Water for the Prairies
1951, English. Directed by Lawrence Cherry.
This 1950s' film looks at the measures to preserve water flow from the Rocky Mountains. With the steady falling of the water table, the exploitation of timber stands and the recession of glaciers, water conservation was an urgent concern of the Alberta and federal governments.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 1 January 1951
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- Canada
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Water for the Prairies runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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Water for the Prairies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1951. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Water for the Prairies?
If you liked Water for the Prairies, try The Corporation, The Art of the Steal, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Water for the Prairies?
Water for the Prairies (1951) was directed by Lawrence Cherry.