'Salt of the Earth'

In "Salt of the Earth", Barbara Boissevain takes us on a visual odyssey, exploring the transforming landscapes of the San Francisco Bay. Published by the esteemed Kehrer Verlag, this expansive hardcover book unfolds over 108 pages, featuring 96 color photographs, offering a vivid and intimate exploration of these dystopian landscapes situated in the heart of Silicon Valley. This book is Barbara’s “love letter” to the Bay, encapsulating her profound connection and commitment to documenting the ongoing restoration of former industrial salt ponds into thriving natural wetlands. Over the last twelve years, Barbara has deepened her exploration of this constantly evolving subject by adjusting her perspective and photographing from the air, the ground and beneath the water with a macro lens.

Elliott White Jr., Ph.D is a contributor to "Salt of the Earth". In his essay for the book, he considers the historical, economic, and political implications of environmental justice in the wake of the climate change devastation evident throughout the world. He writes, "Environmental stewardship with a focus on equity moves us one step closer to a just world."