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The Daytripper

Making of a Million - Daytripping with the Nature Conservancy in Texas: Fresh Water

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Every Texan knows the magic of diving into a cool swimming hole, reeling in a big one on the lake, tubing down the river, running through sprinklers, or just turning on the tap. Water is more than ritual and recreation—it's our most valuable resource. Our lives and millions of animals depend on it. So how do we celebrate our freshwater while protecting it? I'm on a mission to find out.

Aired: 06/14/26 | Expires: 06/14/29
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