Historian and policy expert Chris Manganiello demonstrates how through the centuries humans have exploited Georgia's rivers to fit their needs. He shows that rivers can give or take away the power of humans, and how the human spirit adapts.

Environmental historian Will Bryan examines the history of the Savannah River from the pre-colonial era to European settlement and into the modern day. He also contextualizes the historic city of the banks of the Savannah that shares the river's name.