River Conservation Projects

Over the last six years, Miller has developed an international reputation for his unique works of rivers painted with a fly rod. The artist’s passion for river conservation has led him to projects with the Gallatin River Task Force, Friends of the Chicago River, Hackensack River Keepers, Friends of Liberty State Park, Save Wild Trout, Pelican Harbor Seabird Association, and others. 

These projects have raised awareness of the needs and challenges for river conservation, as well as money through the sale of paintings.

“Ben’s method is the perfect metaphor for river protection - our rivers are at risk of death by a thousand cuts, yet if we all come together do our part now, however small, the recovery will beautifully take shape.”

Wade Fellin
Save Wild Trout

“We are pleased to have Ben Miller here in Jersey City for a four day residency. Bringing Ben into these spaces on the Hackensack and Hudson Rivers [allows] a dialogue to be created about the need of the preservation of rivers throughout America”.

Kele McComsey, Director, MANA Contemporary, NJ

“It is impossible to hang on to the established misconceptions about the once workhorse Chicago-Calumet River system when you really stop and look. That is one of the reasons why Ben’s paintings are so compelling and important. His work focuses the mind and captures the magic.”

Margaret Frisbie
Executive Director, Friends of the Chicago Rivers