Bridge the Gulf is a storytelling initiative promoting cultural survival, environmental justice and sustainable development in Gulf Coast communities. Episode #4 features filmmaker Leah Mahan and local activists discussing her documentary Turkey Creek and the new interactive tools, maps, and digital community storytelling platform they are developing to connect organizations working on post-Katrina, post-BP, renewal efforts in the Gulf. Read the full description.
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