Our Project on a Global Scale
The relationship between humans and water can be seen at a global scale. Historically, communities developed near large bodies of water because of the ability to trade and transport goods. This trend is still noticeable today, as 14 of the 15 largest cities are located near large bodies of water. With a growing population and rising climate issues people around the world are struggling with water scarity, cleanliness, accessibility and rights. Water is a transboundary resource that connects our planet. Even though Montana is a landlocked state, “the watershed is being impacted by pollution from around the world. Carbon deposition from China has been found in high country snow meanwhile plastics dropped here in the Clark Fork River eventually circulate the Pacific Ocean”. Understanding the interconnectedness between water and communities is vital for the future of this resource. By deepening our personal understanding of our local connection to water we can find a reason to care about global issues as well.
Environmental art in forms of sculpture, film, and architecture are being used globally to reach people who may not otherwise care about the climate movement. Art has a way of evoking emotion and creativity that can be difficult to capture. Our artistic film The Clark Fork Stories addresses the connection between the Clark Fork River and our community. By giving all groups of people a voice, we can build an understanding of how our neighbors are impacted by the degradation of this river. We hope that by starting conversations about restoring our waterways at a local scale, will initiate change at a global scale.
We are not the first to create art about relationships to the river. The Global Rivers Art Exchange features art from around the world displaying people's connections to rivers and how their connections have been impacted by pollution and degradation. Check out some of the art here.
The relationship between humans and water can be seen at a global scale. Historically, communities developed near large bodies of water because of the ability to trade and transport goods. This trend is still noticeable today, as 14 of the 15 largest cities are located near large bodies of water. With a growing population and rising climate issues people around the world are struggling with water scarity, cleanliness, accessibility and rights. Water is a transboundary resource that connects our planet. Even though Montana is a landlocked state, “the watershed is being impacted by pollution from around the world. Carbon deposition from China has been found in high country snow meanwhile plastics dropped here in the Clark Fork River eventually circulate the Pacific Ocean”. Understanding the interconnectedness between water and communities is vital for the future of this resource. By deepening our personal understanding of our local connection to water we can find a reason to care about global issues as well.
Environmental art in forms of sculpture, film, and architecture are being used globally to reach people who may not otherwise care about the climate movement. Art has a way of evoking emotion and creativity that can be difficult to capture. Our artistic film The Clark Fork Stories addresses the connection between the Clark Fork River and our community. By giving all groups of people a voice, we can build an understanding of how our neighbors are impacted by the degradation of this river. We hope that by starting conversations about restoring our waterways at a local scale, will initiate change at a global scale.
We are not the first to create art about relationships to the river. The Global Rivers Art Exchange features art from around the world displaying people's connections to rivers and how their connections have been impacted by pollution and degradation. Check out some of the art here.