NOVA

Season 1, Episode 2

Episode Title: Where Did the Colorado Go?

Air Date: 1974-03-10

Overview:

NOVA explores the mighty Colorado River which today has become the life-blood of the Southwest, providing water and electricity to the farms and cities of California, Nevada, and Arizona. The program examines the political expediency and technological over-optimism that has led to some major miscalculations of the river's capacity.