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The wild Rupert River will soon be altered radically.
River guide Phil Royce, who heads SLU's Outdoor Program, navigates the river
(06/19/08) Last November, Brian Mann reported on plans to dam and divert the massive Rupert River in northern Quebec. The project, developed by the provincial utility, Hydro-Quebec, will provide hydroelectricity to consumers in New York and Vermont. His story was recognized with an Edward R. Murrow Award. Last week, Brian returned to paddle the Rupert again. He made the trip as part of a documentary project called "Encounters." Here's his reporter's notebook.
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Phil Royce paddles the Kesagami
Photos courtesy of Jonathan Angus 
Brian Mann and Jonathan Angus just before a spill
(06/28/04) The Kesagami River flows north through some of the wildest country in Ontario, before draining into James Bay. Earlier this month, a group led by St. Lawrence University's outdoor program paddled the river. The ten-day expedition was part of a research effort aimed at producing the first detailed guidebook for whitewater rivers in the region. Brian Mann made the trip this year and sends this audio postcard.
Production Note: Portions of the audio in Brian's story sound distorted because his microphones were soaked repeatedly with river water.
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Pink "Lady Slipper" wild orchid. Photo: Stuart Delman, Chestertown NY.
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