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"Downstream: Connecting Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico" emphasizes how we are all connected — through our decisions, attitudes & actions. This documentary examines potential impact(s) of nitrogen, a fertilizer commonly used in the production of corn. Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University began this production in September 2016,
traveling to Louisiana with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico.
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After the documentary's debut at a community-screening event, a panel of experts discussed it, as shown in this video recording. Dr. Adam Kuban (moderator, co-creator of WQI) asked these professionals: [1] what they learned from this documentary; [2] besides cover crops, what other viable solutions exist to address excess nutrients in our watersheds; and [3] what can we, as a general public, do to improve & maintain our water quality.
Downstream Preview Trailer 1:02
Water Quality Indiana Panel 45:57
Connecting the Gulf to Indiana
Day 1: Water Quality Indiana Travels to Louisiana 0:41
Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University embarked on a documentary field trip, traveling to Louisiana in September 2016 with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico. We hope to bring the Gulf "back" to Indiana, emphasizing through our eventual documentary how we are all connected by water — through our decisions, attitudes & actions.
New Orleans Photo Gallery
Connecting the Gulf to Indiana
Day 2: Bayou Wildlife 0:50
Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University embarked on a documentary field trip, traveling to Louisiana in September 2016 with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico. We hope to bring the Gulf "back" to Indiana, emphasizing through our eventual documentary how we are all connected by water — through our decisions, attitudes & actions.
Lafitte Photo Gallery
Connecting the Gulf to Indiana
Day 3: Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium 0:48
Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University embarked on a documentary field trip, traveling to Louisiana in September 2016 with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico. We hope to bring the Gulf "back" to Indiana, emphasizing through our eventual documentary how we are all connected by water — through our decisions, attitudes & actions.
Cocodrie Photo Gallery
Connecting the Gulf to Indiana
Day 4: A Local Perspective 1:04
Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University embarked on a documentary field trip, traveling to Louisiana in September 2016 with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico. We hope to bring the Gulf "back" to Indiana, emphasizing through our eventual documentary how we are all connected by water — through our decisions, attitudes & actions.
Barrier Islands Photo Gallery
Connecting the Gulf to Indiana
Day 5: The Water Institute of the Gulf 1:01
Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University embarked on a documentary field trip, traveling to Louisiana in September 2016 with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico. We hope to bring the Gulf "back" to Indiana, emphasizing through our eventual documentary how we are all connected by water — through our decisions, attitudes & actions.
Baton Rouge Photo Gallery
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Water Quality Indiana
Ball State University | Virginia B. Ball Center
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"Downstream: Connecting Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico" emphasizes how we are all connected — through our decisions, attitudes & actions. This documentary examines potential impact(s) of nitrogen, a fertilizer commonly used in the production of corn. Students enrolled in Water Quality Indiana at Ball State University began this production in September 2016, traveling to Louisiana with the intent to learn more about hypoxia, or the dead zone, in the Gulf of Mexico.
After the documentary's debut at a community-screening event, a panel of experts discussed it, as shown in this video recording. Dr. Adam Kuban (moderator, co-creator of WQI) asked these professionals: [1] what they learned from this documentary; [2] besides cover crops, what other viable solutions exist to address excess nutrients in our watersheds; and [3] what can we, as a general public, do to improve & maintain our water quality.
Water Quality Indiana Panel 45:57