Tippets: Cinematographer Ed George, Bob Hunter Gets Leopold Award, Wilderness Act Endangers Lives?

August 28, 2010 By: Marshall Cutchin

  • “Trout Grass” cinematographer Ed George working on “Chasing the Light,” about “artists at that mercurial moment of inspiration.” (Watch “Troutgrass” clip on MidCurrent.)
  • “Bob Hunter, a conservationist who led efforts to remove dams on the Rogue River, has been awarded the annual Leopold Conservation Award offered by the Federation of Fly Fishers.” Paul Fattig in Oregon’s Mail Tribune.
  • New York Times Op-Ed contributor Ted Stroll says strict Wilderness Act enforcement endangers lives, Steve Casimiro says he’s absolutely wrong.