We
are pleased to share with you the exciting news that Western Libraries and
Western Washington University’s Huxley College of the Environment are
partnering to host Elwha:
A River Reborn, a new traveling exhibit from the Burke Museum
of Natural History and Culture, from Oct. 6 through Dec. 30 in Western
Libraries Special Collections (Wilson Library 6th Floor).
Based on a Mountaineers book
of the same name by Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes and photographer Steve
Ringman, the exhibit takes viewers to the Northwest’s legendary Elwha River
Valley to discover the people, places, and history behind a remarkable regional
story – and the largest dam removal project ever undertaken. Through
first-person accounts, stunning photographs, and informative text printed on
free-standing banners, follow the Elwha’s journey from abundant wilderness to
economic engine – to an unprecedented experiment in restoration and renewal
that has captured global attention.
In
conjunction with this exhibit, a variety of events will be offered throughout
fall quarter, including two Huxley College Speaker Series events and two
screenings of the film “Return of the River” (with director John Gussman in
attendance), one on campus and one at Bellingham’s Pickford Film Center (PFC),
The PFC screening of this film is being co-sponsored by the Pickford on Saturday, October 4th at
6:30 pm, with a reception scheduled for the film beginning at 5:30
pm and offered as part of their "Doctober" month-long celebration of
documentaries showcased throughout the month of October.
Elwha:
A River Reborn was developed by the Burke Museum
of Natural History and Culture in collaboration with The Seattle Times,
Mountaineers Books, and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. National touring sponsor
is The Snoqualmie Tribe. Sponsorship of the local presentation of Elwha is provided
by Western Libraries and Huxley College of the Environment at Western
Washington University.
Stay tuned for more news coming
soon about other related events and opportunities to learn about Elwha: A River Reborn.
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