Alison Jones: No Water No Life With Daryl Hawk

Alison M. Jones is a conservation photographer who has documented ecosystems  and their management for over 20 years in Africa and the Americas. After copiloting over thousands of miles of Africa’s vital rivers and lakeshores with a camera always at the ready, she became immersed in studying global issues of water. When flying and photographing low over Africa in 2003, Alison could see that, “… where there was no water, there was no life!” She founded No Water No Life in 2006 to raise public awareness of freshwater issues by combining the powers of photography and science. At the October 4th talk, Alison will share her knowledge of North American and African watersheds and freshwater resources with documentary photographer, Daryl Hawk, who will interview her on stage. She will also be showing still photos and videos from these watershed areas.

Granted an honorary Masters Degree in Photography from Brooks Institute, Jones is a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photography, former Director of North American Nature Photography Association, and a member of ASMP, Society of Environmental Journalists, Explorers Club and TechnoServe (a development NGO). She is a founding supporter of Kenya’s Mara Conservancy and has studied ecology at Columbia University’s Center for Environmental Research and Conservation. Her images are found in magazines, television, books, workshops, lectures, and exhibits.

Daryl Hawk has lived in Wilton for 26 years and grew up on the water in Westport. As a professional photographer for 30 years, he has championed and raised awareness for numerous environmental and conservation causes his entire career. He is a writer, lecturer, author of 3 photography books (“Distant Journeys,” “Quiet Moments,” and “White Pond”) and former host and producer of the television show ''The Unconventional Traveler.'' Many of the shows featured some of the world’s leading conservationists and field biologists. He has also led photography workshops with the emphasis on connecting with nature. He is a member of the Explorers Club and board member of the Norwalk River Watershed Association.

The talk is co-sponsored by Norwalk River Watershed Association and Wilton Library.  Q&A to follow talk. Registration highly recommended.