Friends of Kootenay Lake Podcast Series: Voices of the Lake

Guest: Mel Lavery, West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps Coordinator  Host: Joelle Burnie Keywords: Youth, Future, Eco-anxiety, Hope, Climate Change, Career, Environment, Education, Outdoor Educator, Community, Impact, Skills, Learning, Wildfire Management, Harvesting, Experience, Post-Secondary Education, Kootenays Topics: Wildsight and their mission; Wildsight Projects and Programs; Working in the Environmental Field; Experiencing Eco-anxiety; Advice for Younger Generations; How to Remain Hopeful during the Climate Crisis; Youth Climate Corps; Youth Climate Corps Projects; Surveys from Youth; How to get Involved in the Program Music: “Cell Reception” by Earl Hamilton. Check him out here.   Resources:  wildsight.ca/ycc youthclimatecorps.com https://www.earthenvision.com/stories/eco-grief-is-a-real-thing https://www.trailtimes.ca/news/kootenay-pre-med-students-studies-climate-anxiety-in-youth/ https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/eccmh/   Special thanks to our funders the Regional District of Central Kootenay and FortisBC

Guest: Natasha Klasios, PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia  Host: Joelle Burnie Keywords: Microplastics, Freshwater Lakes, Aquatic Ecosystems, Marine Environments, Research, Plastic Pollution, Wastewater Effluent, Runoff, Fibers, Polyester, Contaminants, Water Samples, Chemical Digestion, Filters, Zooplankton, Food Chain, Recreation, Zero-waste, Reuse Topics: What are Microplastics?; How Microplastics end up in Freshwater Lakes; Concerns Associated with Microplastics; Sampling Microplastics in Eight BC Lakes; Findings from Natasha's Research; How to Limit our Use of Microplastics; Removing Microplastics from Lake Environments  Music: "Aboota" Jay Danley featuring Rich Brown. YouTube. Special thanks to our funders the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the FortisBC. 

Guest: Erik Leslie, Forestry Consultant and Manager of the Harrop-Procter Community Forest Co-op Host: Joelle Burnie Keywords: Kootenay Lake, Non-profit, Community, Forestry, Harvesting, Watersheds, Old Growth Forests, Watershed Protection, Streams, Sawmill, Sustainable Forest Practices, Stewardship, Watershed Monitoring, Ecosystem Based Planning, Risks, Climate Change Adaptation, Wildfire, Flooding  Topics: Harrop-Procter Community Forest Co-op; Ecosystem-Based Planning; Ecosystem considerations before harvesting; Protecting the Kootenay Lake watershed through sustainable forestry, Harrop-Procter Watershed Society; Climate change adaptation pilot project; ways to support the Harrop-Procter Community Forest Co-op Music: “The River” by Born on a Wednesday on a Wednesday, available on Bandcamp and Spotify. Visit their website and their Instagram page @bornonawednesdaymusic Harrop-Procter Community Forest Resources:  Website: https://hpcommunityforest.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hpcommunityforest4210/videos   Special thanks to our funders the Regional District of Central Kootenay and FortisBC

Guest: Juliet Craig, Program Director for the Kootenay Conservation Program  Host: Joelle Burnie Keywords: Stewardship, Conservation, Partnerships, Projects, Collaboration, Kootenays, Private Landowner Stewardship, Private Land, Habitat, Plants, Wildlife, Ecosystem Connectivity, Wetlands, Climate Change, Organizations, Action Forums, Community, Network, Restoration  Topics: Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP); why KCP is important; how KCP brings organizations together; stewardship projects in the Kootenays; Local Conservation Funds; tax based services to support conservation projects; RDCK Electoral Area F and its potential of establishing a Local Conservation Fund Music: “Stormy Weather" by Loretta Davidson  More information about Kootenay Conservation Program: Website: https://kootenayconservation.ca/  E-newsletter sign up: https://kootenayconservation.ca/kcp-enewsletter-sign-up-form/  Kootenay Connect: https://kootenayconservation.ca/kootenay-connect/ Local Conservation Funds: https://kootenayconservation.ca/about-local-conservation-funds/  Stewardship Solutions Toolkit: https://kootenayconservation.ca/stewardship-solutions/    Special thanks to our funders the RDCK and FortisBC

Guest: Dr. Michael Proctor, independent research scientist and lead researcher for the Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project Host: Joelle Burnie Keywords: Grizzly Bears, Conservation, Fragmentation, Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project, Kootenay Connect, Kootenay Lake, Home Range, DNA, Genetics, Wildlife Corridors, Creston Valley, Bear Safe, Bear Spray, Berry Picking Topics: Interesting facts and misconceptions about Grizzly Bears; Grizzly Bear populations in the Kootenays; fragmentation of local Grizzly Bear populations; Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project; Kootenay Connect; the importance of wildlife corridors; how to support local Grizzly Bear populations; how to stay safe in the backcountry Music: "I'll Come and Find You" by Earl Hamilton- https://earlhamilton.bandcamp.com/album/blue-pearl-ep Special thanks to our funders FortisBC and the RDCK.

