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STRAW Documentary
A Simple Question, the Story of STRAW is an award-winning documentary by Kevin White and David Donnenfield of Filmmakers Collaborative SF about The Bay Institute's STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed) program, which has restored 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community, and led to significant educational innovation.
About the Film
The documentary chronicles the story of STRAW from its beginning in 1992, when a fourth grade class taught by Laurette Rogers (who is now Director of The Bay Institute's Watershed Education program), asked what they could do to save endangered species. They decided to help save California Freshwater Shrimp by restoring creekside habitat in the local Stemple Creek watershed.
Partnering with ranchers, scientists, government agencies and schools, this remarkable effort evolved into an amazing program that has restored over 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community and led to significant education innovations that connect children and teachers with nature.
Additional information on the film and filmmakers can be found on the A Simple Question website.
A Simple Question, the Story of STRAW is an award-winning documentary by Kevin White and David Donnenfield of Filmmakers Collaborative SF about The Bay Institute's STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed) program, which has restored 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community, and led to significant educational innovation.
A Simple Question has received accolades from film festivals near and far, including:
- “Spirit of Activism” Award at the 2010 Wild and Scenic Film Festival, January 2010
- “Best Education Value for the Classroom” at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula, MT, where The Bay Institute's Watershed EducatioRogers was also awarded “Conservation Hero,” January 2010
- “Best Educational Documentary” at Mammoth Mountain Film Festival, May 2010
The film has been accepted at festivals in the United States and across the globe, including Wales, South Korea, France and New Zealand.
About the Film
The documentary chronicles the story of STRAW from its beginning in 1992, when a fourth grade class taught by Laurette Rogers (who is now Director of The Bay Institute's Watershed Education program), asked what they could do to save endangered species. They decided to help save California Freshwater Shrimp by restoring creekside habitat in the local Stemple Creek watershed.Partnering with ranchers, scientists, government agencies and schools, this remarkable effort evolved into an amazing program that has restored over 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community and led to significant education innovations that connect children and teachers with nature.Additional information on the film and filmmakers can be found on the A Simple Question website.
