Patagonia Sin Represas – Bridget Besaw

January 01, 2015 06:09 AM
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A first hand account from Bridget Besaw on the Patagonia RAVE and efforts to stop the proposed dams on the Baker and Pascua Rivers.

Patagonia RAVE slideshow

January 01, 2015 06:09 AM
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Photo essay: 12 epic scenes from Patagonia’s wildest, most threatened terrain

May 05, 2011 02:40 PM
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Aysén is Chile’s third-largest region, about the size of Tennessee, and the most sparsely populated. It’s among the most remote and undisturbed areas of Patagonia, and could be changed forever by the largest hydroelectric project in the history of Chile. THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER FOREST. This is the largest river in Chile. These are […]

Patagonia RAVE Review

March 03, 2010 06:26 PM
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In reality, these dams would mark the beginning of the end for Patagonia because their construction would bring in new roads, new development, and hordes of new people that would change the character and wild nature of the region forever.

Patagonia Dispatch 6 February 26, 2011 from Caleta Tortel, Chile

February 02, 2010 06:06 PM
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The ecosystem will be destroyed forever if the two proposed dams for the Baker are built, the beauty that could be lost is what the photographers will focus on capturing.

Patagonia Dispatch 5 February 23, 2010 from Chacabuco, Chile

February 02, 2010 04:00 PM
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There is no shortage of amazing landscape shots here.

Patagonia Dispatch 4 February 22, 2010 from Chacabuco, Chile

February 02, 2010 03:46 PM
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“This has definitely proved to be the most productive segment of the expedition yet.”

Patagonia Dispatch 3 February 17, 2010 from Tranquilo, Chile

February 02, 2010 03:23 PM
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The clouds and winds have returned – Welcome to Patagonia!

Patagonia Dispatch 2 February 12, 2010 from Coyhaique, Chile

February 02, 2010 05:43 PM
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Recent public opinion polls indicate that roughly 70% of all Chileans oppose the hidroaysen dams, whereas 3 years ago only 30% opposed them.

Patagonia RAVE dispatch from the field, Coyhaique, Chile

February 02, 2010 02:27 PM
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Daniel Beltra and Jeff Foott are arriving today and more of the crew will arrive tomorrow.