Special Events UpdateWild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Gets Rave ReviewsThe meeting house was packed with an enthusiastic crowd on Thursday night, May 1st, 2008, when the Stroud™ Water Research Center hosted the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival. The aim of this nationwide film festival is to build a network of grassroots organizations connected by a common goal — to use film to educate, inspire and promote environmental stewardship. Started by the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) as a way to build community within the Yuba watershed in the Sierras of Northern California, and to explore environmental issues through the powerful medium of film, the tour is now the the largest of its kind in the United States. Its national sponsors include outdoor gear maker, Patagonia, Inc., along with Bright Planet, Clif Bar & Co., Earth Cinema Circle, Tom’s of Maine and Whole Foods Market. “When our friends at Trail Creek Outfitters asked us to host the Festival, we leapt at the opportunity,” said Bern Sweeney, Director of the Stroud Water Research Center. “These films provide the perfect complement to the watershed education programs we conduct for people of all ages, and the proceeds from the event help us continue to do great work.” “One third of the audience members were new to the Stroud Water Research Center, allowing us the opportunity to introduce them to what we’re doing in our research and education programs to understand fresh water and protect water quality,” said Lynn Biddle, Director of Development. “We’re grateful for the generous support of our local sponsors, especially Trail Creek Outfitters who made it all happen.” In addition to Trail Creek Outfitters, local sponsors also included: Concordville Subaru, Dig-It Landscape & Garden Designs, Francine's Community Marketplace, and SWI Vegetables. Attendees feasted on a fabulous spread of hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, and sat down to enjoy 8 winning films and documentaries. While they may have sat in the dark for several hours, they left enlightened, educated and inspired. Back to Spring 2008 Upstream Newsletter Home

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