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Cuyahoga Valley National Park premiers 'Walking the River' on Aug. 15
8/6/2008
CONTACT:
Mary Pat Doorley
(440) 546-5995 or (440) 343-7355
mary_pat_doorley@nps.gov
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio (Aug. 6, 2008) - On Friday, Aug. 15, the premier of "Walking the River" will occur at 7 p.m. at Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There is no cost but donations will be accepted for the Scholarship Fund at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center.
Journey with three local filmmakers as they travel up the Cuyahoga River in this light-hearted documentary film. Travel from Cleveland into Northeast Ohio’s industrial valley, walk into one of the most visited national parks in the country, discover wildlife and unique personalities, consider the river’s complex watershed and Akron’s water quality strategies and paddle through the rapidly developing rural origins of the river.
Along the way, stories of the river’s fiery past blend with a unique look at its current state. Raise your awareness of environmental issues that affect the river’s future by meeting the people who live and work along its banks.
"We are pleased to host the premier of 'Walking the River,' " said John P. Debo, Jr., Superintendent of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. "We are the perfect setting to showcase the work of these young and passionate filmmakers on a subject so important to the environmental movement and this park. Their work and the tireless efforts of many others in the community continue to highlight the importance of the Cuyahoga River."
"CVNPA is honored to host the premier of this thoughtful and interesting film, as it touches on themes that are important to us, including water quality, the value of the national park and the critical role of education," said Deb Yandala, Chief Executive Officer of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association.
The film is locally produced by Blue Hole Productions and sponsored by the George Gund Foundation, the Cleveland Foundation and The Doll Family Foundation. The film is written and directed by Jonathan Shick and Ryan Rodriguez. For more information on the film and the filmmakers, visit
www.blueholeproductions.org.
Happy Days Lodge, located at 500 W. Streetsboro Road (State Route 303) in Peninsula, one mile west of State Route 8, is a restored Civilian Conservation Corps structure that provides a rustic ambiance for folk and traditional concerts, theater, lectures and special event rentals. For more information on rentals, call CVNPA at (330) 657-2909, ext. 119.
CVNPA, in partnership with the National Park Service and CVNP, provides innovative education programs and fosters community support and enjoyment of the park. For more information about CVNPA and its membership program, visit
www.cvnpa.org or call (330) 657-2909.
About the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational and natural activities in one setting. For more information about the park, visit
www.dayinthevalley.com or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.
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