Podcasts about conservation manager

Episode DescriptionWho makes the decisions when it comes to implementing conservation practices on rented farmland? Ruth McCabe, Heartland Co-op Conservation Manager, discusses the pivotal role of non-operating landowners in conservation decisions on rented farmland. Listen in as Jamie and Ruth discuss the spectrum of landowner engagement and how to encourage land stewardship across the board.Chapters:00:00Welcome to The Water Table01:01Working with tenant farmers01:25The perspective of landowners02:30Letting landowners off the hook?03:30Generations removed from farming04:45Preventing soil loss, and cleaning water05:38In-field conservation vs. edge-of-field conservation 08:18What trips their trigger?09:04Erosion and incentivizing conservation practicesRelated content:#127 | Cover Crops and No-Till: A Conservationist's Perspective#56 | A More Efficient Approach to Water Quality: Batch and Build#52 | An Ag Economist Tells All: Critical Topics Impacting the Future of AgricultureHeartland Co-op Find us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we meet Beryl Makori, Conservation Manager at The Pangolin Project in Kenya.Beryl shares the remarkable story of rediscovering Kenya's giant ground pangolin—a species once thought extinct in the country—and the urgent efforts now underway to protect it. From community engagement and ranger patrols to habitat leases and landowner partnerships, The Pangolin Project is racing to secure the last remaining habitat of this elusive and endangered mammal.We also dive into Beryl's inspiring personal journey—from being known as the “Bat Lady of East Africa” to leading a passionate grassroots team working at the frontlines of conservation.What you'll learn:Why pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammalHow the giant ground pangolin was rediscovered in KenyaWhat it takes to build conservation trust with local communitiesCareer advice for aspiring conservationistsThe power of persistence and passion in wildlife conservationLearn more about The Pangolin Project: https://www.thepangolinproject.org/Like, comment and subscribe for more inspiring conservation stories! #PangolinConservation #BerylMakori #ConservationCareers #WildlifePodcast #GiantGroundPangolin #CommunityConservation #EastAfrica #BatLady #WomenInConservation #ConservationPodcast

Cover crops and no-till… How will they impact your bottom line? We're joined by fan-favorite and Conservation Manager, Ruth McCabe, to dig into the benefits and drawbacks of these increasingly popular conservation practices. We're tackling the tough questions: Do cover crops boost yields? How do they affect soil health? Why are these practices being adopted from Iowa to Minnesota and beyond? This is the first of several insightful conversations with Ruth you won't want to miss!Chapters:00:00 Welcome Ruth McCabe01:00 What is going on at Heartland Co-op and Beyond?04:41 Cover Crops05:51 Ruth's Experience and a Balanced View of Cover Crops 08:33 Regional Differences in Cover Crop Adoption 11:29 Benefits and Considerations for Cover Crop Use 14:00 The Leaky Root16:26 Warming up the Soil18:52 No-till + Cover Crops = So Many Bonuses20:43 The Learning Curve and Potential Yield Impact of New Practices22:00 Short-Term Yield Hits, Long-Term Benefits23:52 Guidance is KeyRelated content:Episode 82: Getting #%@$ Done in Iowa With Batch and Build…On the RoadEpisode 104: Worldwide Conservation, Water Quality and Woody HarrelsonSubsurface Drainage and Soil TempsHeartland Co-OpFind us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platformsApple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

