Our Water In Motion
Every Drop of Water Tells a Story
As water travels downstream, it reflects and sustains the landscapes and communities it encounters. This vital resource connects us all. Join us as we share the stories of the Platte Basin and beyond.
Explore THE PLATTE BASIN
Timelapse
Timelapse photography is a visual story of how a place changes over time. Experience the Platte Basin in motion.
Stories · Films · Podcasts
Our team explores the Platte Basin and other watersheds to share stories of people, wildlife, and landscapes.
Pedaling THE WHOOPER HIGHWAY
Imagine pedaling by bike, 2,500 miles through the heart of the Great Plains–following an ancient migration of one of the rarest birds in the world, powered by grit, determination, and love for a species we almost lost.
From May 11-June 28, 2026, a photographer and an ecologist did just that.
Featured FILMS
RECENT Stories
The Wilderness Within
Caden ConnellyCaden Connelly explores the connections between conservation, agriculture, ecotourism, and environmental education in Namibia and Nebraska.
Patchwork Prairies
Kaden PoltThe science and story behind the small mammals of Nebraska’s grasslands.
Teaching Through Turtles
Caden ConnellyLarkin Powell’s impact on students through experiential learning.
About PBT
We are a group of storytellers using timelapse photography and multimedia to explore watersheds. PBT has been in motion since 2011 and is a project with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
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