About This Event
The American Southwest Screening
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, The American Southwest is an adventurous journey down the Colorado River that explores the region’s extraordinary wildlife, cultural history, and uncertain future.
Panel Discussion
This epic film showcases the beauty of the western United States' mightiest waterway and what's at stake if we don't act now. Thankfully, the Utah Wildlife Federation, Berryman Institute, and partners across the state are already working on solutions that you and Utah's communities can be a part of. This panel will highlight what's being done to steward our water resources in Utah.
Tickets
100% of your ticket purchase will support the Utah Wildlife Federation and the Berryman Institute
$14 general admission, $12 student admission
Early bird $6 ticket discount through March 11th!
- $8 general admission, $6 student admission
Bring a friend:
- Purchase two tickets or more for an added $2 discount per ticket
- Purchase four tickets or more for a $4 discount per ticket
Want to donate the full price of your ticket, or beyond? You can always specify an added donation amount at check-out.
Meet the Panelists
Sarah Koenigsberg is a documentary filmmaker, conservation photographer, and science communications consultant whose work centers on stories of art, environment, and community in the American West. Her films and teaching cross disciplines, illuminating the power of storytelling as a medium through which to explore complex social, science, and policy issues. Inspired by the successes of place-based collaboratives, she strives to facilitate that type ground up of problem solving in public land management, watershed restoration, and climate adaptation. Since producing her award-winning documentary "The Beaver Believers” she's embarked upon a mid-life plot twist, joining the department of Environment and Society at Utah State University to pursue her PhD. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll likely find her traipsing through beaver wetlands, camera in hand, accompanied by her canine Creative Consultants, Willow and Suitcase.
Jack Schmidt is Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies and Professor Emeritus of Watershed Science. He joined the faculty at Utah State University in 1991. He and his students have contributed research in understanding the geomorphology of rivers throughout the western US and developing strategies for protecting and restoring those rivers. Between 2011 and 2014, he served as Chief of the USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center.
Amy Wicks is the Programs Manager for Utah Rivers Council, where she focuses on public policy affecting water conservation and Utah’s aquatic ecosystems including the Colorado River and Great Salt Lake Basins. She served three, four-year terms as an elected official on the Ogden City Council. During her tenure she spearheaded numerous conservation, transparency, fiscal accountability and public engagement initiatives. In her free time, Amy’s favorite place is on one of Utah’s wild rivers in a raft or kayak.
Can’t make it to The American Southwest Screening on March 26th? You can still make a difference.
Please consider supporting the Utah Wildlife Federation and the Berryman Institute with a donation today. Your support makes a direct impact—protecting wildlife, advancing research, and connecting Utahns to the outdoors.
Donate today and help secure the future of Utah’s wild places and the species that call them home.
About This Event
The American Southwest Screening
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, The American Southwest is an adventurous journey down the Colorado River that explores the region’s extraordinary wildlife, cultural history, and uncertain future.
Panel Discussion
This epic film showcases the beauty of the western United States' mightiest waterway and what's at stake if we don't act now. Thankfully, the Utah Wildlife Federation, Berryman Institute, and partners across the state are already working on solutions that you and Utah's communities can be a part of. This panel will highlight what's being done to steward our water resources in Utah.
Tickets
100% of your ticket purchase will support the Utah Wildlife Federation and the Berryman Institute
$14 general admission, $12 student admission
Early bird $6 ticket discount through March 11th!
- $8 general admission, $6 student admission
Bring a friend:
- Purchase two tickets or more for an added $2 discount per ticket
- Purchase four tickets or more for a $4 discount per ticket
Want to donate the full price of your ticket, or beyond? You can always specify an added donation amount at check-out.
Meet the Panelists
Sarah Koenigsberg is a documentary filmmaker, conservation photographer, and science communications consultant whose work centers on stories of art, environment, and community in the American West. Her films and teaching cross disciplines, illuminating the power of storytelling as a medium through which to explore complex social, science, and policy issues. Inspired by the successes of place-based collaboratives, she strives to facilitate that type ground up of problem solving in public land management, watershed restoration, and climate adaptation. Since producing her award-winning documentary "The Beaver Believers” she's embarked upon a mid-life plot twist, joining the department of Environment and Society at Utah State University to pursue her PhD. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll likely find her traipsing through beaver wetlands, camera in hand, accompanied by her canine Creative Consultants, Willow and Suitcase.
Jack Schmidt is Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies and Professor Emeritus of Watershed Science. He joined the faculty at Utah State University in 1991. He and his students have contributed research in understanding the geomorphology of rivers throughout the western US and developing strategies for protecting and restoring those rivers. Between 2011 and 2014, he served as Chief of the USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center.
Amy Wicks is the Programs Manager for Utah Rivers Council, where she focuses on public policy affecting water conservation and Utah’s aquatic ecosystems including the Colorado River and Great Salt Lake Basins. She served three, four-year terms as an elected official on the Ogden City Council. During her tenure she spearheaded numerous conservation, transparency, fiscal accountability and public engagement initiatives. In her free time, Amy’s favorite place is on one of Utah’s wild rivers in a raft or kayak.
Can’t make it to The American Southwest Screening on March 26th? You can still make a difference.
Please consider supporting the Utah Wildlife Federation and the Berryman Institute with a donation today. Your support makes a direct impact—protecting wildlife, advancing research, and connecting Utahns to the outdoors.
Donate today and help secure the future of Utah’s wild places and the species that call them home.