Jim Cuddy
Narrator
Striking Balance (2016)
Season 2
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.
Released Oct. 4, 2016
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.biosphere-reserve, imdb.biosphere-region, imdb.unesco, imdb.ccunesco, imdb.canadian-nature, imdb.canada-nature, imdb.biosphere + 19 more, imdb.great-bear-lake, imdb.mount-arrowsmith, imdb.riding-mountain, imdb.niagara-escarpment, imdb.frontenac-arch, imdb.lac-saint-pierre, imdb.manicouagan-uapishka, imdb.southwest-nova, imdb.long-point-ontario, imdb.redberry-lake, imdb.clayoquot-sound, imdb.waterton, imdb.georgian-bay, imdb.mount-saint-hillaire, imdb.cape-breton-nova-scotia, imdb.canada, imdb.sustainable-development, imdb.sustainability, imdb.nature
Watch Providers: Tubi TV
Network: TVO
S2E1 - Tsa Tue Biosphere Reserve
Troubled by a history of uranium mining, the Sahtu Dene of Great Bear Lake create North America's largest biosphere reserve to protect its pristine waters for all of humanity.
Oct. 4, 2020, midnight
S2E2 - Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve
Quebec's Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve prides itself on working with industry toward a sustainable future. But their dream is put to the test when their biggest project is jeopardized by North America's largest hydro-electricity reservoir.
Oct. 11, 2020, midnight
S2E3 - Niagara Escarpment
In Ontario's Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, scientists, climbers and even quarry companies come up with innovative ways to co-exist with, restore and enhance the natural world.
Oct. 17, 2020, midnight
S2E4 - Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve
After suffering through repeated, tsunami-like floods north of Manitoba's Riding Mountain, the Von Bargens lead the call to restore nature's flood protection systems.
Oct. 25, 2020, midnight
S2E5 - Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve
Following unprecedented droughts, the people of BC's Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region begin their quest to restore the water balance.
Nov. 1, 2020, midnight
S2E6 - Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve
The yellow perch, a key indicator of the health of Quebec's Lac Saint-Pierre, is in serious trouble. But this little fish is inspiring the big change needed to restore the lake to its former glory.
Nov. 8, 2020, midnight
S2E7 - Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve
A little-known, but remarkable region of wetlands, called the Beaver Hills, are at risk of being swallowed by a growing Edmonton. As home to the world's most important herd of buffalo, people here are uniting to keep the Hills intact.
Nov. 15, 2020, midnight
S2E8 - Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve
The heart of eastern North America's last, great forest corridor is threatened by development, but the people of Ontario's Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve are determined to keep it intact.
Nov. 22, 2020, midnight
S2E9 - Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
Under siege from invasive species, the people of the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve innovate new ways to hold back, eradicate, and even eat the invaders.
Nov. 29, 2020, midnight
Network: TVO
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: Oct. 4, 2016
Last Air Date: Nov. 29, 2020, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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