Rivers of a Lost Coast

Because of a lack of recent posts we’re giving you a double dose of good news:

First off, Brian Bowman of the Sacramento Bee reported yesterday the Nature Conservancy, purchasers of a large plot of land in the Garcia River watershed recently added the 4,500 acre Shasta Big Springs Ranch in Siskiyou county to their holdings. The Big Springs Creek which bubbles up and flows entirely within the ranch before dumping into the Shasta River is seen as critical salmon habitat in the Klamath River watershed. The Nature Conservancy plans on fencing off the creek and beginning stream-bed and riparian restoration immediately. Peter Moyle who’s been closely studying the Shasta River, sees the restoration of Big Springs as a major step-forward in protecting and restoring critical habitat. Big Springs Creek is fed by the Mt Shasta glacier, which delivers cold clean 55 degree water year round.

Nature Conservancy buys Big Spings Creek

Secondly, tickets for the Seattle showing are now available through the Wild Steelhead Coalition website. Tickets are available for both the pre-screening reception/mixer and also for the just the film itself. Filmmakers Justin Coupe and Palmer Taylor and narrator Tom Skerritt will be on hand for the event. Space is limited and the WSC is suggesting you purchase your tickets early.

Rivers of a Lost Coast Seattle Event

For the Sacramento screening at the Crest, tickets will be available in advance at http://www.thecrest.com (through http://www.tickets.com which will be available later this week) or by calling the box office at 1-800-225-2277. You can also pick up tickets at the Crest prior to and the day of the event. We are showing in the smaller downstairs theater where space is limited. We are strongly suggesting interested parties purchase tickets in advance.

Rivers of a Lost Coast at the Crest