The Legacy of Owens Lake

The troubling saga behind the diversion of water from the Owens River in eastern California to the Los Angeles Aqueduct in the 1920's, causing catastrophic desiccation of the Owens Valley. Originally intended as a dust-mitigation measure, some water has recently been restored to parts of the lake-bed, fortuitously giving rise to a chain of local wetlands fed by springs and artesian wells. Birds and wildlife have come to rely on these wetlands and the Owens Lake is today recognized as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society.
Produced by Susan and Dan Gottlieb. Featuring Andrea Jones, Peter Pumphrey, Mike Prather and Bill Van Wagoner. Co-directed by Erik Friedl and Ed Gutentag. Wildlife filmed by Erik Friedl. Interviews filmed by Ed Gutentag. Edited by Erik Friedl. Photo credits: Mike Prather, Andrea Jones/National Audubon Society, Ali Sheehy, William T. Reed, Charles W. Hull, Richard Ellis, Bill Bouton, LADWP, NASA.

[@michelegolightly863]

Great work, loved the beautiful scenery.Thank you for sharing.

[@hollywoodimpactstudi]

This looks great and was very informative as will... Beautiful, picturesque area. Really enjoyed it.

[@yancerica]

Miriam: Nice work, beautiful scenes.

[@charlesjames6081]

Nicely done and informative.

[@knobbiesshreaded3137]

As a former resident of Mammoth Lakes, I say...Flush twice, LA needs the water. They stole it fair and square.
I hope the birds are happy!
Need to visit the Owens Valley, after a hiatus, and show my wife the wonders of the east side.

[@SaltLakeCityUCE]

I'm in love with Andrea Jones, the Audobon Girl -a great heart and a Hottie too!