The wild steelhead, Washington’s iconic state fish, will have its Everett debut on the big screen Wednesday, when the newly released documentary, “Wild Reverence: The Wild Steelhead’s Last Stand,” is shown at the Historic Everett Theatre.
In this film, Washington native and filmmaker Shane Anderson chronicles the plight of the West Coast steelhead and takes viewers on an epic journey to uncover why this creature, which has captured the hearts and passion of people across the globe who visit the Northwest in its pursuit, is in such a perilous state. Shane tells the wild steelhead’s stories of lost habitat, hydropower that blocks access to historic spawning grounds, the mismanagement of hatcheries and consequences of overharvest, but he also tells the story of hope. “Wild Reverence” illustrates where things are working and where they are broken, and importantly, it gives us hope by discussing how we can turn the decline around and save this wild fish for future generations.
The film “Wild Reverence” is not just for anglers. It is for people who love being in the natural world. It is for those who value clean water and safeguarding habitat. It is for those who constantly check flow gauges and weather reports while they plan their next adventure. Finally, it is for those who simply want to learn more about the legendary steelhead and understand their amazing life story.
Often times it can feel overwhelming when you size up the task at hand for the recovery and conservation of steelhead and salmon. Where do I start? How can I help? The goal of this event is to not only educate and inform people of the plight of wild steelhead, but to give the public networks and channels to take action and help turn the tide around in their homewaters.
At the film you will also learn about upcoming opportunities to help steelhead and improve habitat in your area from local organizations. Sound Salmon Solutions, a non-profit based out Lake Stevens that works on restoration and conservation projects in the Snohomish and Stillaguamish rivers, will host a riparian planting event on Jim Creek on Oct. 18. Another local non-profit, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, which dedicates its efforts toward protecting and preserving Puget Sound and its marine habitat, hosted a beach cleanup at Howarth Park on Sunday. You can meet with these and other local groups at the film to find out where you can start to help turn the decline around.
Please come and take part in learning about the plight of wild steelhead and find out how to be involved with projects happening in your area by joining us Wednesday for the screening of “Wild Reverence” at the Historic Everett Theatre.
Shane Anderson will be there to answer questions following the film. For more information about the sponsoring organizations and to get involved in their events, go to soundsalmonsolutions.org, pugetsoundkeeper.org, and nativefishsociety.org.
Jake Crawford is a spokesman for the Native Fish Society.
Saving steelhead
The documentary, “Wild Reverence: The Wild Steelhead’s Last Stand,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets, $10, will be sold at the door. A silent auction and reception precedes at 6 p.m. A discussion with the filmmaker, Shane Anderson, follows the film.
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