River Mixer presents our second BioTribute™ release, featuring Tim Palmer. His career is defined by an immersive, ground-level look at the earth’s morphology—from the iron-scented silt of the 1972 Susquehanna inundation to the mapping of the “Wild and Scenic” line. This release by Basin Beats™ documents his transition from a draughtsman to a nomadic Water Witness, tracking the kinetic power of the current across three hundred thousand miles of field research. We are continuing this series by archiving a life spent documenting the topography and the physical record of the water.
Robert Macfarlane doesn’t hand you a pre-packaged truth; he challenges you to recognize the life that existed long before we tried to map it. From the Māori truths of the Whanganui to the silt and flow of the Magpie, this review looks at the persistence required to return our waterways to their rightful status as persons. It’s time to wake the law from a greedy dream.
Rivers are the plumbing of the planet. The International Day of Action for Rivers is the annual audit of this global infrastructure. Learn the mechanics of river health and the data behind the flow.
River Mixer is proud to announce our first BioTribute™ release, and we chose to feature Gary Bencheghib. His work is defined by direct action—from his early days with burlap sacks to the installation of massive river barriers. This release by Basin Beats™ documents his transition from a filmmaker to a leader in river restoration, highlighting his work turning plastic waste into new furniture. We are excited to launch this series by documenting a life in motion.
From “barefoot machete days” to protecting 110,000 acres, we review Paul Rosolie’s Junglekeeper. Learn how he is rewriting the story of the Amazon.
The battle for the Amazon’s future is playing out at its mouth. This vital ecosystem—home to Indigenous and Quilombola communities, a massive coral reef, and unique mangroves—is the target of Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras. The pursuit of a new multi-billion-barrel oil frontier clashes directly with the health of the world’s most critical river, testing Brazil’s climate promises and risking catastrophic, widespread environmental destruction.
When Jane Goodall first entered the rainforests of Gombe, she saw more than trees and chimps; she saw an entire, interconnected system. That same biological truth is mirrored perfectly by our planet’s rivers. They are the blue arteries of the Earth, delivering life from the mountains to the sea. In honor of Goodall’s enduring legacy, we explore how the principles of a healthy river—interconnectedness, resilience, and vitality—are the very principles she spent her lifetime championing, and why her passing serves as an urgent reminder of our duty to protect every drop.
Paul Rosolie is an award-winning naturalist who has dedicated his life to protecting the Amazon’s rivers and rainforests. While he gained global attention for his daring “Eaten Alive” stunt, his real work is on the ground with his organization, Junglekeepers, which patrols threatened habitats to keep them safe. His story is about a profound personal journey and an unwavering commitment to a cause that affects us all.
The Guadalupe River’s recent 2025 flood in the Texas Hill Country, while causing tragic human devastation, also offers a stark reminder of the river’s powerful nature and its long history of extreme events. This post delves beyond the immediate headlines to explore the ecological impacts of such a massive water surge, how the river recovers and reshapes its environment, and the critical lessons for our future coexistence with this dynamic, yet sometimes unforgiving, waterway in “Flash Flood Alley.”
Beneath the concrete and asphalt of Baltimore, a hidden history whispers. Join us as we explore how artist Bruce Willen’s “Ghost Rivers” project is bringing a long-buried stream back to life, revealing its ecological importance and inspiring a new vision for urban waterways.
