Follow the path of water from the rainforests of Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest to the Coastal communities that rely on fresh water… and discover one of the world’s most amazing water treatment (eco)systems.

Directed by Jeremy Monroe & David Herasimtschuk.

Produced in Partnership with the US Forest Service, with cooperation from the Luquillo Experimental Forest, and support from the National Science Foundation. Contains English & Spanish captions.

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