News Archive
May 12, 2010
Creating an archive for enduring access
In 2002, Confluence Project set out to inspire the future preservation of our cultural and natural resources. This summer will see the completion of the fourth of seven planned installations—the... more >
March 1, 2010
Interpretive Panels Exhibit at Cape Disappointment
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking public comment through March 31 on the new "Gaia in Your Backyard" interpretive panels on display at the Lewis and... more >
December 9, 2009
Awards for Waterfront Excellence
Each year The Waterfront Center recognizes projects from across the globe for their contributions to waterfront development excellence. This year, Confluence Project garnered the Center's highest awards at The Waterfront... more >
December 8, 2009
Sacajawea Update
Confluence Project prepares to enter the construction phase at Sacajawea. Due to seasonal conditions, construction has been rescheduled to occur at the beginning of March 2010. While waiting to break... more >
Creating an archive for enduring access
May 12, 2010
In 2002, Confluence Project set out to inspire the future preservation of our cultural and natural resources. This summer will see the completion of the fourth of seven planned installations—the Story Circles at Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, Washington—that combine significant landscape restoration, environmental enhancements and permanent art installations by Maya Lin. In 2005 and 2006, the pioneering Confluence in the Schools project engaged 6,000 Washington and Oregon K-12 students to create their own artworks and experiences. Along the way we’ve assembled a rich collection of stories, artifacts and images documenting our progress.
Now we have another journey of our own to complete. Understanding the critical need to document and make searchable these historical and culturally significant materials, Confluence will undertake to build an archive. We’ve engaged and brainstormed with an archive expert. And we’re currently in the process of applying for grants to fund the tasks involved in properly archiving and documenting the project. The completed archive will provide invaluable access to Confluence records for research, education and historical posterity. Stay tuned for news on this endeavor to ensure the lasting significance of Confluence Project!
