The Cedar River::

Currently WATERSHEDSUNITE is focusing its research on the Cedar River Watershed. It is our goal to create a historic archive centered on the waters of the Cedar River and how we know them. In the past five years we have traveled  the river and have began an historic documentation of 'on the water' footage using digital video. In addition we have compiled  hours of video and audio interviews, as well as a unique collection of historical documents and photos. In 2005 we released a 50 minute DVD/VHS Video Documentary 'Our River, The Cedar: Linn Co. Edition'which features a downstream look at the Cedar River in Linn County Iowa coupled with selected interviews and commentary.

In September 2006...

we completed a 14 day 300+ mile exploration of the Cedar River from near its source in Austin, Minnesota to its confluence with the Iowa River in Columbus Jct., Iowa. Traveling by canoe, project leader James Martin and assistant Brian Emerson gathered 'on the water footage' to help document the physical state of the Cedar River in its entirety. 

The video has been submitted for consideration to the Iowa Independent Film Festival, The Hardacre Film Festival, and the Landlocked Film Festival.

-We have decided that the first 40 copies of our the video will be available for the price of $5.(Email: watershedsunite@hotmail.com) This will pay for our materials as well as shipping and handling. We hope to create a revolving fund in which the fees collected and additional donations will go directly to duplication and distribution costs. We want to share our story with all those interested.

-In addition the video will be available on You Tube on March 22nd, 2011.

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