Celebrate 50 Years w/Friends of the White Salmon River
October 23 @ 7:00 pm
Stories from our past, challenges of the next 50 years, and the community making our work possible.
Join us for a special evening at the Bingen Theater to celebrate 50 years of community-powered conservation, in the interest of the river since 1976.
All are invited! Volunteers, supporters, recreation enthusiasts, neighbors, and any person who is curious about keeping rivers clean, cold, and alive. Whether you’ve been following our work for years or are just getting to know us, we’d love to celebrate with you.
Program
6:30 pm | Doors Open + Live Music by Confluence
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Program
Invocation from a Yakama tribal leader
History and Successes
- The 1976 Dams Fight: Our Origin Story
- Condit Dam Removal: Restoring a Free-Flowing River
- Husum/BZ Corner Rezone: Protecting 161 Acres of Forest
- The Lower White Salmon Coalition: A Shared Vision for the River
- Joining Forces with Friends of Mt Adams
Critical Issues for the Future
- Forests, Water, and Climate Change
- Fish and the White Salmon River
Collective Action
- Presentation of initiatives to address the critical issues
- What is needed
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Community Reception + Live Music
Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the theater.
Program Participants (Thus Far):
Brenna Bell (Crag Law Center)
Susan Hollingsworth Elliott (American Whitewater)
Brent Foster (Green Thumb Projects)
Kevin Gorman (Former Executive Director, Friends of the Columbia Gorge)
Jurgen Hess (Former Board Member, Friends of Mt Adams)
Kathy von Mosch (long-time Klickitat County activist)
Lottie Sam (Yakama Nation Fisheries)
Kaola Swanson (The Conservation Fund)
Rick Till (arborist)
Pat Arnold (Friends of the White Salmon River)
Bill Weiler (Friends of the White Salmon River)
And All of You!
Tickets
Tickets are $15 + ticketing fees to help cover venue costs.
We would like this celebration to be accessible to everyone and have set aside a quantity of free tickets. No one will be turned away due to payment! If the amount is not within your budget, please email us at Friends@friendsofthewhitesalmon.org for a free ticket.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
