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Earlier photos of Chengdu and the River.

Pre-project view of Chengdu River

Flooding

Old structures in River

Students reacting to poor conditions at the river
Laying the groundwork in 1995, winning over the hearts and minds of the people and the government.
Betsy talks to the press

Frozen river showing pollution

Washing the ice

Washing white silk in the river

Dirty river water

Art bringing awareness

Water drop art

Inspection of river contents

River awareness seminar
The completed Living Water Garden.
Forest and Teahouse

Areal View

Teahouse

Living Water Drop Fountain

Flow Forms

Flow Forms

Flow Forms

Areal View

Constructed Wetlands

Boardwalk Meeting

Wetland

Boardwalks over Wetlands

Water Plants

Family Enjoying Park

Filming Fish Pond

Flow Forms and Fish Pond

Flow Forms and Fish Pond

Pool at end of Park

Steps and River Access

Betsy Damon
with Children

Clean Water Fountain

Nautilus Shell Fountain

Nautilus Shell Fountain

Amphitheatre

Canal

Another Fish Pond

Construction