In today's episode I'm speaking with Jacob Dykes, the Conservation Manager of The European Nature Trust - a foundation that works to lift conservation and nature restoration projects in Europe, supporting a network of organisations working at landscape-scale to protect and restore ecosystems. Through an approach they call ‘Noise for Nature', they also amplify conservation storytelling by creating impactful documentary films that raise awareness and engagement with the defining issues of our time.I was really looking forward to speaking with Jacob about his conservation work in general but also more specifically about wolves. The European Nature Trust recently produced a film called The Wolf Within exploring the relationship between wolves and humans in Europe, which was released at the end of last year – just weeks before the European Commission decided to downgrade their protection status. I've been fascinated with wolves for as long as I can remember and really enjoyed learning more about the evolution of our relationship with them and their place in our collective imagination. Jacob and I also talked about what this relationship says about our coexistence with the wild; and what we can do to better and more equitably safeguard keystone species around us. Jacob also shared a really lovely story about seeing wolves in the wild in Italy, and an important reminder to keep practicing wonder towards the natural world.Want to dive deeper?Watch The Wolf Within: https://www.waterbear.com/campaigns/the-wolf-withinDiscover The European Nature Trust: https://theeuropeannaturetrust.com/The EU recently downgraded wolf protections in Europe: https://eeb.org/nature-under-attack-bern-convention-weakens-wolf-protection/Joint statement by 300+ civil society organisations calling for strict wolf protection to be maintained: https://eeb.org/library/joint-statement-by-300-civil-society-organisations-calling-for-strict-wolf-protection-to-be-maintained/ClientEarth's investigation: https://www.clientearth.org/latest/press-office/press-releases/ombudsman-opens-inquiry-after-eu-trashes-wolf-protections/The European Nature Trust on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeuropeannaturetrustIo Non Ho Paura Del Lupo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iononhopauradellupoCome say hi!Why We Care on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California's water rules are changing—permanently. Starting January 1, 2025, new regulations from the State Water Resources Control Board will require major water suppliers to cut water delivery significantly by 2040. This isn't just about managing water during droughts anymore—this is about building drought resilience into everyday life. Water agencies across the state will now have to develop community-specific water budgets that account for residential, commercial, and landscape use. The measures include limiting outdoor watering, encouraging water-efficient appliances, and pushing Californians to rethink how we use every drop. And here's the kicker: failure to comply could cost agencies up to $10,000 a day in fines. So what does this mean for all of us? Are these changes a burden—or an opportunity to innovate? In episode 22 of What Matters Water TV + Podcast, we have brought together a panel of experts to explore just that: Chelsea Haines, Regulatory Director with the Association of California Water Agencies, offering a statewide perspective on this massive shift. Kelly Kopp, Professor and Extension Specialist at Utah State University, who's focused on water efficiency research. William Ringland, Public Affairs and Conservation Manager at East Valley Water District, where smaller agencies are stepping up to meet big expectations. Fiona Sanchez, Director of Water Resources at Irvine Ranch Water District, who's at the forefront of implementing large-scale water solutions. Together, we'll unpack the opportunities, the challenges, and the practical steps agencies and communities must take to get this right. The stakes are high, and only time will tell if these changes deliver a sustainable water future without creating financial strain on communities.

The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland is urging visitors to refrain from hand-feeding chickadees, due to the spread of the H5N1 avian flu. The visitors are used to around with handfuls of birdseed and having chickadees swoop down to feed.  We spoke with Craig Pezik about the situation.  He is the Stewardship & Conservation Manager at the Wye Marsh Conservation Centre in Midland, Ontario. Between 2016 and 2021, the town of Innisfil saw an almost 50% increase in its newcomer population. That creates a lot of different needs including for more diverse language collections and services at the local library. To better understand those needs, the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is inviting residents to participate in a new survey, to gather more information on those needs. We spoke to Mandy Pethick, director of Public and Information Services at the library, about the new found dilemma

Conservationist Sia Rasalato heads up the Ahura Resorts sustainability program fromreef regeneration to waste management and iguana preservation.https://likulikulagoon.com/ahura-resorts-foundation/https://www.travellingsenorita.com

