WATER IS

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Year
1975
Reference
F630
Media type
Moving image
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Rights Information
Year
1975
Reference
F630
Media type
Moving image
Item unavailable online
Place of production
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Duration
0:23:24
Production company
NZBC
Credits
Producer: Tony Rimmer
Producer: David Pumphrey

An educational film about the properties and uses of water, from recreational to scientific.
Explains the cyclical flow of water and the manner in which we rely on it for prosperity and well-being.
The work of a hydrologist and his theories on ‘fog interception’ as means of harvest water for the dry South Canterbury tussock lands.
The diversion of water for use by Timaru.
How freezing works utilise porous gravels to recycle their water.
The effects of flooding and the research in high catchment areas that goes into producing data that will allow for the construction of better storm water drainage.