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NOVA•Season 1•Episode 2

Where Did the Colorado Go?

7.9/10 · 18 votesMar 10, 197455 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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

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Episode Summary

"Where Did the Colorado Go?" is episode 2 of NOVA season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 18 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on March 10, 1974.

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