In this episode Matt goes for a birdwatching walk with Adam Bolton, the Conservation Manager at Surrey Wildlife Trust. As Adam shows Matt around one of his many sites, Ockham Commons, they go in search of Dartford Warblers.Adam really is a fountain of knowledge so it's a brilliant chat about what a rich tapestry heathland is for birding and wildlife.Follow Adam on Instagram and TikTok @ABWildPhotographyAlso be sure to follow Surrey Wildlife Trust on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube. You can also become a member and find out more about visiting their sites on their website www.surreywildlifetrust.orgIf you haven't already you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRoll BirderKeep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we'll answer them in the pod.This episode is proudly sponsored by Eco Bird Food. Use our discount code RNRB20 for 20% off all orders of Eco Bird Food. No waste, no mess, just brilliant bird food. Head to www.ecobirdfood.com to make your purchase now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salt Lake City Utilities is the oldest retail water provider in the west. Conservation Manager for Salt Lake Cities Utilities, Stephanie Duer gives us a brief history on this special purveyor and talks about her role in water conservation. She also shares the many projects that they are involved with focused on water use efficiency and discusses how the organization handles the population growth, climate change, and short-term weather fluctuations that have impacted water supply. Podcast Recorded on February 29, 2024

For our final show before we pass the 200 episode mark (wow!), Ari and Chris are joined by Margaret Rousser, former Conservation Manager at Oakland Zoo (and all-the-time awesome advocate for animals), to talk about the legacy of her groundbreaking talk, "Making Time for Psychological Wellbeing"! Margaret talks about her path through the animal care field (turns out she and Ari have some shared work history in more ways than one) before digging into the history behind her conference presentation that asked the question, "is all the time we spend cleaning and disinfecting our animals' living spaces actually doing them more harm than good?" This is a fascinating chat that is a must-listen for anyone in the professional animal care world! If you have a suggestion for a question, topic, or guest you'd like to hear on a future episode of the show, let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com! --------------------------------- The TEC Talk Podcast is proud to be sponsored by Audible.com! To support the show and get a free 30-day trial of everything Audible has to offer, visit http://www.audibletrial.com/tectalk- thanks Audible! --------------------------------- This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind! To learn more about the world's first Productivity ShotTM and get 20% off your first order, go to https://www.magicmind.com/tectalk and enter the code TECTALK20 at checkout. Thanks, Magic Mind! 

Cheryl Goddard, Executive Director of the San Diego River Valley Conservancy, is joined by her colleagues, Kim Yingst, Community Engagement Manager, and Joseph Rivera, Conservation Manager, to chat about the Conservancy's mission, along with upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

I've been dry-tooling more than ice climbing this winter, largely because it's been frustratingly warm in New England. Call this my adaptation strategy — but really, I feel like I'm just getting ahead of the curve since trigger alert: dry-tooling is the future of ice climbing. #provemewrong(please)Not to be all dire, dour and doom and gloom, but globally, climate change is leading to fewer days below 0°C, aka, the planet is warming. (according to an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report from 2021). Since ice forms below the freezing temp of water, it's not hard to see that the result will be fewer climbable days of ice as a result.So what's an ice climber to do?Today, we chat with Taylor Luneau, an ice climber from Vermont, former Policy Director of the American Alpine Club, and current Conservation Manager at The Wilderness Society. Taylor has spent the bulk of his adult working life in conservation efforts, protecting public land, and now, supporting climate change mitigation strategies through forest management policies.During his time at the AAC, Taylor commissioned a first-of-its-kind study evaluating ice season length for one of the premiere ice climbing destinations in the U.S. — the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire. You might have seem the film that came out of this, freeze//thaw, which shares the scientific findings and socioeconomic impact on guides in the area. Definitely worth watching.We talk about the study, how climbers can get involved in responding to climate change, along with mitigation and adaptation strategies in today's episode. Resources and links:If you'd like to connect with Taylor, his Instagram is @taylor.luneau, and his Wilderness Society email is tluneau@tws.org. To learn more about the Mount Washington Valley study, here is the webpage that has “freeze//thaw”, an article by Jimmy Voorhis and Micheal Wejchert, and the full study by Voorhis, McDowell, and Burakowski, et al.The impact of our national forests to mitigate climate change:“Forests in the U.S. remove the equivalent of about 12 percent of annual U.S. fossil fuel emissions or about 206 teragrams of carbon, after accounting for natural emissions, such as wildfire and decomposition. Worldwide, healthy forests absorb 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon per year, the same contained in nearly 54 million tanker trucks worth of gasoline. Biologically rich, continuous networks of public lands play an important role in absorbing climate-changing emissions, sustaining plants and animals, and helping the hardest hit communities adapt to the impacts of a changing climate." SourceNationwide forest plan amendment to conserve old growth: Remember that the scoping period runs through February 2nd. Here are some resources to learn more and get involved:TWS Action Alert on the national amendment to all forest plans to conserve old growthTWS blog explaining what it isFederal Register scoping notice for the national amendment to all forest plans to conserve old growthUSDA Press Release on National Old Growth AmendmentNorthwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Amendment:The comment period wraps up on January 29th. Here are more resources and how to comment:TWS Action Alert on the NWFPTWS Blog explaining what the NWFP is and what's happeningUS Forest Service landing page for NWFP amendmentUSFS comment portal for the NWFP: hereMake sure to get your voice heard!Find the rest of the notes, timestamps, resources, and more on the episode page.  Credits:Episode cover photo by Marcus Garcia.Intro music by Hannah Noelle Enomoto (thanks, sis!). Sponsors:Of course, a big thanks to our sponsor, Blue Ice, for supporting this show!Blue Ice is the best kind of ice, and also my choice when it comes to fast and light ice climbing gear. Their Aero Lites go in like a hot knife through butter and their climbing packs hit the sweet spot between function and lightweight. Designed to get to the point in the alpine, their gear is tested by mountain professionals between the Alps and the Wasatch. If you're looking to get to the point too — and with a little less weight on your kit, check out Blue Ice's gear at blueice.com or your favorite local retailer. Patreon:For the price of a beer per month, you can help us produce episodes like this and much, much more. If you've been enjoying the podcast this season, consider supporting us on Patreon. 

