Striking Balance (2016)
Synopsis
Join us on a journey across Canada as we look at our nation's breathtaking biosphere reserves in this eight-part cinematic documentary series. We'll explore some of the amazing places that make up our 18 UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves and what makes them special, from geological, ecological, historical and cultural perspectives. Nearly two million people live in these reserves, and we'll meet the passionate residents on a quest to find a balance between economic prosperity and environmental protection. We'll also investigate the reserves as living laboratories by joining academics, citizen scientists and indigenous knowledge-keepers in their research to create a more sustainable future for both Canadians and the environments in which we live.
Episodes
Long Point
Ontario's Long Point, the world's longest freshwater sand spit, is threatened by an invasive plant, phragmites.
Clayoquot Sound
British Columbia communities look to the past to learn how the environment, cultures and economies can thrive.
Mont Saint-Hilaire
The old-growth forest and pristine lake of Quebec's Mont Saint-Hilaire are cherished by nearby communities.
Bras d'Or
On the Bras d'Or Lake in Cape Breton Island, oyster farming was seen as a sustainable alternative to working in coal and steel.
Georgian Bay
Residents struggle to mitigate the impact of cottagers and a new highway on the region's endangered species.
Redberry Lake
Students conduct social and scientific experiments at Redberry, a salt lake at the heart of a shrinking Saskatchewan community.
Fundy
The Inner Bay of Fundy's population of Atlantic salmon is teetering on the edge of extinction, but people are determined to bring it back.
Waterton
Grizzlies are increasingly protected in Alberta, challenging the ranchers of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve to find new ways to coexist with them.
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Original Title
Striking Balance
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
17