Video Blog: A Dam Conference, and Footage of the Río Santiago

Hello Viewers,

This week I talk about my experience as a videographer covering IMDEC at a National Dam Conference, and I included a few photos. I also discuss an impromptu tour of the Río Santiago on a day when there was nothing but white foam covering the expanse of the river. You’ll see Flip camera footage by a friend, Rodrigo, who brought me on the tour.

I look forward to hearing from you all!

-Steve

A2S Keeps Growing: Steve(o) is here.

I made it to Guadalajara! This week was spent adjusting, catching up with my sweet pals Sarah and Arthur. We’ve known each other for nearly 5 years and are incredibly exicted to finally be collaborating after following each others’ work for so long. My name is Steve Fisher and I now coordinate interviews and promote community outreach for A2S (Adapting to Scarcity). I’ll be working with them for at least three months. My background is in Latin American politics, anthropology, and popular education. Check out my bio to learn more about me.

Yesterday we went out to Juanacátlan where I saw (and smelled) why we have to use gas masks to film near the river. I also talked with Rodrigo, an incredible community organizer who explained some of the issues they were dealing with in regards to the Rio Santiago. I’ll be living in Juanacátlan part-time doing the prep work for workshops and filming.

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Steve’s Fundraiser in Bend, Oregon on December 20th!

We are incredibly excited to be receiving our intern, Steve Fisher, in the beginning of January to help us interview, film, and develop our video workshops for three months. We have known Steve for years, and truly value his anthropological background and zest for popular education.  He’s also fluent in Spanish, which will come in very handy.

Steve is organizing a fundraiser to pay for his travel and living expenses.  All funds he raises beyond these costs will go directly to the Adapting to Scarcity project. Below are the fundraiser details – from what we’ve heard, it’s an event not to be missed. The flier for the event can be downloaded here.

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