Is Restoration & Rewilding the only way of truly saving UK habitats? In this episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, Jake Fiennes, Conservation Manager at the Holkham Estate, discusses how his radical habitat restoration and agricultural work has nurtured Holkham's species and risen its crop yields - bringing back wetlands, hedgerows, birds and butterflies over 25,000 acres of land.We also hear from Natural Capital Consultant at Savills, Samantha Skinner, on the work currently being done up in Scotland to improve biodiversity and restore landscapes in the face of the climate crisis. You can find out more about what Savills is doing to protect and restore our natural environments by visiting our Natural Capital page. Dive into our reading list to continue your Restoration & Rewilding journey: Land Healer, by Jake FiennesWilding, by Isabella Tree Wild Fell, by Lee SchofieldCornerstones, by Benedict MacdonaldRestoring the Wild, by Roy DennisScotland: A Rewilding Journey, by Susan Wright, Peter Cairns and Nick UnderdownFeral, by George MonbiotInspired by this series? Get involved via social media with #SavillsNBS.@savillsrural on InstagramSavills Rural on LinkedInNature-Based Solutions is hosted by Nicky Wightman, Savills Global Director of Emerging Trends, and Alex Godfrey, Savills Joint Head of Natural Capital. The show is produced and edited by Becki Hills. 

It's World Turtle Day on 16 June. In this edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre, about the extraordinary sea turtles and their contribution to ocean ecosystems.

You're probably familiar with composting in your home or office, but today, we're digging into composting on a much larger scale. I'm speaking with Adrienne Mrsny, the Conservation Manager at the Conservation Society of California, also known as the Oakland Zoo.   Discover the role the Oakland Zoo plays in conservation efforts all over the world, how composting is a vital part of protecting our climate, and the legislation that is making composting more accessible than ever. Adrienne is sharing the Conservation Society of California's work on climate campaigns, informing and empowering staff and patrons of the zoo, all while creating compost that gets utilized throughout the wider community.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ssfllp.com/rebooting-capitalism-podcast/#ep58

Museum and heritage leaders say they are caring for precious taonga but outside of Te Papa in Wellington, there is no government funding for this work. They say they are also struggling with inflation, a downturn in visitors due to Covid and some museums cannot afford conservators or collections staff. They say if funding is not addressed, collection pieces could fall into disrepair, galleries close or important education outreach to school children be stopped. Ian Griffin is the Director of Tuhura Otago Museum, whose Conservation Manager has recently moved to another museum in London, and it cannot replace her, which will directly affect the care of national treasures. Kathryn also talks with Adele Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive of Museums Aotearoa Te Tari o Nga Whare Taonga o Te Motu, who says there is severe financial pressure on museums throughout the country.

