Category - Oceans, Water Quality and Watersheds

Winner:
River Webs  58:00  (Japan)
River Webs examines the remarkable world of river ecosystems and the science that explores them through the dramatic story of an important Japanese ecologist, Dr. Shigeru Nakano. Nakano's inspiring life, tragic death, and enduring legacy illustrate the strength of curiosity, the fragility of life, and the interconnectedness of our world.
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Pulp, Poo and Perfection  15:00  (Chile)
This short documentary investigates two issues threatening surfing and water quality in Chile. Featuring interviews and surfing with Ramon Navarro, Shane Dorian, Congrio Colorado and Chilean friends.
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Katherine Knight Awards:
Devil’s Oven  52:00   (U.S.A.  Ohio)
Centered around a still-burning century-old mine fire known as Devil’s Oven, the video documents the boom to bust era of the Hocking Valley Coal Fields of Southeastern Ohio.
 Included is the rise of the labor movement, and the socio-economic and environmental impact of the mining industry evident in the scared hillsides, polluted streams, and dying villages. Conclusions document the efforts to rectify this devastating legacy.
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Clavey Reflections  15:54   (U.S.A.  Sierra Nevada)
The Clavey River Watershed, located on the western slopes of California's Sierra Nevada Range, and a local collaborative effort to protect the health of the watershed. Presents the Clavey River watershed as a unique and important ecological system worthy of protection and local stewardship. This short documentary offers a distinctive and well-written narration of the pre-history, history and modern-day Clavey River watershed over visually stunning footage. Footage includes aerial views as well as on the ground close-ups and vistas showing significant aspects of the watershed. Produced for the Clavey River Ecosystem Project (CREP),a community collaboration created to assess and protect the health of the watershed.
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River Lab  29:20  (U.S.A.  Connecticut)
A grassroots organization in Connecticut realizes that environmental education directed at children can be more effective than political advocacy. River-Lab, the resulting education program integrated into local schools, is developed and taught primarily by parents and other volunteers, rather than teachers. By involving parents (and other family members and members of the community), the program teaches not only the children, but also the volunteers, as well as the community at large. The documentary shows how one person with vision and dedication can make a difference.
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Don’t Release A Pest, Freezing is Best  03:17 PSA   (U.S.A.)
A fish and a little girl perform in a public service announcement “Don’t release a pest, Freezing is best!” and then have a lively discussion. In the end they agree it is best to follow the guidelines in the public service announcement when getting rid of your fish tank.
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A Fish Tale  13:30   (Australia)
The beauty of Western Australia’s Rottnest Island is matched only by its uniqueness. Home to many species of tropical fish, living alongside those from, as far south as Antarctica, it is a place one would presume heritage listed. This documentary shows the diversity, the beauty and the rarity of this unique place. It also tells the story of how greed is destroying this environment and how many fish and other marine animals may be under threat, as the race for new oil deposits gathers momentum. Interviews with leading experts on the marine environment, coupled with exquisite footage, tell an emotional tale of commerce over what we value most.
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