Guest: Gaelen Schnare, youth bird enthusiast Host:  Joelle Burnie Keywords: Birds, Birding, Identification, Kootenay Lake, Creston Valley Bird Fest, Wildlife, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Watching Topics: Birding as a young person; bird species and birding areas around Kootenay Lake; temporal observations; fall bird migration; birding tips, apps, and benefits.  Music: “Mirror" by Born on a Wednesday -  https://bornonawednesday.com/

Guest: Greg Utzig, local conservation ecologist and land use planning consultant Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Joelle Burnie Keywords: Climate Change, flooding, extreme weather, Kootenay Lake, mudslides, water level changes, dams, history, wildfires, action, resilience, mitigation, adaptation, conservation. Topics: Historic changes on Kootenay Lake, extreme weather events in the Kootenays, how to build community resilience to climate change, actions that can help us move forward.  Music: “River Flows” by Holly Hyatt Check her out here: https://www.hollyhyatt.com/

Guest: Jay Blackmore, a local sailor, diver, and member of the Kootenay Pedalwheelers Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Joelle Burnie Keywords: Sailing, Kootenay Lake, Race to Alaska, Sailing Team, Water, Wind, Houseboat, Docks, Mainland, Marina, Weather, Boat Safety, Race to Alaska the Movie, Film Screening. Topics: The joy of sailing natures elements; sailing on Kootenay Lake, living in a houseboat; living with otters, Kootenay Pedalwheelers and their history; the Race to Alaska; preparing for the Race to Alaska; film screening event in partnership with Friends of Kootenay Lake; the Kootenay Pedalwheelers, R2AK, and the Civic Theatre.    Music: “Past the Point of Talking” by First After the Fire. Check them out here: https://www.firstafterthefire.com/

Guests:  Harvey Andrusak, Former Regional Fisheries Biologist for the Kootenays Matt Neufeld, Fish & Aquatic Habitat Section Head for Kootenay-Boundary James Baxter, Aquatics Biologist with FortisBC Kenton Andreashuk, Sr. Fisheries Guardian for Ktunaxa Nation Council Marley Bassett, Fish Restoration Biologist and Project Lead on the Nutrient Restoration Program   Topics: Listen in on evening two of the Kootenay Lake Summit covering the topic of Restoring Kootenay Lake's Fisheries. Panelists shared what species inhabit Kootenay Lake, the reasons for their decline, what's being done to restore their populations, and ways we can move forward. The webinar was also open to questions from the audience, where participants shared their thoughts, experiences, and concerns with the panelists.   Music: "Fletcher Falls Reverie" by Dave Carroll   Poem: "Summers in the Kootenays" by Rayya Liebich

Guests: Heather Larratt, Aquatic Biologist and President/founder of Larratt Consulting  Kenton Andreashuk, Senior Fisheries Guardian with the Ktunaxa Nation Dianna Ducs, Executive Director of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Penny Caldwell, Owner of Sail Nelson   Topic: This episode is a recording of evening one of the 8th Annual Kootenay Lake Summit. The topic of this panel is Envisioning Sustainable Boating on Kootenay Lake. Panelists dive deep into past and current boating trends on Kootenay Lake, discuss what sustainable boating looks like on the lake and what is needed to move forward in this direction. In addition to these discussions, listen to what our audience have been observing on the lake and what questions they had for the panel.   Music: "Ride the Wave" by The Hillties   Poem: "When Beautiful is not Cliché" by Jane Byers

