Headwaters Gathering

The Southern Appalachian region, with its rich cultural heritage, is the headwaters of the south's great river systems that supply drinking water to millions and nourish the highest biological diversity in North America.

With this abundance comes great risk as the impacts of climate change alter every aspect of the region's natural wealth, its economy, and the life of its communities. Our region holds the coal fields of the east where mountaintop removal mining stands as a dark symbol of the carbon era, and today, the fight to stop it is catalyzing heroic activism.

The Headwaters Gathering will bring together writers, activists, and scientists to create strategic alliances and a powerful new voice to inspire hope and action in the era of climate change.

From a town meeting with expert panelists, to intimate sessions with inspired leaders, the Headwaters Gathering will engage citizens from a diversity of backgrounds to bridge the divides that constrain success, and inspire a network of problem solvers and genuine hope.

Be part of this important event!

Keynote speaker Herman Daly will be joined by activists Majora Carter and Winona LaDuke, retired coal miner Chuck Nelson, and renowned environmental educator David Orr. Also presenting are NOAA's National Climatic Data Center scientist Thomas Peterson, author and activist Janisse Ray, The New York Times DOT EARTH's Andrew Revkin, and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Larry Schweiger.

Registration

Register for the Headwaters Gathering at www.headwatersgathering.org

For more information: Contact Brent Martin, The Wilderness Society, brent_martin@tws.org.