Fillm & Discussion – “Chehalis: A Watershed Moment”

COMMUNITY FILM VIEWING & DISCUSSION
Directed by Shane Anderson & Jesse Andrew Clark
Chehalis: A Watershed Moment (2020) explores the challenges facing Washington State’s Chehalis River Basin, including increasing flood events, declining salmon populations, and difficult decisions about how communities should respond to a changing climate. The documentary examines diverse perspectives from tribal nations, scientists, conservationists, public officials, and residents.
The film asks a critical question:
How can communities balance flood protection, ecological restoration, and the preservation of a vital watershed for future generations?
Join us for a special screening and community conversation about the future of the Chehalis River Basin, climate resilience, flood management, salmon recovery, and the communities that depend on this vital watershed.
Discussion Topics
The history and future of the Chehalis River Basin
Flooding, climate change, and community resilience
Salmon recovery and habitat protection
Tribal perspectives and stewardship
Local solutions for a sustainable watershed
Guest Speakers
Jesse Andrew Clark
Codirector of Chehalis: A Watershed Moment
Paul Bakke
Environmental Scientist
Location:
Trans Alta Commons, Room 122