Come Learn About the Hudson River’s Very Own Sister River
Join Riverkeeper and Hudson Valley Books for Humanity for a special screening of “Sister River,” a profound journey to the Karnali River — the last undammed river in Nepal and sister river to the Hudson. A Q&A with Riverkeeper President and Hudson Riverkeeper Tracy Brown and Academy Award-winning editor and filmmaker Joshua Pearson will follow. Drinks and light bites - provided by Here Coffee & Beer - will be available for purchase.
About “Sister River”
The Karnali River in western Nepal is one of the longest undammed rivers on Earth. In a world where almost two-thirds of the planet’s long rivers are no longer free-flowing, the Karnali stands as a symbol of natural resilience. But today, the threat of three planned hydropower dams looms over this pristine waterway. These proposed dams would dramatically change the Karnali and the lives of the people who live near it. Megh Ale, the Karnali River Waterkeeper, is working to keep the Karnali running free, while fostering sustainable tourism and supporting local livelihoods. “Sister River” documents Ale’s efforts through his eyes and those of Hudson Riverkeeper Tracy Brown, who visited Nepal in 2023 to support her fellow water protector.
The short documentary film “Sister River” (15 minutes), by award-winning film editor Josh Pearson, explores the sister river relationship between the Hudson and the Karnali, highlighting the shared challenges of water protection across two distinct landscapes and cultures.