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Of all the rivers that spill from the dizzying array of Olympic peaks,
none issues from so grand and powerful a source or nourishes so rich and
 productive an ecosystem as the Hoh. — Tim McNulty, Poet and Conservationist

In the Burke Museum's environmental photography exhibit, Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story, acclaimed nature photographer Keith Lazelle uses his keen artistic eye to capture the dramatic beauty of the Hoh River, one of only a few virtually intact and pristine rivers in the contiguous United States. High from its source in the Olympic mountain range, the Hoh River flows naturally, as it has for thousands of years, over 50 miles into its estuary at the Pacific Ocean. The Hoh River valley supports an inspiring array of wildlife such as Bald Eagle, Northern Spotted Owl, Marbled Murrelet, Roosevelt Elk, Bull Trout, and Salmon, and is also home to one of Earth's last intact temperate rainforests — the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park — where annual rainfall can exceed 200 inches.

Organized by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Hoh River Trust, Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story presents fourteen large-format color photographs of the Hoh River ecosystem. Visitors follow the story of the Hoh River, from its rich history and cultural significance, to the ongoing tale of efforts among environmentalists, local communities, tribes, and government to protect and preserve the river.

Accompanying the lush visuals, the nature sounds of Emmy-award winning sound recordist Gordon Hempton immerse visitors in the experience of one of the last great American rivers.

Book available for purchase: Lazelle's work is also available for purchase in a companion book, Fast Moving Water: Images and Essays from the Hoh River, published by the Hoh River Trust.


Exhibit Specifications

Contents

14 framed color photographs, text panels, and captions, and audio CD of nature sounds

Participation Fee

Contact Mark R. Hand at 206-616-0268 or e-mail at mrhand@u.washington.edu

Size

Approx. 75 running feet

Crates

2

Weight

250 pounds

Security

Moderate

Shipping

Complimentary

Tour begins

Ongoing






Hoh River image
Hoh River in Storm Light
Photo by Keith Lazelle


Mossy Maples
Mossy Maples
Photo by Keith Lazelle


Hoh River image
Hoh River enters the Pacific Ocean at Sunset
Photo by Keith Lazelle


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For more information, please contact:
Mark R. Hand
Traveling Exhibits Coordinator
Phone: 206-616-0268
Email: mrhand@u.washington.edu





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