahr, Jean Marie. Unmasking Wisconsin's Buried Treasure: A Primer on Groundwater Resources. Will the Well Run Dry? Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

Bradbury, K.R. Flow Reversals Under Our Feet: Hydrogeology & Groundwater Issues in Dane County. Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

Krohelski, J.T. Is It Groundwater or Surface Water? Water Management Alternatives for Central Brown County, Wisconsin. Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

Jansen, John. Science, Politics and the Future Water Supply of Southeastern Wisconsin. Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

Nauta, Robert and others. Filling in the Blank Pages in Wisconsin's Groundwater Policy: Perrier's Model for Environmental Investigation & Regulation. Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

Scanlan, Melissa Kwaterski. Groundwater in Wisconsin: Whom Should the Public Trust? Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

Born, Stephen M. The Overall Framework for Wisconsin in Groundwater Management: The Good, the Bad, and the Needed. Madison: University of Wisconsin Institute for Environmental Studies, 2001.

The UW Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering presented the seven-part lecture series: "Will the Well Run Dry? Ground Water Management in Wisconsin."  Some scientists and resource managers are concerned that groundwater shortages may occur in Wisconsin in the future.  Since half of Wisconsin's residents get their drinking water from groundwater and groundwater is a critical source of water for the state's streams, lakes and wetlands, shortages would cause hardship and major public policy problems. 

Keach, Stacy and Granada Television. Waves of Destruction (Savage Earth). New York: MPI Home Video, 1998.

Residents of Krakatoa, Okushiri, Hawaii and other regions that have been devastated by tsunamis give first hand reports and tell how they survived. Includes information on tsunamis and how they happen as well as what can be done to predict such events. 60 min.

National Geographic Society. Forces of Nature: Closer Than You'd Ever Want to Be. DVD. New York: Warner Home Video, 2004.

Witness the awesome power of explosive volcanoes, groundbreaking earthquakes, and deadly tornadoes as you head into the field with scientists who risk their lives exploring the origins and behaviors of these fearsome natural disasters. 40 min.

Alaska Sea Grant. Ocean Fury: Tsunamis in Alaska. DVD. Fairbanks: University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2004.

In 1964 a huge earthquake caused tsunamis to hit the Alaska coastline, killing more than one hundred people. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1964 disaster, this video contains interviews recorded in 2002 and 2003 with some of the people who escaped that day's ocean fury. Taking its cue from these survival stories, the program explains how scientists, local officials and emergency responders are working together to reduce the loss of life and property when tsunamis assault Alaska's coast again. 26 min.

National Geographic Society. Jewels of the Caribbean Sea. Culver City, Cal.: Columbia Tri Star, 1994.

A program on the complex underwater world of a coral reef in the Caribbean reveals the symbiotic relationship between man and underwater life, and the need for conservation of this ecology. 56 min.

Hall, Howard. Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Cathedral in the Sea, Survival in the Sea. Los Angeles: PBS, 1997.

Explores the fascinating mysteries of the ocean depths. Spectacular underwater sequences by award-winning filmmakers, Howard and Michele Hall, reveal never-before-seen behaviors of sharks, whales, dolphins and even more unusual creatures like wolf eels, demon stingers, and stargazers. 60 min.

National Geographic Society. Seasons in the Sea. New York: WNET, 1990.

Describes animal behavior observed in Monterey Bay for four seasons, along with showing how winds, tides, and currents shape Bay life. 55 min.

National Geographic Society. Shark Encounters. Burbank, Cal.: Warner Home Video, 1993.

Takes you underwater to examine the behavior and variety of sharks from the 7 inch dwarf dog shark to the 50 foot whale shark. 60 min.

Getting in Step: A Video Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2003.

Communities interested in developing and implementing an outreach campaign directed towards improving local water quality will find this video extremely helpful.  Four case studies are used to highlight the variety of approaches that can be taken to increase community awareness and public support. 35 min.

