South Beach, Washington

Robert Hutchison and Daniel Abramson introduce South Beach, Washington, its environmental dynamism, and its efforts at environmental adaptation.

Photographer Eirik Johnson captures the landscapes, seascapes, and communities of South Beach, Washington.

Barbara Swift charts the complex systems of climate and ecology of the Southwest Washington coast.

Skip Swenson describes South Beach’s local economy—long tied to its natural resources and environment—and recent attempts at diversification.

Cory Mattheis and Robert Hutchison analyze the systems used to monitor, adapt to, and shelter from South Beach’s environment.

Gregory Hicks reflects on South Beach’s culture of community-based resilience and talks with Jamie Judkins, a member of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe.

Photographer Eirik Johnson captures the landscapes, seascapes, and communities of South Beach, Washington.

January 13, 2021

An introduction to the League’s American Roundtable project.

February 26, 2021

Editors Robert Hutchison and Daniel Abramson present the report Dynamic Landscapes and discuss key themes and findings with report contributors Gregory Hicks, Eirik Johnson, Cory Mattheis, Skip Swenson, Barbara Swift and community representatives Kevin Goodrich, Jamie Judkins, and John Shaw.

An interview with report editors Robert Hutchison and Daniel Abramson.