GET READY FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL KOOTENAY LAKE SUMMIT Join the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society on March 8th and 9th, 2022 for two virtual panel discussions on topics Kootenay Lake residents requested to learn more about.  March 8th 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. PST: Envisioning Sustainable Boating on Kootenay Lake  March 9th 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. PST: Restoring Kootenay Lake's Fisheries  REGISTER HERE  The Kootenay Lake Summit is a popular annual event that brings community members, environmental professionals, government representatives, First Nations, Industry personnel and other interest groups together to learn about Kootenay Lake, network, and strengthen the community's collective capacity to steward our watershed. Many locals continue to voice concerns about boating and fish populations on Kootenay Lake. The Kootenay Lake Summit is your opportunity to make your voice heard, ask questions, and learn from experts and knowledge keepers about what's happened, what's being done, and what we can do to ensure our lake thrives for generations to come.  If you are passionate about cultivating a sustainable boating culture on Kootenay Lake, or if you want to learn more about what is being done to restore Kootenay Lake's imperiled fisheries, this is your opportunity to get involved. These are important topics our community cares a lot about, so don't miss out!  For more information and to register, head to www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca  These discussions will be recorded and posted right here on the Voices of the Lake podcast, so be sure to share and subscribe to tune into these rich and timely discussions! For the love of the lake.

Guest: Kat McGlynn, Wildlife Technician and Amphibian Enthusiast Keywords: Wildlife, Salmon, Salmonid, Restoration, Conservation, Otter, River Otter, Slocan, Scat, Survey, Wildlife Survey, Sucker, Trout, Snorkeling, Freshwater, River, Rivers, Wildlife Conservation, Wolves, Swans, Science, Monitoring, Amphibians, Wetlands, Toads, Frogs, Northern Leopard Frog, Western Toad Topics: Stories from the field; Slocan River snorkel swimming for fish conservation; River Otter scat surveys; Northern Leopard Frog conservation; Western toad roadkill mortality mitigation; how to protect amphibians and reptiles in your own back yard! Music: "Water Rolls" by Born on a Wednesday Additional Resources:  Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program website: https://fwcp.ca/  Lake Watchers observations page: https://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/initiatives/lake-observations/  FrogWatch website: https://www.naturewatch.ca/frogwatch/british-columbia/ Central Kootenay invasive Species Society: https://ckiss.ca/  FrontCounter BC: https://portal.nrs.gov.bc.ca/web/client/home 

Guest: Wayne Stetski, NDP Representative for the Kootenay-Columbia Riding Keywords: Politics, Water Stewardship, Conservation, Restoration, Nutrient Restoration, Kokanee, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, Columbia River Treaty, Treaty Renegotiations, Government, Governance, Policy, Enforcement, Environmental Crime, Climate Change, Water Rights, Water Scarcity, Water Needs, MLA, Funding, NGO, Kootenay Lake Topics: The Kootenay Lake Nutrient Restoration Program; The Columbia River Treaty and ongoing renegotiations for treaty improvements; The issue of lack of action by governments to address concerns that exist within “gray areas” of jurisdictional responsibility; Policy and enforcement as it relates to environmental crime; How governments can ensure Canadian's right to fresh water will be protected considering pressures like climate change and the sale of water to foreign investors; How governments can address growing concerns of local aquatic invasive species infestations; Prioritizing environmental protections considering economic pressures; local government's role in ensuring community water needs are met considering water scarcity; How to ensure politicians are kept up to speed on current scientific data to encourage pro-environmental political decision making, and how we can encourage core-funding streams for environmental and other NGOs. Music: "Slip Away" by the Alan Kirk Band https://soundcloud.com/alan-kirk-band Additional Resources: Find and contact your Provincial Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Federal Member of Parliament (MP) or your Municipal or Regional government: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/financial-legal-matters/contacting-government Disclaimer: Our conversation with Wayne in no way alludes to any implied preference for any particular political party. Our interest in speaking with Wayne solely regards his personal work experience as it relates to protecting Kootenay Lake, and other water resources, for future generations.

Guest: John Cathro, Independent Forester working in Community Wildfire Preparedness Keywords: Wildfire, Wildland Urban Interface Forestry, Climate Change, Smoke, Air Quality, Wildfire Risk, Risk Mitigation, Fire Suppression, Fuel Load Reduction, Fire Smart, Community Planning, Land-use Planning, Wildfire Preparation, Wildfire Trends, Youth Engagement, Public Education, Community Leadership, Evacuations, 72-Hour Preparedness Kits, Wildfire Preparedness Plans Topics: A synopsis of the current state of wildfires in the Kootenay Lake area; Wildfire risks in our communities and ecosystems; Wildfire trends over time; Factors that perpetuate wildfire risk; The role climate change plays; Wildfire risk mitigation and adaptation; Firesmarting and how to get started; Fuel load reduction; Community planning and public education. Empowering and involving youth; The role governments and community leaders should be taking on to adequately address these concerns; How residents can prepare for evacuation orders. Music: "Katabatic Wind" by Wayne Saluti (not available online). Additional Resources: Cathro Consulting Website: http://cathro.ca/  RDCK Fire Smarting resources: http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/emergency-management/wildfires/firesmart.html Guidelines on preparing for evacuation orders: Provincial wildfire preparedness guide:  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires  https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/pre-evacuation-preparation-steps/ Provincial recommendations for what to pack in your 72-hour emergency preparedness kit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/build-an-emergency-kit-and-grab-and-go-bag   

