Growing towns and cities, sustained drought, the quest for national energy independence, and climate change are all putting new pressures on dwindling water supplies. And there is one simple fact: fish need water, everyday. 'Against the Current' underscores the importance of healthy rivers and streams in the arid West. Told through the wisdom of four people: two ranchers, a biologist, and an environmental lawyer, this film tells the story of a rancher who, after 70 years, restored water to the stream that feeds his ranch.