The Water Brothers
Two young eco-adventurer brothers, Alex and Tyler, travel the world to explore our relationship with water - what are the problems and where will the solutions come from? From a submarine at the bottom of the ocean to the top of mountain glaciers in Greenland, The Water Brothers share their passion for the world's most precious resource.
- 2012-2023
- 5 seasons
- Documentary
Two young eco-adventurer brothers, Alex and Tyler, travel the world to explore our relationship with water - what are the problems and where will the solutions come from? From a submarine at the bottom of the ocean to the top of mountain glaciers in Greenland, The Water Brothers share their passion for the world's most precious resource.
Season 5 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
The Breathing Lands
The Water Brothers adventure to Ontario's far north to experience the incredible power of peatlands to store carbon and water and why these biodiverse wetlands are so deserving of more protection. The Water Brothers is an eco-adventure documentary series that explores the world, uncovering the most challenging water stories of our time. Join Alex and Tyler Mifflin as they investigate the problems and search for the solutions, with dedicated conservationists, scientists, and citizens, all to better protect our most precious resource.
Episode 2
The Forever Chemicals
The water-resistant properties of countless products we use every day is made possible by a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS. Just how dangerous are these "forever chemicals" and are there safer alternatives?
Episode 3
Paving Over Paradise
About three quarters of the wetlands that once existed in southern Ontario are now gone. How do we restore these vital habitats that are also some of our best natural defenses against the effects of climate change?
Episode 4
The Great Plastic Lakes
Over 10 million kilograms of plastic enters the Great Lakes each year. As the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth fills up with plastic, it is also building up in the bodies of wildlife and the 40 million people who rely on the Lakes for drinking water. The Water Brothers go on a search for promising solutions to the massive global challenge of plastic pollution.
Episode 5
Save Our Soils
Soil is the foundation of Earth's biodiversity and our food supply, but its health is rapidly degrading around the world. The Water Brothers meet with scientists and farmers across Ontario who are dedicated to regenerating the health of soils and using more sustainable forms of agriculture.
Episode 6
The World's Oldest Water
In the deepest chambers of a northern Ontario mine, scientists have discovered the oldest water on Earth - over 2 billion years old. What secrets does this ancient water contain and how else are we connected to groundwater in our everyday lives?