When the Salmon Runs Dry

The great salmon runs of the Columbia River teeter on the edge of extinction. This Emmy Award-winning film examines the impact of human development - dams, logging, and fishing - on the salmon population of the Pacific Northwest. It profiles a classic tale of the conflict between development and preserving endangered species.

Competing interests discuss their perspectives: environmentalists, farmers, fishermen, utilities managers, and biologists. Features a Native American sacred salmon ceremony.

Though produced in the 1990's the film is as relevant today as when it was first made, as the threat to salmon runs increases.

When the Salmon Runs Dry examines how development has affected salmon habitats.

A film by Nick Freeman, John de Graaf

51 Minutes

Grades 9 - 12

Item #: WHE-139

Examines the impact of human development - dams, logging, and fishing - on the salmon population of the Pacific Northwest

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Reviews and Festivals

"Highly Recommended. Some of the statistics presented have changed slightly over time, but sadly, the video still remains exceptionally relevant. By presenting varying passionate viewpoints of multiple stakeholders, the video effectively captures the complexity of salmon recovery. "
— Educational Media Reviews Online

"A lyrical creation with...a powerful impact. A fine piece on a controversial subject."
— Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Four stars. Highly recommended. A well-balanced report...the photography is superb."
— Video Rating Guide for Libraries

WINNER
5 Regional Emmy Awards: Best Documentary, Best Writing, Best Directing, Best Photography
Best of the West Competition, First Place
Washington Press Association Awards, First Place
American Film & Video Festival, Blue Ribbon

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