Lynn Canal Conservation is hosting a free series of films Saturday “devoted to the love and discovery of place and the people that work to keep clean water flowing.”
It starts at 6 p.m. at the Chilkat Center.
“Where the Heck is Donlin?,” by Ground Truth Trekking, documents two people completing a three-part, 1,000 mile human-powered expedition through the proposed footprint of the Donlin Mine in Southwest Alaska.
According to Ground Truth Trekking’s website, the film will examine issues like a high-level, comprehensive study on the mercury threat and environmental advocacy work to modernize the Alaska mine permitting system.
“Journey to the Stikine and the Sacred Headwaters,” by Mountain Mind Collective, follows an ambitious 19-year-old who, along with his brother, explores the Stikine and discovers the struggle to protect the Sacred Headwaters basin from development.
“The Meaning of Wild” presents a meandering journey through the Tongass National Forest via foot, kayak, boat and plane in an effort to find the “true meaning and value of wilderness.” It is presented by the Sitka Conservation Society in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service.
“Precious Waters” focuses on Minnesota’s sulfide mining controversy and the importance of clean water in surrounding rivers flowing into Lake Superior.