Glen Canyon Institute's What the River Knows
October 22, 2026
Presented by Glen Canyon Institute this Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary explores the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. What the River Knows weaves together past and present to reveal the restoration of Glen Canyon and a new way forward for the Colorado River. Following the film screening, the event will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q+A.
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
Today, a lost Eden emerges from beneath Lake Powell, revealing both the consequences of past mistakes and the potential for a new path forward for the Colorado River. What The River Knows explores this pivotal moment, where the urgent need to rethink water management in the West aligns with an opportunity to restore a stunning landscape and flooded ancestral homeland. Amidst the grim discussions surrounding climate change and the Colorado River crisis, the film tells a powerful story of nature’s resilience: Glen Canyon is coming back to life.
- Director: Will Buckley and Diego Riley
- Country: USA
- Year: 2025
- Running Time: 34 min. (105 min. full event)
- Language: English