Freshwaters Illustrated

08/26/2026

Chip in for our K-12 Water Teachers who bring immersive freshwater learning to classrooms across the country!

Help us meet our $20K goal by Sept 27 in our Back to School Challenge to support this program through the upcoming school year:

https://www.freshwatersillustrated.org/donate [DONATE LINK IN BIO]

Every dollar matched by our board and stewarding donors.

Know a K-12 teacher? Tell them about our FREE Water Teachers membership that provides films and curriculum resources for all grade levels!

07/21/2026

So exciting! Have you listened? 🐟 🎙️

Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · July 1 · 1h 5m

07/21/2026

Have you seen any toads lately? 🐸

Summer metamorphosis shared by OPB & Oregon Field Guide recently 🏊

07/17/2026

Thanks for being a part of our Freshwaters Illustrated community! We are excited to present our films, highlight interesting and important freshwater work, and film new original content where you are.

Shout out to our AmeriCorps team member Charity Rudder (University of Tennessee), who is expanding environmental stewardship, cultivating community connections, and sharing the Water Teachers Initiative throughout Southern U.S regions.

Drop us a comment sharing where you are, your favorite local orgs and non profits hosting events, or simply share some of your experiences from past FI events you have attended! We love hearing from you all.

Become a event partner, license content, or become a film collaborator ➡️ https://gswp.me/fi-eventpartners or click the link in our bio to explore more of our offerings and resources!

07/17/2026

Environmental changes like low snowfall and warming water temperatures are impacting the behaviors of Pacific lamprey, according to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and the generations of Indigenous observations through traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) work with scientific data...

07/17/2026

Freshwater stories are meant to be shared.

Our films are available for educational, community, and event screenings across North America. Do you know a community group, organization, NGO, or agency that hosts community, freshwater, or educational events that should license one of our films? Tag them in the comments, let's connect and share more freshwater stories!

Where would you like to see a Freshwaters Illustrated screening?

07/11/2026

Save the date to join the Pisgah River Rangers for a screening of Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia by Freshwaters Illustrated! The event takes place at Guidon Brewing in Hendersonville on Thursday July 30th from 6:30-8:30pm.

Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia is a one-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region – revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life – and how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the screening will begin at 7 p.m. This event is free to the public, however, pre-registration is required as seats are limited. Claim your spot using the registration form linked here and in our bio https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNxNIBD7E6q8j-HJVFrcr-wq0dCT2qEBhqkE_9Lg-xXOGXfA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114211940176582019603

07/11/2026

Podcast Episode · The Podcast Aquatic · July 1 · 1h 5m

07/11/2026

Planning to spend time in or around freshwater this weekend? Small choices can make a big difference for the species and places we all enjoy.

Whether you're snorkeling, swimming, paddling, or simply relaxing by the river, a little preparation helps protect both you and the ecosystems you're visiting.

Freshwater ecosystems are home to an incredible diversity of life, much of it hidden just beneath the surface. Respecting these places helps ensure they remain healthy for generations to come.

📍Southern Appalachia 👀 Did you know we offer a snorkeling guidebook exclusive to these enchanting Southern waters? If snorkeling is part of your summer adventure, check out the Hidden Rivers Snorkeling Guidebook, written by Casper Cox. It includes favorite snorkeling locations featured in the film with species biodiversity highlights, safety and ethics guidance, and options for streaming access to our feature film Hidden Rivers and a Hidden Rivers T-shirt!

Find it here ➡️ https://gswp.me/hiddenrivers-guidebook or click the link in our bio for more!

Thank you for helping care for our rivers, streams, and wetlands wherever your adventures take you.

07/11/2026

Whether you're snorkeling, swimming, paddling, or simply relaxing by the river, a little preparation helps protect both you and the ecosystems you're visiting.

Freshwater ecosystems are home to an incredible diversity of life, much of it hidden just beneath the surface. Respecting these places helps ensure they remain healthy for generations to come.

📍Southern Appalachia 👀 Did you know we offer a snorkeling guidebook exclusive to these enchanting Southern waters? If snorkeling is part of your summer adventure, check out the Hidden Rivers Snorkeling Guidebook, written by Casper Cox. It includes favorite snorkeling locations featured in the film with species biodiversity highlights, safety and ethics guidance, and options for streaming access to our feature film Hidden Rivers and a Hidden Rivers T-shirt!

Guidebook here ➡️ https://gswp.me/hiddenrivers-guidebook
Click the link in our bio for more resources!

Thank you for helping care for our rivers, streams, and wetlands wherever your adventures take you.