We are excited to kick off 2023 covering the Red Panda and the people out there fighting to save them. Sonam Lama is an absolute conservation hero! He is a recent Whitley Award Winner in 2022 in recognition for his hard work in conserving the Red Panda. The Whitley Fund for Nature is one of the world's leading organizations in helping and recognizing those out in the field doing the hard work to save some of our most endangered animals. Sonam is no exception! He was with the Red Panda Network from its inception. While he lives in Nepal, he has traveled the world to study and help these animals. An incredible interview to kick off the year! You can learn more about Sonam Lama by viewing his David Attenborough narrated vide HERE or by visiting HERE You can learn more about the Red Panda Network by visiting HERE You can learn more about the Whitley Fund for Nature by visiting HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode, I'm excited to be speaking with Susan-Rose Maingi, Conservation Manager at Colubus Conservation. We dig into her conservation Journey and we also talk through what she does in Kwale County where she oversees the day to day operations of projects that promote the mitigation of challenges experienced by communities living with primates. Enjoy

Dr. Dale Gentry wants you to know that faith and science are not enemies. More specifically, he believes you can be a Christian and deeply care for creation and connect with God in the study and experience of the natural world. Dr. Dale Gentry is the Conservation Manager at Audubon Minnesota and the founder and director of Disciple Science, a podcast and video series helping people connect with God through creation. He has a M.S. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Atmosphere, Environment and Water Resources and teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern in Saint Paul, MN. In today's episode, Dr. Gentry details his own story of wading through deep questioning on his way to reconciling faith and science and, as a result, developed a passion for helping others do the same. He also talks about why he's so passionate about birds and why we should care about them as well, how to connect with God through creation, and the role imagination plays in our interactions with nature. This episode opened me up to the wonder of the natural world. My hope is that you might join me in seeing that life is everywhere, and so are the fingerprints of the author of life.

Lake Mead's water levels are at historic lows and the Colorado River is suffering from a decades-long megadrought, resulting in federal shortage declarations that have reduced Southern Nevada's water supply. Since residential landscape irrigation consumes much of the Las Vegas Valley's water, watering smart has never been more important. Doug Bennett, the Conservation Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, shares tips to help residents set their irrigation systems so that their landscapes survive and thrive during our harsh desert summer on episode 26 of Water Smarts Podcast, “HOT! HOT! HOT! Water-smart tips to help your landscape survive the summer.”Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkehttps://www.snwa.com/

About Fran is an interdisciplinary researcher and nature advocate with over a decade's experience in conservation and animal science, ethics and policy issues. He is the Big River Connectivity Science and Conservation Manager for Project Coyote and The Rewilding Institute, where he helps promote compassion and respect for wild carnivores and nature, their protection, and […] Read full article: Episode 89: Francisco Santiago-Avila On Rewilding And Coexistence In The Heartland

Living plant collections at botanical gardens can serve many functions. They can be aesthetic, they can be educational, they can be conservation focused... the list goes on and none of these functions are mutually exclusive. In this episode, we sit down with Sean Lahmeyer, Collections and Conservation Manager for The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens to talk about these ideas and more at one of North Americas most beautiful and diverse botanical gardens. This episode was produced in part by Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

In this second of three podcasts on the theme of nature, Barbara and David are joined by two guests: Jonathan Preston, Conservation Manager for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, one a series of such posts he has held across the country over three decades, with current responsibility for wildlife conservation at 30 different sites in Norfolk; and Nicola Davies, who trained as a biologist, was an original presenter on the BBC's The Really Wild Show, and is the acclaimed author of over 80 illustrated children's books on animals, habitats, ecology and the sea. Jonathan, to begin, please can you introduce us to what nature conservation is for, and broadly how it's done?

