The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting a screening of the newly released
"Call of the Scenic River: An Ohio Journey" at the Capitol Theatre
on Thursday, 7 p.m., April 26.
A featured member of those interviewed is Jim Bissell, the museum's curator of botany.
"Call of the Scenic River: An Ohio Journey" is the
story of Ohio’s most natural waterways, told by those who appreciate
their splendor and work to protect and preserve them for future
generations
Few people realize that Ohio was the first state to pass a
scenic rivers act in March 1968. Ohio’s program continues to lead river conservation efforts because of its respect for private property, commitment to
designating the most ecologically intact systems, and popular
volunteer opportunities.
Released during the 40th anniversary year of the
Clean Water Act, this film follows Ohio filmmaker Tom Mayor’s journey as
he experiences Ohio’s scenic rivers and learns firsthand about
nonpoint-source pollution and the ecological and economic impacts of
water quality.
This movie screening is being presented by the
Natural Areas Division of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Proceeds
from this event will benefit the Museum's Natural Areas Program,
which protects land along the wild-and-scenic-designated portions of the
Grand River, Chagrin River, Conneaut Creek and Ashtabula River.
For more information about the Museum's conservation work,
visit http://www.cmnh.org/conservation.aspx
Tickets are $6 per person and will be available at the
door of the Capitol Theatre or on its website: http://tiny.cc/piy7aw
Jeffrey L. Frischkorn
JFrischkorn@News-Herald.com
Twitter: @Fieldkorn
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