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Award-Winning Filmmaker Robert Lundahl Launches "Reclaiming the West": A Definitive 5-Volume Series on Indigenous Environmentalism and the Restoration of the American West

[ATASCADERO, CA — February 22, 2026] — Acclaimed documentary filmmaker and author Robert Lundahl announces the release of his new five-volume book series, "Reclaiming the West," now available on Amazon. 

Synthesizing decades of investigative field research and cinematic storytelling, the series provides an unflinching look at the front lines of Indigenous sovereignty, the historic removal of dams, and the rising resistance to resource extraction across Western North America.

As the director of seminal films such as Unconquering the Last Frontier and Who Are My People?, Lundahl has spent his career documenting the "environmental truth-telling" necessary to protect sacred lands. "Reclaiming the West" expands this vision, offering a narrative record of the legal, cultural, and ecological battles that are reshaping the Pacific Northwest, the Mojave, and the Great Plains.

“This series isn’t just about history; it’s about the contemporary movement for land reclamation and the voices that have been marginalized by mainstream narratives,” says Lundahl. “From the largest dam removals in history to the protection of sacred sites from industrial energy projects, these stories are the blueprints for a restored West.”

The "Reclaiming the West" series explores:

  • Indigenous Sovereignty: The pivotal role of Tribal Nations in leading modern conservation efforts.

  • Dam Removal & River Restoration: A deep dive into the Elwha, Klamath and Snake River movements.

  • The Costs of Extraction: Documentation of the resistance against large-scale solar and mining on sacred lands.

  • The Future of the West: Strategic insights into decolonizing environmentalism and restoring natural ecosystems.

The series is currently being adopted by academic departments, tribal archives, and environmental organizations as a primary resource for Indigenous Studies and Environmental Policy.

About Robert Lundahl:

Robert Lundahl is a filmmaker and writer whose work focuses on the intersection of culture, environment, and policy. His documentaries have been praised for their depth and commitment to portraying the resilience of Indigenous communities. He is an advocate for the protection of Western landscapes and the empowerment of Tribal voices.

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Media Contact:

Robert Lundahl

415.205.3481

robert@studio-rla.com

Website: RobertLundahl.com