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  • ABOUT
  • PROJECTS
    • Documentary Films
    • Education Resources
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    • Driftless PhotoBook
  • LEADERSHIP
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Explore with us!

The Driftless is a Majestic Place

Sustainable Driftless reaches the hearts and minds of the people, young and not-so-young,  of the Driftless Region through production of stunning science adventure documentary films taking you on a birds-eye view and deep into the hidden world of caves and underground streams.

Our Films

OUR REGIONALLY INSPIRED AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY

Decoding the Driftless

A Film of Science Exploration and Adventure


Check out the trailer for Sustainable Driftless’ feature-length documentary film, Decoding the Driftless, above. |


The film is a wild ride of adventure through the air, across rugged landscapes, on and under the water, through a secret underworld, and across time itself to explore and decipher ancient clues of archaeology, paleontology, geology, and biology of the Driftless Region, with its captivating scenic beauty. 


Learn why this one region, in the heart of America, is the only “island driftless region” in the world.

Buy a copy of Decoding the Driftless

WXOW-TV News 19 Coverage: Spirit of the Driftless

Dustin Luecke interviews Tim Jacobson

News story from WXOW-TV News 19 announcing the world premiere of the documentary film "Decoding the Driftless: Preserving Our Legacy" produced by Sustainable Driftless, Inc., in collaboration with Untamed Science, Inc. WXOW interviews one of the producers of the film, Tim Jacobson about this follow-up to the wildly popular "Decoding the Driftless." This news segment aired on 9-19-2025. Visit www.WXOW.com and www.Sustainable-Driftless.org

Dedicated to late George Howe

The second in a series of news stories on WXOW News 19 about the upcoming film premiere of "Spirit of the Driftless: Preserving Our Legacy," with an interview of executive producer Tim Jacobson. The film was produced as a collaboration between Sustainable Driftless, Inc. and Untamed Science, Inc. The film is dedicated in the memory of one of its producers, the late George Howe of La Crescent, Minnesota.

Our Films

OUR NEWEST FILM--PREMIERING September 23, 2025

Spirit of the Driftless: Preserving Our Legacy

View the trailer


 Premiering September 23, 2025 at Viterbo Fine Arts Center at 7 PM

 Open to all - free

 Theater doors open at 6:40PM


Building upon the incredible success of Decoding the Driftless, this new documentary takes you on an immersive journey through the precious landscape of the region. Once again teamed with Untamed Science, the filmmakers explore the land spared from the crushing Ice Age glaciers while encouraging viewers to consider their role in preserving this unique landscape and culture.



Buy a copy of Spirit of the Driftless

Help Our Cause

 Your support and contributions will help us:

  • Provide resources to schools and libraries in the Driftless Region.
  • Advocate for the conservation of this unique area.
  • Support vibrant communities throughout the region.

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Sustainable Driftless, Inc.

P.O. Box 1231

La Crosse, WI 54602


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