Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Blue Gold: World Water Wars as part of the Royal River Film Series. This award-winning documentary examines the environmental and political dimensions of the planet’s water supply and highlights ways in which communities are taking action to improve access to water.
The film will be introduced jointly by two Maine gems: Walter Anderson, retired Maine State Geologist, and Bob Marvinney, current Maine State Geologist. Walter is a long-time Yarmouth resident, former trustee of the Yarmouth Water District, and board member of the International Appalachian Trail’s Maine Chapter. Bob is the former president of the Kennebec Land Trust.
This is the fifth film in a series planned jointly by the Yarmouth Historical Society and the Royal River Conservation Trust. The series will continue on the third Thursday of each month through March (no film in December) with the following films:
The Salt of the Earth, January 21, 7:00 pm
Chasing Ice, February 18, 7:00 pm
In Search of the Holey Veil, March 17, 7:00 pm