In this third of three podcasts on the theme of nature, Barbara and David are joined by three guests: Nicola Davies, who trained as a biologist, was an original presenter on the BBC's The Really Wild Show, and is the acclaimed author of over 80 illustrated children's books on animals, habitats, ecology and the sea; and Jonathan Preston, Conservation Manager for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, one a series of such posts he has held across the country over three decades, with current responsibility for wildlife conservation at 30 different sites in Norfolk. Nicola, as such a prolific children's author, what effect do you hope your books have on children and the wider community?

We speak with Dr Bill Lynn and Dr Fran Santiago-Avila about Multispecies Justice, an alternative approach to negotiating the complex relationships of coexistence between other animals and humans. Importantly, Multispecies Justice centres animal needs, as well as humans, when determining how to create a just world. Fran is the Big River Connectivity Science and Conservation Manager for Project Coyote and The Rewilding Institute. Find out more about the excellent work Project Coyote do by visiting their website - http://www.projectcoyote.org/.  You can find out more about Bill and Frans work by visiting PAN Works, an independent non-partisan think-tank dedicated to the wellbeing of animals which they are both part of. 

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Keith Warner to discuss his role as Aviation Utilities Business Manager for the Port of Seattle and its affiliated utility. Among the topics they cover are the importance of resiliency, the push for electrification, and Keith's unique perspective on moving from the private sector with Boeing to his current public sector role. Join us to hear Keith's great insight on managing energy in transportation. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Keith's role with the Port of Seattle [02:24] Energy goals for the Port of Seattle [03:30] Resiliency of operations within the port [08:00] Programs for electrification [11:16] Pre-Conditioned Air program [14:05] Shifts in demand response [18:54] Emissions goals for the Port of Seattle The Port of Seattle has the goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and to be carbon neutral or carbon negative by 2050. Their scope three goal is a 50% reduction by 2030 and an 80% reduction by 2050. Since creating these goals, the State of Washington has established mandates which have driven emissions compliance. The Port of Seattle has already met their 2030 goal for Scope 1 emissions, so we're considering resetting targets to be more aggressive. The Port of Seattle's Scope 2 emissions, which is purchased electricity, were already 95% carbon-free because of the hydro system in the Northwest along with a small amount of nuclear power. Their Scope 1 and 2 emissions nearly all come from heating required for the airport terminals. Some emissions also come from fuel use for a fleet of buses and vehicles. Because of its power side, the port realized that they'd never achieve its goal with their current path. Converting to renewable energy The Port of Seattle purchased renewable natural gas five years ago, but that contract didn't last long. About two years ago, it embarked on a longer-term contract taking renewable natural gas to heat half of the airport load from a biofuel facility. That 10-year contract alone allows it to reach its goal a decade early. Airlines have begun converting their ground support fleet to electric. The Port of Seattle has installed 300 charging units around the airport to support this effort. This access to charging has allowed the airlines to make investments to convert from diesel over to electricity. Hence, the airlines are reducing their Scope 1 emissions, which simultaneously allows the Port of Seattle to lower its Scope 3 emissions. Pre-Conditioned Air project The Port of Seattle has a Pre-Conditioned Air project to save energy for airlines. When an aircraft lands and approaches the dock at the airport, it can plug into shore power. A large air duct is plugged into the aircraft to utilize the central heating and cooling system, which allows the aircraft to turn off their auxiliary power unit. The aircraft is entirely powered, heated, and cooled while connected to this system. This project alone saves 5 million gallons of fuel a year. Resources & People Mentioned Port's Innovative Proposal Hopes to Attract Renewable Natural Gas for Sea-Tac Airport Pre-Conditioned Air | Port of Seattle Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) | Port of Seattle NREL Connect with Keith Warner On LinkedIn Keith Warner is the Utilities Manager at the Port of Seattle, where he leads a suite of utility services including power, water, and natural gas, serving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Seattle-Tacoma is the 8th busiest airport in the U.S. and counts as part of its vision to “be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America.” Before joining the Port in 2019, Keith enjoyed a 35-year career at the Boeing Company, where he spent most of that time as the corporation's Utilities and Conservation Manager. Keith holds a B.S. degree in Engineering and an Executive MBA. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Trees for Life is on a mission to rewild the Highlands in partnership with community. Alan McDonnell, conservation manager at the charity discusses how private finance and investment such as the sale of carbon credits, and a £2million retail bond via Triodos is helping Trees for Life reach that goal. One to listen to for those looking at investments in ecotourism, carbon or interested in how to engage community.

