"LEGACY OF A RIVER"
New Video Available from Northern Thunder
Northern Thunder has created a new video describing what local citizens
are doing to enhance and promote awareness of the two rivers which define
Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley. "Legacy of a River" lends a
river's eye view to the community, as viewers ride up the Chippewa River,
past its junction with the Eau Claire River, and see the landscape for
perhaps the first time from the vantage of a boat .
Local activists are working to end decades of neglect which has diminished
appreciation for the waterways and turned portions of their shorelines
into a dumping ground for garbage and industrial wastes. The video shows
some of the scenes of neglect and the clean-up efforts undertaken by concerned
people. "Legacy" is based on 5 years of river projects by Northern
Thunder. It seeks to stimulate others to act and create a growing spirit
of support for efforts that build access and use of the rivers into community
life.
The 17 minute video is available from Northern Thunder for free and may
be useful for stimulating discussion of local environmental topics in area
classrooms. To obtain "Legacy of a River," contact Northern Thunder
at the email address listed below or call 834-9276.
email us at nthunder@eau.net