Instituted in the early 1900s, the Canadian government’s “Guardian” program established a network of maritime patrolmen tasked with the ecological protection of coastal waterways. Dedicated to lives of science and solitude, Guardians live on boats full-time, monitoring the salmon populations that are a crucial element of both ecosystems and economy.
Playing at the 21st San Francisco Independent Film Festival January 30 – February 14,
Originally posted 2019-01-28 12:20:07.