What does it take to move 30 rhino across more than half the length of Africa? Simon Naylor, Conservation Manager at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve speaks about translocating a Boeing 747 full of rhinos from South African to Rwanda to create a new breeding stronghold in Akagera National Park. Find out why the largest rhino translocation ever took place and what challenges it entailed, as well as where the rhino came from and what awaits them in their new home.

Las Vegas is the fastest warming city in the United States and as temperatures rise, the city's urban forest of plants and trees will need to weather hotter, drier conditions. Doug Bennett, Conservation Manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), discusses how we can protect our tree canopy and plan for tree succession to help protect the valley's urban forest, which is essential to helping reduce urban heat island impacts. Hear more on the Water Smarts Podcast, “Trees for Tomorrow—Protecting Las Vegas' urban forest.”Hosts:   Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkesnwa.com

Lissy Fehnker-Heather (Forest & Bird Regional Conservation Manager & Spokesperson for Bird(/Bat?) of the Year) Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Lissy Fehnker-Heather (Forest & Bird Regional Conservation Manager & Spokesperson for Bird(/Bat?) of the Year) Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Replacing old, splotchy grass at mature properties can provide a facelift and improve customers' first impression of a business, according to Katherine Harper, a property manager for Gatski Commercial Real Estate. Harper talks about how grass wastes water and money in addition to making a property look old and tired. She has helped several of her clients refresh their properties by upgrading their landscapes to an attractive water-smart alternative. Not only have her clients improved the aesthetics of their properties, but they also are realizing cost savings from lower water bills and landscape maintenance costs. Doug Bennett, the Conservation Manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), joins the conversation to explain how the Water Smart Landscapes rebate can help pay for most, if not all, of the conversion projects on episode 15 of the Water Smarts Podcast, “BUSINESS FACELIFT: Older properties get a refresh through the Water Smart Landscapes rebate.”

Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, is joined by colleagues Emily Kochert, Conservation Manager, and Joseph Rivera, associate conservation manager, to chat about the importance of protecting our region's vast natural resources. Boaz, Kochert, and Rivera talk about their plans for their newly acquired 117 acres in Del Dios and discuss how the Conservancy prevailed through the pandemic through online webinars and programs. They highlight upcoming events such as their annual Friendraiser and River Valley Fest.

This week I welcome my second guest to the podcast - Arinn Bolin, Conservation Manager at ZooTampa! For this episode I got to sit down with Arinn and ask her questions about her role within ZooTampa, how the zoo works hard to incorporate conservation and education when the public visits, and she also shares some of her favorite animals and memories throughout her years working in the conservation world. Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday at 10am! Follow on Instagram: @studentsoftheearth_ Follow on Facebook: Students Of The Earth Subscribe to YouTube: Students of the Earth Email: studentsoftheearthh@gmail.com Music by @prod0asis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/students-of-the-earth/support

The War on Wolves with Michelle Lute, Carnivore Conservation Manager for Project Coyote My guest on this episode of the podcast is Michelle Lute, the Carnivore Conservation Manager for Project Coyote.   We discuss: How she became involved with carnivore conservation What is happening currently with the War on Gray Wolves The appalling practice of killing contests Why developing, implementing and using a gold standard of evidence based research in conservation decisions is important What we can do to help. Please listen to our conversation ... lives of many great animals depend on it!   Visit www.projectcoyote.org to learn more on how you can help!

