“Hiking on water” - Now available on Youtube!

Hiking on Water documents the Watersmith Guild’s inaugural First Waves Erie program, which engages underserved youth from the Erie region in outdoor adventure, education, conservation, and filmmaking. The film highlights student experiences exploring Pennsylvania’s only coastline along Lake Erie, the lagoons of Presque Isle State Park, and the pristine French Creek watershed. Participants learn about water quality and local ecosystems through citizen science initiatives while developing filmmaking skills to share their perspectives on the environment and community.

Photos by: Jared Wickerham | Project artwork by: Ben Smith Studios | Directed and Produced by: Malhari Media

Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, and partners that brought First Waves Erie to life and helped invigorate youth and conservation efforts for Pennsylvania’s only coastline!

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