Photo by Saviour Mifsud

Rivers

Dispatch

Our top picks for the week.


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SEP 16, 2023

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01. Photographer pick: Saviour Mifsud

Saviour is a photographer who documents the ruggedly beautiful landscape of his home region, of the Faroe Islands, and beyond. He also offers photography tours. You can keep up with Saviour’s travels and photography on Instagram, and find more information on his website

Photo by Saviour Mifsud

02. Article pick: Ten Rivers Facing Pollution, Development, and Climate Change—And Policies That Can Help

An annual report highlights 10 waterways that have arrived at forks–where public support could determine whether they receive protection. 

It’s of no surprise that the river everyone is talking about, the Colorado, tops the list. 

Photo by Tom Gainor on Unsplash

03. Book pick: Run, River, Run

Run, River, Run: A Naturalist's Journey Down One of the Great Rivers of the West, takes readers along on a journey covering the entirety of the Green River, from southern Wyoming to northeastern Utah. With the astute naturalist, Ann Zwinger, as the guide, it’s easy to become immersed in the iconic river, even from afar.

04. Video pick: Not enough water to go around

This recent 60 minutes report examines the critical level that the Colorado River has fallen to in the last two decades, and the actions that need to be taken now, and in the future. 

05. Quote of the Week:

“I understand that everything is connected, that all roads meet, and that all rivers flow into the same sea.”

         — Paulo Coelho


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