Murals, illustrations and graphics for
Hanford Reach National Monument

Protected by Presidential Proclamation in 2000 under the American Antiquities Act, the Hanford Reach National Monument is a place of sweeping vistas and stark beauty, of towering bluffs and delicate flowers. Wildlife abounds in this harsh landscape — rare is a trip along the river that doesn't produce mule deer, coyotes, bald eagles, great blue herons, or white pelicans. A large elk herd hides in the canyons, and incredibly, porcupines are a common sight. Rare plants defy the desert, wind and heat. Beautiful spring wildflower displays delight the visitor who ventures into the field.

The Monument is also a reminder of our history as a nation. Plutonium reactors stand along the river, remnants of WWII and the Cold War. Plutonium from B Reactor fueled "Fat Man," the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945. No longer in production, these reactors are now being dismantled, and the lands and waters cleaned.

Karen was lucky to work with the great folks from Gerard Hilferty and Associates on this outstanding project, creating a wrap-around mural showing underwater views of Columbia River wildlife.

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