The Earth's rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands are deeper than you think.

Two decades of Impact

Help us celebrate 20 years of mission-driven educational storytelling around freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, and culture. Make a contribution to our nonprofit cause and receive exclusive benefits of membership!

Freshwater Films

We create immersive visual stories that introduce viewers to the beauty, wonder, and value of freshwater ecosystems. We produce short format and feature films for educators, community audiences, and online & broadcast viewers.

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Freshwater Photography

We work to capture the diversity of life in freshwater ecosystems throughout the world. Guided by the eye of award-winning photographer, David Herasimtschuk, we make imagery available for our members, partners, for artistic prints, and for stock licensing.

K-12 Water Teachers

NEW! Our Water Teacher Initiative is all about making our films and imagery accessible, impactful, and life changing for young learners from elementary through high school. Learn more about our film-focused classroom materials, and our discounted and honorary Water Teacher memberships!

Hidden Rivers

Ten years in the making, Hidden Rivers is Freshwaters Illustrated’s newest feature film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters.

Freshwater Community

We work to inspire and grow community of people who connect more deeply with freshwater ecosystems, and we partner with organizations who share our goal of creating deeper freshwater consciousness. We invite support and membership from anyone who believes in our mission-driven educational storytelling and who will enjoy exclusive access to films and imagery for education.