Water: A Swiss Perspective. DVD. Berne, Switzerland: SRI Webfactory, 2003.

Switzerland, a country with more than 1500 lakes, is trying to come to terms with its water problems through a number of projects and initiatives launched to coincide with the International Year of Freshwater. Environmental journalist Hansjakob Baumgartner looks at this country's water-related issues in more than twenty documentaries by some of Switzerland's leading environmental filmmakers. 207 min.

Soellner, Jeff and others. Between Sky and Shore: A Closer Look at Wisconsin's Wetlands. Madison: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, 1997.

Learn about the 15 coastal wetland plant communities of Wisconsin, the value of wetlands to society, and wetland restoration.  Then visit a local wetland and learn more firsthand.  27 min.

Cook, Shauna. Water Above, Water Below: The Connection Between Wisconsin's Waters. Madison: Clean Wisconsin, 2004.

This documentary explores the marvel of the water cycle, and examines the connection between the water we drink, the water we swim and fish in, the water falling from the sky and the water under our feet. 25 min.

Wisconsin Public Television. Water Rich, Water Poor. Madison: Wisconsin Public Television, 2000.

Most areas of Wisconsin rely on groundwater for their water supply. Wisconsin has abundant groundwater, but parts of Wisconsin with large populations and/or high water use are running into water availability and quality problems. 30 min.

Groundwater Guardian: Empowering Local Communities. Lincoln, Neb.: The Groundwater Foundation, 1999.

Team representatives for Groundwater Guardian bring sustainable groundwater protection to communities through their annual program of recognizing achievements in groundwater awareness and community participation in watershed protection. Watch the video to determine if this program is right for your community. 6 min.

Tvedt, Terje and others. A Journey in the History of Water. Norway: Norwegian Broadcasting Corp., University of Bergen Centre for Development Studies, 2001. Two videocassettes.

Four segments make up this video's exploration of communities and water resources. The first part, "The Struggle," shows how people cope with water-rich and water-poor environments.   The second, "The Energy," deals with the use of water for power over time. The third, "The Myths," concentrates on the importance of water in myth and religion from the Vikings to modern times.  In the fourth part, "The Conflicts," the future of cooperation or conflict over water in the lives of humans everywhere is discussed. Each segment is 45 min.

Newman, Jim. Ice Age Flood: Catastrophic Transformation of the West.  Portland: Oregon Public Broadcasting, 1999.

17,000 years ago, a glacier near Missoula, Montana blocked rivers, making an inland sea with a 3,000-square-mile surface area.  This Glacial Lake Missoula eventually broke free, unleashing one of the greatest floods on Earth. Traces of the flood's path and the effects of this event are still visible today.  23 min.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. An Ounce of Prevention: Wellhead Protection. Madison: The Department, 2000.

Developed to prevent community water supply contamination through educating about wellhead protection, this video shows how three Wisconsin communities developed committees to safeguard their water supply. It also features resources available to help a community get started on this project. 16 min.

Pope, Cliff and American Ground Water Trust. Water Well Basics: Fundamentals of an Independent Home Water System. Concord, N.H.: The Trust, 1999.

Private, at-home wells supply the water for over 15 million homes.  Decision making can be complicated when it comes to choosing a water supply method. Understanding what parts make up a home water system as well as steps to be taken when planning, designing, and constructing a well can aid this decision. 12 min.

University of Minnesota Extension. Choosing An Alternative Septic System. Minneapolis: The Extension, 1999.

Presents case studies of homeowners who needed to replace their septic systems on a variety of metropolitan area property types. Discusses the system they chose and why, how the system was designed, the installation and cost, treatment effectiveness, and on-going system maintenance. 9 min.

Mussel Menace...Zebra Mussels and You. St. Paul: Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota College of Natural Resources, Minnesota Sea Grant Extension, 1993.

Minnesota Sea Grant videotape covers the problems caused by zebra mussels and how to prevent their spread. 16 min.