RIVERS OF SUCCESS
A popular tenet among biologists is that "everything is connected," and nowhere does this ring more true than when one considers our river and stream ecosystems. From their headwaters to the ocean, rivers and streams are highly valued biologically, recreationally, and economically. The need to understand the ecological importance of river and stream dynamics has never been more important; drastic changes to these river environments, e.g., water diversion, channelization, and impoundment are occurring without our knowing the long-term consequences of such actions. FCF is addressing the aquatic resource conservation issues surrounding our flowing waters, from small headwater streams to large rivers, by spearheading a variety of efforts to raise public and legislative awareness.
PROJECTS
Together with the National Science Foundation, the Japan-US Friendship Commission, the US Environmental Protection Agency, The Japan Foundation, and the US Forest Service, FCF is assisting a coalition of scientists from Colorado State University and filmmakers at Freshwater Illustrated, Inc. to produce a documentary that illustrates the value of the headwater stream ecosystems to both aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Production is nearing completion.
Contacts:
John Epifanio
Fred Harris
Photo: Jeremy Monroe @ Freshwater Illustrated