Guests: Ethnoecologist, Brenda Beckwith and Restoration Botanist, Valerie Huff with the Kootenay Native Plant Society Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Camille LeBlanc Keywords: Native Plants, Meadow-making, Meadow-scaping, Native Pollinators, Seed Collection, Kootenay Native Plant Society, Flowers, Biodiversity, Connectivity, Pollination, Funding, Non-profit Organizations, Wildflowers, Restoration Ecology, Topics: Kootenay Native Plant Society and programs offered; Why plants?; Promoting good, effective restoration and conservation; How to start a wildflower meadow on your property; Common plants with special attributes; How communities can support pollination systems and biodiversity; Need for diverse funding streams; Dream restoration projects in the eyes of a botanist; Honourable mentions. Music: "Solace of the Beating Heart” by Jay Danley featuring Alexander Brown. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwldROMU6k8_yRScAD5uRtg Additional Resources: Kootenay Native Plant Society website: http://kootenaynativeplants.ca/ Wildflowers for Pollinators: A Citizen-Science Meadowscaping Initiative Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8I2EFbKzM 

Guest: Penny Caldwell, Sailing Instructor and owner of Sail Nelson Boating School Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Camille LeBlanc Keywords: Sailing, Boating, Sail Nelson, Boating Safety, Sailing Adventures, Sailing Races, Boat Races, Boating School, Stewardship, Topics: The many wonders of sailing, Sail Nelson boating school and the programs offered to the community, sailing culture on Kootenay Lake and how it compares to other regions in the country, the sailing experience Kootenay Lake has to offer, what to consider in terms of boating safety and safety gear, and stewardship ethics as they relate to sailing and boating in aquatic ecosystems. Music: "Zephyr” by First After the Fire. Website: https://www.firstafterthefire.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstafterthefire/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LtSs8DMOmplIzsudyeeDI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnL23zceDggqn_mcUHsiytA Additional Resources: Sail Nelson website: https://sailnelson.com/

Guest: Swami Sukhananda, Resident Yoga Teacher at the Yasodhara Ashram Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Camille LeBlanc Keywords: Yasodhara Ashram, Yoga, Saraswati Lineage, Kootenay Lake, Meditation, Mindfulness, Union, Conservation, Stewardship, Yogic Philosophy, Stretching, Connection, Food Security, Climate Change, Yoga Retreats, Satsang Topics: The Ashram including its programs, offerings and teachings; The Ashram's connection to the Kootenay Lake Community; History of the Ashram including how it was founded and how the temple was built; Yoga as a practice for self improvement; How Kootenay Lake influences the meditative and yogic practices taking place at the ashram; How yogic philosophy closely relates to conservation and stewardship Music: "Ride the Wave" by The Hillties. Website: https://www.thehillties.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehillties/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehillties/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33PRugneMsyk1g41puxa8w Additional Resources: Yasodrara Ashram Website: https://www.yasodhara.org/ 

Guest: Corey Scott, Planner with the Regional District of Central Kootenay Hosts: Camille LeBlanc and Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Development, Development Permits, Development Permit Areas, Environmental Development Permit Areas, Riparian Areas, Shoreline Regulations, Local Government, Community Planning, Community Values, Shoreline Remediation, Shoreline Naturalization, Shoreline Conservation, Lakefront Properties Topics: What and why of environmental development permit areas around Kootenay Lake; How to know when a development permit is required and what resources are available to residents and contractors; When, why and what of the Kootenay Lake Development Permit Area Review; How Kootenay Lake compares to other BC lakes in terms of shoreline regulations; Naturalizing shorelines; Community guided planning. Music: "Western Wind" by Born on a Wednesday, available on Bandcamp and Spotify Website: https://bornonawednesday.com/ Instagram: @bornonawednesdaymusic  Additional Resources: RDCK Kootenay Lake Development Permit Area Review https://rdck.ca/EN/main/services/community-planning/kootenay-lake-development-permit-area-review.html  Kootenay Lake Riparian Areas Workshops April 27th or 28th, 2021. Contact Corey Scott if you are interested in attending the workshops: cscott@rdck.bc.ca. Check the link above for registration closer to the date!  

