Healing the Big River: Salmon Dreams and the Columbia River Treaty
Take
a visual journey to the origins of the Columbia River, from its source as a
tiny spring in the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Ocean. Photographer Peter
Marbach shares stories from his 12-year project documenting all 1,250 miles of
the mighty river. Learn about the complicated history of the Columbia River
Treaty, its impact on First Nations and Indigenous communities, and the ongoing
efforts to restore one of the world's greatest salmon runs, from the sea to its
source in British Columbia.
Peter
Marbach is an author and photographer with three decades of experience
capturing Oregon's most beautiful landscapes. His work addresses important
environmental and Indigenous justice issues
and has been featured in National Geographic, Oregon Field Guide,
and more.
Marbach's photo essay
book, Healing the Big River: Salmon Dreams and the Columbia River Treaty
includes guest essays by First Nations leaders, tribal members, and salmon
restoration advocates about their connection to the river and efforts to
re-negotiate for a modernized treaty that honors Indigenous knowledge and the
natural environment.