Through the collaborative efforts of public health students and faculty, a state agency concerned with groundwater protection, and a local board of health, a video was produced on what local communities can do to protect groundwater from toxic contaminants. This document describes the planning and production stages of the film, emphasizing the collaborative effort and the student learning experiences involved in the project. Several tasks accomplished in the project are discussed, including: (1) obtaining a basic knowledge of groundwater problems; (2) determining the budget; (3) raising the necessary funds; (4) locating personnel to manage the technical production work; (5) writing the script; (6) developing graphics; (7) interviewing local officials and residents; (8) shooting the initial footage; and (9) editing the 40 hours of tape into a half hour program. The final section of the paper briefly outlines the distribution phase of the finished product. (TW)