Watch short video segments from the WyomingPBS documentary Glaciers of the Winds and learn about the scientific exploration and retreat of the glaciers in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. The documentary looks at the big picture of how receding alpine glaciers will affect the ecosystem, municipalities, farmers, and ranchers downstream.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Students will analyze how glaciers play a part in the different ecosystems.
• Students will describe how people in Wyoming are using science to better use the water from these glaciers.

Watch the entire documentary Glaciers of the Winds