This American Land

A unique series of magazine-style episodes hosted by Bruce Burkhardt, a former environmental reporter for CNN, and a fresh new talent, Caroline Raville. Each episode will link 5 or 6 stories, sometimes in a theme, showing how conservationists, fishermen, hunters and outdoor recreationists are sharing responsibilities for protecting America's natural heritage for future generations. The focus will be on will be on wild and beautiful places you've never heard about, and on passionate people protecting vital American landscapes, waters, and wildlife.There's nothing quite like this on national television; THIS AMERICAN LAND will be a distinctive approach to covering serious national conservation issues. We realize that many stations produce quality programming like this for their local markets, and we think there's a national audience for it in a series like ours. We will showcase stories from participating affiliates, drawing attention to the special natural resources their localities and what people are doing to protect them. Current participants are Oregon Public Broadcasting and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Segments will also be featured from local public broadcasting programs such as Outdoor Oklahoma and Exploring North Carolina. Each episode will also include a segment from the Science Nation series funded by the National Science Foundation.

Sun, Jun 29	1:00 P.M.	Smith Island, The Benefits of Beavers, Mississippi NH World (11.3) SMITH ISLAND "This American Land" spent time with residents of Maryland's Smith Island back in our first season.
Sun, Jul 6	1:00 P.M.	Right Whales, Bird Collisions, Arizona Groundwater, Renegade Rancher NH World (11.3) RIGHT WHALES The North Atlantic Right Whale is among the most endangered species on earth.
Sun, Jul 13	1:00 P.M.	Sage Grouse, Curlew Grassland, Tribute to Gary Strieker NH World (11.3) Protecting the sage grouse also protects one of the largest ecosystems in North America.
Sun, Jul 20	1:00 P.M.	Safer Passage, Going for the Green, King of Camouflage NH World (11.3) Recent innovations are vital to the survival of wildlife and fish as they travel in Colorado and Oregon.
Sun, Jul 27	1:00 P.M.	Ropeless Fishing to Save Whales, Women Hikers Give Back, Preserving Original Homesteads NH World (11.3) A coalition endeavors to save the Right Whale while allowing fishermen to save their livelihoods.