The River That Disappeared – and the Tribe Bringing It Back

Storms and beaver overpopulation have blocked the Great Coharie River, making it unnavigable. But the Coharie Indian Tribe is restoring their namesake river and introducing it to the next generation, who grew up without it. The restoration project is reconnecting them to their heritage and preparing them to steward the river as climate change reshapes the surrounding landscape.

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Producer/Editor: Michelle Lotker
Cinematography: Miriam McSpadden, Meredith Browne
Post Production Editor: Josh Sicard
Graphics: Dan McCord
Additional footage courtesy of Phillip Bell