Salmon, Cedar, Rock and Rain
Washington’S Olympic Peninsula
New Fall 2023 from Braided River
A NEW full color, large scale title from Braided River, conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books coming Fall 2023.
Written by David Guterson, Tim McNulty, Wendy Sampson and Lynda V. Mapes.
Special Introduction by Fawn Sharpe, President, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) with essays from tribal members across the peninsula.
The Olympics are one of the last wild natural treasures in the lower 48 states in America. Yet, pressures from development and resource extraction persist. And while Olympic National Park is a unique and magical UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site located right in our own backyard, the famed park is just the center of a much larger ecosystem. There, a teeming wild circle of rivers encompass ancient old-growth forests, pristine coastal expanses, and jagged alpine peaks. For tens of thousands of years, humans have thrived and strived alongside this natural world in a complex and ongoing web of life.
We are seeking support to help bring the incredible Olympic Peninsula to the world. Braided River books are brought to life with philanthropic support, supported by book sales. Reach out to Helen Cherullo at hcherullo@braidedriver.org to learn more!
IMPACT CAMPAIGN PARTNERS: The Mountaineers, Olympic Parks Associates, National Parks Conservation Foundation and many more including Tribes and Tribal Councils.
Places that are too special and sacred to develop must have advocates fighting on their behalf. The grassroots’ tactics may change—but the reasons WHY this majestic wild and natural treasure should be preserved will remain. This book will be a timeless tool for communicating why the integrity of this place must be preserved.
Recent successes
2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist— Ecology & Environment Adult Nonfiction category
2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Silver Award— Ecology & Environment category