This week we speak with Catarina Abril, an MSc Marine Biology and Conservation graduate from Portugal with studies focused on sharks and rays. Her passion for ocean literacy shines through as we discuss her role as Science and Conservation Manager of the Ocean Hub Portugal. In 2020 the Hub was given two microgrants. The first grant went towards a series of courses teaching ocean literacy and entrepreneurial skills for implementing ocean solutions and the second grant went towards support for SOA's #Defendthedeep campaign against deep-sea mining. Beyond these achievements, Catarina and her team have developed their own podcast! We were very inspired by their story and hope you are too! https://linktr.ee/PTApod Find out more about Catarina and her work: Ocean Hub Portugal Podcast Facebook YouTube Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peopletakingaction/message

This week the one and only, Juan Logan, joins Studio Noize!Juan is an incredibly prolific and creative artist whose work touches on all kinds of materials and issues. Using his head symbol he has created paintings, sculptures, installations, prints, and videos questioning America's status quo and expressing his thoughts on the Black experience. We talk about Juan's amazing 7,100 sq ft studio, how he is constantly working, the various levels of meaning to the symbols he uses, and how his passion for art translates to his collecting. Episode 110 topics include:creating work in a seriesexploring different mediums and materialsusing symbols to discuss heavy subjectsthe reasons to collect artthe real-life effects of racial biashandling a shipping disaster how studio space affects your art practiceBorn in Nashville, Tennessee, Juan Logan now lives and works in Belmont, North Carolina. Logan's artworks address subjects relevant to the American experience. At once abstract and representational, his paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, and videos address the interconnections of race, place, and power. They make visible how hierarchical relations and social stereotypes shape individuals, institutions, and the material and mental landscapes of contemporary life.Juan Logan is currently the Conservation Manager at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Project. This project is actively restoring thirty-one large-scale sculptures created by artist Vollis Simpson for the city of Wilson, NC.See More: www.juanlogan.com + @juan.loganFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

Matt Bright has been the Conservation Manager at Earth Sangha, an organization his parents founded in 1998 since 2011. Before that, he worked as a volunteer firefighter and EMT while attending Kenyon College in Ohio. Matt now splits his time between managing the Wild Plant Nursery -- Washington DC region's largest grower of exclusively local ecotype native plants, collecting seeds, sustainably and with permission from wild plant populations, and assisting with local restoration projects. 

Hosted by Friends' Executive Director Margaret Frisbie, this episode includes interviews with Emmy Award-winning public television writer, producer, and program host Geoffrey Baer; Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer-prize winning author of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History; and James Burns, president of the South Branch Park Advisory Council. Baer's new program, The Great Chicago Quiz Show, premiered Friday March 26 on WTTW and runs for four weeks. Baer is also the host of a fascinating Chicago River Tour which includes Bubbly Creek. Kolbert's new book, Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future, opens with a journey on Chicago River system Frisbie and Friends' Policy and Conservation Manager, John Quail.

Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC), and Jonathan Applebaum, Conservation Manager of the SDRVC, talk about the conservancy's dedication to preserving natural spaces and placing importance on climate resilience, carbon sequestration, and social inclusion in their projects. Applebaum elaborates on the SDRVC's newest acquisition of 117 acres of land north of Del Dios Highway. Boaz highlights the importance of working alongside other conservation-minded organizations to ensure natural spaces remain development-free.

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined by Ford Van Fossan. Ford is the Content and Conservation Manager at First Lite and sits down to talk about the recently launched Common Wild Initiative. Ford breaks down what went into getting Common Wild launched, what its main goal is and how everyone in the outdoor space can benefit from it. If you haven't yet, but sure and pick up some Common Wild gear through participating companies and support conservation. Average Conservation is Powered by Simplecast

Incredible efficiencies have been gained in the municipal water use sector over the last 30 years. As part of its Drought Forum webinar series, the Western Governors' Association put together an expert panel that digs into the issues surrounding municipal outreach and consumer technology in the municipal water sector. Tune in for a fascinating discussion with Robb Barnitt of Dropcountr, Nicole Seltzer of the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, and Jeff Tejral, the Conservation Manager for Denver Wate