That’s the driving force behind “What Lies Unseen,” a new documentary series debuting this weekend from the nonprofit Clean Up The Lake and its newly launched media division, Make a Difference Creative
Clean Up The Lake has been on a mission to remove litter, preserve artifacts, and protect freshwater ecosystems through scuba diving cleanups for several years. Their most ambitious project now takes audiences deep below the surface, revealing unseen threats and unexpected discoveries hiding in our lakes.
What is “What Lies Unseen”?
More than just another conservation documentary, this series is a real-time adventure. Each episode follows Colin West and his dedicated team tackling lakebed cleanups, uncovering everything from discarded trash to lost historical artifacts. Along the way, they face dangerous diving conditions, extreme underwater environments, and shocking finds that shed light on the impact of human activity in our lakes.
What You’ll See in the Series:
- Underwater archaeology – Historic discoveries beneath the surface
- The dangers of deep lake cleanups – Low visibility, high risk
- Environmental threats – Invasive species, algal blooms & pollution
- Stunning cinematography – Lake Tahoe, the Sierra, and beyond
”This series defines who we are. We’re telling our story, our adventure, and our battle to protect our lakes.
Colin West
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Watch Episode 1: Marlette Lake, NV
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