Jodie Atherton

My contribution to What’s Next For Earth project is influenced by scientists, writers, artists and courses like Think Resilience who work to spread information about water in the west and bring this issue to the forefront of society. I have floated rivers my entire life and know just how important they are to a healthy ecosystem for plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, mammals and humans. In my artwork, it is important to utilize as many found objects to create my story.

The Damn Dam

A 1996 world globe, and other outdated and seemingly unwanted materials.

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That was the year I learned about the Glen Canyon Dam on my first trip down The Grand.

I’ve since watched water evaporate off Lake Powell ever since. Witnessing our climate changing. Wondering.
Why?
Why are green lawns in the desert even an option.
When?
Now it’s all over the news.

I watch the lack of attention to water use in the west closer than ever now. Sigh.
This dam has a limited shelf life. What’s the bottom line? And at what cost? And to who? And what?
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2023
  • Jodie Atherton

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