![]() His comments have been edited for length and clarity. Potter recently talked about the thinking behind the film and his expectations for its reception. “Wings over Water” production has included some Wisconsin potholes. Hitting theaters next year, the film will be narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Michael Keaton and will address not only the importance of the prairie pothole region, but also the threat it faces from draining wetlands because of new farming practices. ![]() “The prairie potholes represent one of the most important ecosystems on planet Earth, yet few people even know of this landscape, much less its overall importance to our migratory birds, water and soil quality,” said Charlie Potter, the president and chief executive of the Illinois-based conservation group. The recommendations to protect and restore state resources total $137.5 million. ![]() Just this month, Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council included money to improve duck habitat in Minnesota’s prairie potholes as part of its proposed legislation this session. ![]() ![]() The Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, with support from Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl and the Audubon Society, is producing “Wings Over Water.” Its focus: the prairie pothole region, which spans over 300,000 square miles in the center of the continent, and is home to millions of birds and other species. A new IMAX film will transport viewers into an important, if often overlooked, region of North America. ![]()
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