Ep 206: The Living Lake Project

About this episode

The episode discusses the Living Lake Project, an initiative that connects artists and environmental leaders to promote stewardship of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Join us as we talk to Executive Director Abby Light and Program Coordinator Mary Hanlin and dive into the powerful vision behind the Living Lake Project, an inspiring new initiative through the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance that brings artists, environmental leaders, and community voices together in support of Lake Coeur d’Alene and its watershed. The Living Lake Project is a 15-month immersive artist fellowship connecting creativity with environmental stewardship, inviting artists from across Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone Counties to explore the history, science, culture, and future of our region’s most vital natural resource. Through collaboration, storytelling, and artistic expression, the project aims to make complex environmental issues more accessible, personal, and deeply human. We talk about the role of art in sparking awareness and dialogue, the importance of honoring Indigenous knowledge and local history, and how creative voices can help communities better understand and protect the waters that connect us all. From mining impacts and water quality challenges to public engagement and artistic collaboration, this conversation highlights how creativity can…

People in this episode

Host: Ali Shute

Guests: Abby Light, Mary Hanlin

Topics covered

• environmental stewardship
• artistic expression
• community engagement
• Indigenous knowledge
• water quality
• collaboration

Keywords

• Living Lake Project
• artist fellowship
• environmental issues
• community voices
• art and environment
• water stewardship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance, artsandculturecda.org

Places: Lake Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone Counties

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