Scale of Change Film Tour: Rivers, Dams & Wild Atlantic Salmon

An international film screening with a brief local connection to the Saranac River

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Details

Join us for an afternoon of short films exploring dam removal, river restoration, and the return of wild Atlantic salmon.

This screening is part of the Scale of Change Film Tour, an international conservation-driven film tour dedicated to protecting wild fish and the rivers they depend on. Plattsburgh is the only U.S. stop on the tour.

The program will feature three short films from Hooké, showcasing rivers from around the world and highlighting how reconnecting habitat can lead to healthier fish populations and stronger river ecosystems. The afternoon will also include remarks from Bill Bullock, Vice President, Atlantic Salmon Federation.

While the films feature stories from other regions, a brief local discussion will connect their themes to the Saranac River and ongoing conversations in our community about river connectivity, including fish passage and Atlantic salmon migration.

This event is free, open to the public, and designed for anyone interested in rivers, the environment, or compelling storytelling. No fishing or conservation background is needed.

As part of the screening, the Lake Champlain Trout Unlimited chapter is donating $1,000 to the Atlantic Salmon Federation and will invite attendees to help match that contribution in support of river restoration efforts.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm ET
Location: Room 106 in Hudson Hall, State University of New York's Plattsburgh campus. The address for Hudson Hall is 31 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, NY, 12901.

Parking Info

Car drivers are encouraged to park in the parking lot nearest Hawkins Hall labeled as P2 (click here to see campus parking map) at the north end of campus. The entrance to the P2 parking lot is off Cornelia Street between Draper Avenue and Beekman Street. Once parked, patrons should follow the sidewalk passing in front of Hawkins Hall toward Hudson Hall. There are two entrances to Hudson Hall:

The main doors off Beekman Street, which are handicapped accessible.
The side doors nearest the Hawkins Hall pond.

There is also free street parking available on Brinkerhoff St. (one way) and Court St. (one-way). Parking is first come, first serve.

Additional event details will be shared as they are finalized.

This social event is hosted by the Lake Champlain Chapter of New York Trout Unlimited for the benefit of local projects and programs. If you have questions, please use the contact button or email us at lakechamplaintu@gmail.com with questions. We are excited to see you there.