May 3, 2012: An Evening About Salmon Recovery in Northwest

·         Running the Gauntlet, Film

·         Reading and Discussion with Steve Hawley, Author of Recovering A Lost River

Learn about salmon recovery in the Northwest.  The presenters will show the recently-released film Running the Gauntlet, which portrays the vital role of salmon in the lives of people, animals and a healthy ecosystem. This acclaimed documentary explores how human activity and dams affect salmon survival, and takes a critical look at the effectiveness of efforts to restore collapsing salmon runs. After the film, author Steven Hawley will read from his book, Recovering a Lost River, which touches on themes from the film. Hawley will answer questions and engage the audience in a discussion about salmon and dams.

6 pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend.

Doors open at 5pm.

Admission: Free.

Presented by: The High Desert Museum.

Tags: High Desert Museam, McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Salmon Recovery in the NW
Categories: Events

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