This is a David & Goliath story about one man determined to prevent development that threatens the upper Amazonian watershed. The backdrop of the story is one of the most unique biospheres in the world, the upper Amazon River basin. Development is going to happen, the ERI works to educate the developers, politicians, and citizens to work in a way that doesn't deteriorate the already dwindling purity of this unique biosphere. The watershed faces threats not only in the form of environmental factors such as floods and erosion, but from existing human factors. A recent boom in gold mining, oil exploration, instream gravel mining, and hydro-power projects have brought an increased and accelerated threat to the the Ecuadorian Amazon region. Over the past few years, the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute has established a presence as the leading river conservation organization in Ecuador . By increasing global awareness of watershed issues in Ecuador, the ERI hopes to minimize the exploitation of the environment and the people who depend upon it.
shot and directed by Pat McDonnell
edited by Ryan Sarnowski
edited by Ryan Sarnowski
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