Mother River

Devin pursues her dream to become the first Black woman to kayak the entire Mississippi River, listening to the river and following her guidance to navigate challenges such as the realities of being a minority in the paddling community and the nuances of being a single Mother.  

Reconnected

Subtitle: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound. This film highlights the importance of stream barrier removal through interviews with community members, environmental experts (including CRC), & river advocates.

Rivers Cannot Defend Themselves

30 Years ago, the Farmington River became the first partnership wild and scenic river, setting a new precedent and path for rivers to be protected.  David Sinish, one of the principal activists who led the fight, looks back at the events that made this unique designation possible.

Judy’s Creek

Subtitle: Discovering the Secret Life of the Streambed. Follow ecologist, educator, and author, Dr. Judy Li, into the world of caddisflies. Judy shares how her childhood curiosity led to a career in freshwater science, and how she has found ways to share the joys of science with audiences of all ages.

Paddle Tribal Waters

When the largest dam removal project in history begins, a group of indigenous youth learns to whitewater kayak, hoping to become the first people to paddle the restored Klamath River from source to sea.

Healing Hiłsyaqƛis 

Hiłsyaqƛis (Tranquil Creek) is located within the traditional territory of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla‐o‐qui‐aht) First Nation in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia. A desire to understand sharp declines in wild Pacific salmonoids sparked research, monitoring, and habitat restoration in hopes of helping wild fish populations recover. 

Mussel Grubbing

Subtitle: A Citizen Science Treasure Hunt. Following a citizen scientist's journey of discovery, the film explores the treasure hunt for freshwater mussels in the upper Sangamon River. Finding a diverse collection of healthy mussels means a healthy river and a healthy community.

On, In & Under the Sava 

Armed with a raft, snorkels, and flippers, this film follows the journey of four friends as they drift down Slovenia’s Sava River with one mission: find the elusive finned-monsters that dwell in the deep to help protect the river from dams.

River Cowboys: Keepin’ it Wild 

This short film showcases the stunning landscapes of the internationally recognized Red River Gorge, and Kentucky’s only Wild & Scenic Red River. It highlights an ongoing environmental challenge: removing trash from our waterways.