Guest: Dr. Martin Carver, Hydrologist, researcher and Principal of Aqua Environmental Associates. Hosts: Camille LeBlanc and Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Hydrology, Water, Dams, Climate Change, Treaties, International Governance, Ecological Impacts, Streams, Glaciers, Wetlands, Water Governance, Water Data, Disappearances, Shorelines, Lakefront, Development, Kokanee Glacier, Kokanee, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Flooding Topics: Hydrology of Kootenay Lake; Historical and projected climate change impacts to Kootenay Lake and surrounding ecosystems including glaciers and wetlands; Shoreline development around the lake; The importance of water data and where to access historical records; Threats to our local water quality; How we can work as individuals and as communities to protect our surface water. Music: "Waves at the Shore” by Wayne Saluti Additional Resources:  Water Monitoring and Climate Change in the Upper Columbia Basin Report: https://ourtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/WaterMonitoringandClimateChange_FullReport_2017_FINAL_Web-5.pdf Purchase “The Purcell Suite: Upholding the Wild” on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Purcell-Suite-Upholding-Wild/dp/B001CHSOVC Kootenay Watershed Science project information: https://livinglakescanada.ca/project/kootenay-watershed-science/

Guest: Khaylish Fraser, Aquatics Program Coordinator with the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) Hosts: Camille LeBlanc and Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Invasive Species, Aquatic Invasive Species, Aquatic Ecosystems, Zebra Mussels, Quagga Mussels, Eurasian Milfoil, Asian Clams, Boat Inspections, Stop The Spread, Clean Drain Dry, Prevention, Invasive Prevention, Don't Let it Loose, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, Gardens, Water Gardens, Pet Stores, Aquariums,  Topics: How bad the aquatic invasive problem is in Kootenay Lake; Which Aquatic Invasive Species are on CKISS's radar; Social, economic and ecological threats/impacts of aquatic invasives; What, where and why of boat inspections; Asian clams in Shuswap Lake and risk of spread; Points of introduction; invasive mussel sampling and testing; What people can do to mitigate the spread of aquatic invasives in our waterways Music: "In My Room, Instrumental" by the Alan Kirk Band  Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/alan-kirk-band Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alankirkband/  Additional Resources:  CKISS Website: https://ckiss.ca/  CKISS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckisskootenay CKISS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XlBVpr3wi4PZnt7yec8qQ Grow me instead: https://bcinvasives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISCBC-GMI-Brochure-180425-WEB-1.pdf   Report an invasive species: https://ckiss.ca/action/reporting/  

Guest: Laura Sacks, Climate Scientist and Chapter Leader with the Nelson/West Kootenay Citizens Climate Lobby Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Camille LeBlanc Keywords: Climate Change, Citizens Climate Lobby, Activism, Lobbying, Policies, Campaigns, Community Engagement, Sustainability, Local Governments, Youth, Carbon Tax, Disempowerment, Empowerment, Hope, Climate Resilience, Climate Justice, Climate Action Topics: The Citizens Climate Lobby; Fridays for the Future and youth activism; The challenges of educating people on climate change, Lobbying to local governments; The shifting of perspectives relating to the climate crisis; Maintaining a positive outlook for the future while acknowledging the emotional toll of climate grief and learning self care; Laura's experience hosting the Kootenay Co-op radio show “Climate of Change”.  Music: "Out There" by First After the Fire https://www.firstafterthefire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/firstafterthefire https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LtSs8DMOmplIzsudyeeDI  Additional Resources:  CCL website: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/CAN_Nelson_-_West_Kootenay/   

