Dignitaries and citizens from across the region kicked off the three-year Elwha River Restoration Project efforts last week with a bevy of events, from symposiums and nature walks to presentations and concerts.

Photographers John Gussman and colleague Harry von Stark have been recording the changes to the river as the project gets under way. See more of their collection of images at www.elwhaimagebank.com. Images are available as fine art prints or digital downloads. Also, see Gussman’s films at www.elwhafilm.com.