Upcoming Events
We're thrilled to be sharing Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado with you, and we can't wait for you to join us at one of our upcoming events!
We'll be hosting a series of book events throughout the country, featuring author talks, panel discussions, and other activities that EXPLORE the issues facing the Colorado River and the importance of protecting it.
Living River at the Colorado River Water Users’ Association (CRWUA) Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at the Westwood Branch Library in Los Angeles, CA.
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River in Palm Desert, CA
Dave Showalter will present his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River) on December 7th in Palm Desert. This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
This event is co-sponsored by NAU’s Office of Sustainability, Honors College, School of Earth and Sustainability, and the Free-Flowing Rivers Lab.
Showalter’s book will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Bright Side Bookshop.
Living River at Helix Brewing Company in La Mesa, CA. (Presented by Adventure 16)
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library Assembly Hall in Flagstaff, AZ
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on November 29th at NAU’s Cline Library Assembly Hall for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
This event is co-sponsored by NAU’s Office of Sustainability, Honors College, School of Earth and Sustainability, and the Free-Flowing Rivers Lab.
Showalter’s book will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Bright Side Bookshop.
Living River at The Brower Center Berkeley, CA
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on November 15 at The Brower Center in Berkeley, CA for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at Summit Canyon Mountaineering Grand Junction, CO
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on October 27 at Summit Canyon Mountaineering in Grand Junction, CO for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at Grand County Public Library (with Back of Beyond Books) Moab, UT
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on October 17 at Sweeetwater County Library for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River Online and In-Person Event |The Wallace Stegner Center | The S.J. Quinney College of Law | The University of Utah
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on October 17 at the S.J. Quinney College of Law for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at Sweetwater County Library Green River, WY
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on October 17 at Sweeetwater County Library for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at Boulder Bookstore
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on June 7 at The Boulder Bookstore or an unforgettable evening w as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River at Center for Creative Photography
TUCSON, AZ: On May 21, join conservation photographer Dave Showalter at the Center for Creative Photography for a unique in person event for an epic visual journey through the vast Colorado River watershed. Dave Showalter's new book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River) paints a galvanizing picture of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces, and will inspire people of all walks of life to cherish and protect the life, beauty, and resilience of this dynamic life force.
Living River at the Law of the Colorado River Conference
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on May 19th (time TBA) at at the Law of the River conference in Scottsdale, AZ for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River Keynote at NANPA
Join Dave Showalter on May 5th, 3pm at the NANPA Photography Summit for an unforgettable evening with conservation author and photographer Dave Showalter as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org
Living River—Digital Audubon Event
Join Audubon Rockies and conservation photographer Dave Showalter on April 27th, 12pm MT for a unique web event: an epic visual journey through the vast Colorado River watershed. Showalter's new book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado paints a galvanizing picture of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces. It will inspire people of all walks of life to cherish and protect the life, beauty, and resilience of this dynamic life force.
Living River at Out West Books
Experience a multimedia watershed journey with Photographer Dave Showalter
On April 24th, 6:30pm join conservation photographer DAVE SHOWALTER for a unique in-person event at Out West Books—an epic visual journey through the vast Colorado River watershed. Dave Showalter's new book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River) paints a galvanizing picture of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces, and will inspire people of all walks of life to cherish and protect the life, beauty, and resilience of this dynamic life force. This event is being put on in partnership with Out West Books, American Rivers, Audubon Rockies, Braided River, and CMU's Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center.
Living River is published by Braided River, a literary and conservation nonprofit, and an imprint of Mountaineers Books. Learn more at www.livingrivercolorado.org.
Living River Launch Event!
SAVE THE DATE for APRIL 20th! Join Dave Showalter and special guests on April 20th at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (time TBA) for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (New April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.
As the seven states of the century-old Colorado River Compact renegotiate the river’s management guidelines, which expire in 2026, Living River takes readers on a journey through the endangered Colorado River from source to sea, and illustrates how we can create a resilient watershed by changing our relationship with water.
Featuring stunning photography and powerful essays, Living River captures breathtaking landscapes rich with wildlife, from the upper Colorado’s tributary Fraser River to the southwestern Gila and San Pedro Rivers. Along the way, Showalter weaves in the stories of riverkeepers who work tirelessly to protect and preserve the river and its surrounding communities.
Living River is published by Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the most talented and passionate voices in conservation photography today. More at www.livingrivercolorado.org.