Our Water, Our Future shines a light on the struggle of Cascade Locks to protect the gorge. It also serves as inspiration for other communities around the world facing enclosures of their water commons.
Author: Cat Johnson
Cat Johnson is a freelance writer focused on community, the commons, sharing, collaboration and music. Publications include Utne Reader, GOOD, Yes! Magazine, Shareable, Triple Pundit and Lifehacker. She's also a musician, record store longtimer, chronic list maker, avid coworker and aspiring minimalist.
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