Guests: James Baxter, Aquatics Biologist and Blair Weston, Community & Indigenous Relations Manager with Fortis BC Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Camille LeBlanc Keywords: Dams, Hydroelectric, FortisBC, Due Diligence, Fish, Salmon, Flooding, Lake, Reservoir, IJC Curve,  Water Levels, Columbia River Treaty, COFAC, Kokanee, Shore-spawning Kokanee, Fish Passage, Fish Migration, Indigenous Relations, Culture, Reconciliation, Funding, Safety  Topics: Which dams Fortis manages in the region; How Kootenay Lake water levels are connected to the dams; Flood mitigation on Kootenay Lake; What the International Joint Commission is; Fortis' link to the Columbia River Treaty; What the  Columbia Rivers Operations Fisheries Advisory Committee is and what they do in the region; Work being done to manage for shore-spawning kokanee; Local discussions about fish passage and how Fortis fits into the discussion; How Fortis manages Indigenous relations while operating in culturally significant spaces; Fortis' Community Initiatives Funding Program; Safety around dams. Music: "Clean Water and a Bag of Rice" by Jay Danley https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwldROMU6k8_yRScAD5uRtg/featured Additional Resources: Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project https://ijc.org/sites/default/files/IKLBC%202013%20Grohman%20Narrows%20Presentation_BCHydro_20130912_1.pdf  file:///C:/Users/kayla/FOKLSS%20Dropbox/FOKLSS%20Team%20Folder/FOKLSS%20Program%20Manager/Resources_Research/Lakeshore%20research/Grohman_Narrows_Expansion/Grohman%20Narrows%20Update%2016122015.pdf   

Guest: Norm Allard, Community Planner with Lower Kootenay Band Host: Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Wetlands, Restoration, Yaqan Nukiy, Lower Kootenay Band, Wildlife, Conservation, Invasive Species, Ecology, Species-At-Risk, Dams, Dikes, Machinery, Fish, First Nations, Floodplain, Floodwaters, Erosion, Wildlife Habitat, Aquatic Systems, Nutrient Exchange, Freshet, Natural Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Hunting, Gathering, Capacity Building  Topics: History of the Yaqan Nukiy Wetlands; the importance of this ecosystem to the Yaqan Nukiy community/people and the cultural history of its significance; the work being done to restore the wetlands; concerns, impacts; species at risk; restoration plans and priorities; details on the complex process of restoring ecosystems. Music: "Sliver of Sunshine" by Born on a Wednesday https://bornonawednesday.com/

Guest: Mel Reasoner, Climate Scientist Hosts: Camille LeBlanc and Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Climate, Climate Change, Global Warming, Adaptation, Mitigation, Climate Change Skeptics, Climate Science, Geology, Geologic Record, Precipitation, Temperature, Mean Temperature, Ice Age, GHGs, Carbon Dioxide, Media Influence, Climate Projections, Wildfire, Sea Level, Flooding, Recreation, Domino Effect, Tipping Point, Positive Feedback Loops, Geoengineering, Youth Empowerment, Climate Politics Topics: Climate change basics and common terms; scientific evidence that climate change is human caused; how to approach a climate change denier; global and local climate trends (historical and projected); adaptation and mitigation strategies; empowering youth to take action; climate action responsibility and climate politics. Music: "Blue Pearl of the Universe" by Earl Hamilton. https://earlhamilton.bandcamp.com/album/blue-pearl-ep

Guest: Neil Fletcher, Manager of Conservation Stewardship with the BC Wildlife Federation Host: Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Wetlands, Conservation, Restoration, Development, Threats, Appreciation, Habitat Loss, Climate Change, Regulations  Topics: Importance of wetlands for lake ecosystem health, types of wetlands, wetlands' role in climate change, historical and current threats, where the province is at with wetland conservation and regulations and how people can get involved in wetland conservation. Music: "Fresh September Commute" by Handsome Hansel https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rnaGnBltBa9tNJ3LKtb2E?si=j9rQwvwgQl6lDv4q9ljclw

Guest: Joanne Siderius, Senior Naturalist with the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre Hosts: Camille LeBlanc and Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords:  Wildlife, Youth Education, Park Etiquette, Nature, Camping, Provincial Parks, Wildlife Cams, Community, Respect Topics: Information on the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre and programs, park etiquette, what it means to be a park naturalist, shore spawning kokanee, human wildlife interactions, and the greatest captures on park wildlife cams.  Music: "Fletcher Falls Reverie" by Dave Carroll https://davecarroll.bandcamp.com/

Guest: Eileen Delehanty-Pearkes Hosts: Camille LeBlanc and Kayla Tillapaugh Keywords: Culture, Water Stewardship, Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, Dams, Columbia-Basin, Sinixt, Arrow Lakes, Connectivity, Ceremony, Healing, Allyship  Topics: The social,  cultural and geographical history of our region, the importance of water stewardship, the connectivity of all systems, and how traditional Indigenous knowledge can supplement modern scientific methods of stewarding and restoring aquatic ecosystems. Music: "Mothertribe" by Aradia Chappelle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIKKMyVwfvw