Join Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited's Vice President of Eastern Conservation, for a behind-the-scenes look at TU's decades-long fight to restore Maine's Kennebec River. From the landmark removal of the Edwards Dam in 1999 to the current battle over four remaining dams blocking endangered Atlantic salmon, Keith will share how local volunteers, community allies, and science-based advocacy helped revive one of New England's most iconic rivers.  This is a story of hard-won progress -- and today is a critical moment for the Kennebec's future.  

After pursuing a degree in public health, Anne has worked in development for over 30 years, with 90% of her work funded by USAID (and was abruptly terminated this year). She will tell stories of how she came to do this work, some professional experiences, and debunk some of the narratives circulating. She will also provide her perspectives on what is emerging in terms of the impacts of the defunding of foreign assistance programs. The idea is to have a conversation with the bulk of [...]