Can restoring natural river landscapes save Germany from a water crisis?
In short: Germany's water resources are under threat from rising temperatures and falling groundwater. This documentary explores the high-stakes tension between industrial agriculture, nature conservation, and political interests as communities fight to secure their water future.
The film examines how decades of river straightening have compromised Germany's ability to manage water. By focusing on the Unstrut, Mulde, and Elbe rivers, it illustrates why restoring floodplains is critical for drinking water supplies, climate adaptation, and flood protection.
It highlights the friction between competing agendas: farmers seeking to maintain production, environmentalists pushing for renaturation, and politicians navigating complex land-use priorities. The central challenge lies in finding a path to improve water retention across three German states.
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