
The Downstream Project

Protecting watersheds by promoting awareness, alliance, and action through creative technology and communication.
As the saying goes “we all live downstream.” But at The Downstream Project, it’s more than a saying. It’s the underlying principle behind everything we do, beginning with our flagship 2009 film, Shenandoah: Voices of the River. This 52-minute documentary examines the history, ecology, and beauty of this treasured natural resource—and the potentially devastating impacts on its future. In all of our omni-media efforts, we continue to utilize this “in their own words” approach to capture and convey the energy and passion and commitment of our project partners and their missions.
In the words of TDP founder George Ohrstrom: “The hope is that people will educate themselves and stand up and become a voice for downstream issues because they are exceedingly important to all of us.”
Recent News


Conservation Vouchers, Making Farming Safer and More Efficient
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay has a program that […]

Thank You & Season’s Greetings from Downstream
To All Our Conservation Partners and Supporters, Can you believe […]

The Blue Ridge Mountains: A friend at risk
The Blue Ridge Mountains: A friend at risk By Larry […]

CLA Makes Waves with Valley Proteins Win
Chesapeake Legal Alliance on behalf of its clients, ShoreRivers and […]

Downstream Video: Jefferson County Vision
Working for a Sustainable Future A community comes together to […]

Water Data Collaborative launches the Mainstem Network
The Mainstem Network is a destination for all WDC members, […]

Downstream Video: Prescribed Fire at Steamboat Run
The Downstream Project teamed up with Steamboat Run Community Organization […]

Webinar on Water Reporter by the Internet of Water
Lucas Stephens of the Internet of Water hosts a Webinar […]

Respect the Shenandoah Webinar hosted by the Internet of Water
The Commons is partnering with the Potomac Riverkeeper Network and […]
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Alliance Partners
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition
- Changing Landscapes Initiative
- Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Goose Creek Association
- Friends of the Shenandoah River
- Land Trust of the Eastern Panhandle
- Land Trust of Virginia
- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
- Piedmont Environmental Council
- Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
- The Downstream Project
- Virginia Working Landscapes