Celebrate the beauty of the McKenzie River with the “MyMcKenzie” ELP teams!
♦ Come to the fall tea
m’s photography exhibit and opening reception, Friday, Dec 2nd, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 140 Columbia Hall.
♦ Check out their website, which features their personal photo essays and themed galleries depicting colors, water in motion, and people enjoying the river.
♦ Visit them at the McKenzie Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec 3rd, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walterville Community Center (39259 Camp Creek Road, Springfield).
♦ Check out the summer team’s photography (website under construction), which was displayed at the 2011 McKenzie Arts Festival.
What is MyMcKenzie?
Through photography and interpretation, students are creating a portrait of the McKenzie River. As they have discovered the river and its people, they sought to reflect the river’s colors and movement, as well as the many relationships people have with this remarkable place.
The McKenzie River has long been important for clean drinking water, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, hydropower, irrigation, 
transportation, and inspiration. However, it has been impacted by development, habitat loss, channelization, water diversion and other impacts. Despite these challenges, it is still an incomparable treasure and one of the last strongholds for wild salmonids.
It is our hope and belief that people will protect and restore the McKenzie if they appreciate its special wild beauty. Images can evocatively capture the ever-changing and sometimes hidden personality of a place. Come experience the magic of the McKenzie through photography and stories and
contemplate your own relationship to our unique heritage, the McKenzie River.
ELP Student Photo Credits (from top to bottom): Mason Trinca, Rick Gurule, Angelina Hellar, Cassidy Ventura, and Nathan Ogata.
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