Living Downstream

4 Ladies in Tennis Shoes and Status of the Crater Lake Wilderness Proposal

Learn about the incredible citizen science by "4 Ladies in Tennis Shoes" and the status of the Proposed Crater Lake Wilderness Area

Western Pond Turtle

Populations of the western pond turtle are in decline due to habitat loss, endangered species and disease. We talk with Drs Bruce and Gwen Bury

The Rural Organizating Project of Oregon

Explore the work of the Rural Organizing Project (ROP) of Oregon, and organization dedicated to building and supporting a shared standard of human dignity.

Step Outside, The Plants Are Calling You

Lauren Kemple of Backyard Wildcraft takes us into the field. Learn about what is offered freely in nature around us, and how to explore it with sensitivity and care.

The Umpqua Chub and Interpreting the Overall Health of an Ecosystem

It's a rather small, insubstantial little fish. Does it really matter? The Umpqua Chub is endemic to the Umpqua River, and its viability is in question. What does it say about the overall health of an ecosystem when it loses an endemic species? Learn more when we speak with Stan Petrowski and how we interpret ecosystem health.

Salvage, Fuel and Forest Management

Ken Carloni speaks on the issue of salvage, in consideration of ecosystem integrity and function, fire awareness, and best practices forest health.

Nature's Incredible Engineer, the Beaver

Nature's incredible engineer, the beaver. 200 years ago, one of the largest corporations on earth tried to kill every beaver in the Pacific Northwest. Now, 200 years later, we are more and more realizing the incredible environmental impact this keystone animal has on the health of the ecosystem. Join us as we explore the history of the beaver in Oregon, and the incredible role they play, with Reese Mercer of the Western Beaver's Cooperative.

The Threat of Invasive Species

Invasive species pose a significant threat to ecosystems, economies, and human health worldwide. They can disrupt local ecosystems by outcompeting native species for resources, altering habitats, and sometimes introducing diseases. The economic impact is also considerable, as invasive species can damage agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Additionally, they can affect human health by introducing new allergens or acting as vectors for diseases. Learn more as we talk with Samuel Chan of the Oregon Invasive Species Council.

Flight Paths - Mystery of Bird Migration

How do they do it? How do they know? Every year, throughout the year, different communities of birds migrate. Whether it's a long distance marathon or a season altitudinal change, birds just seem to know when, where, and how to make the move. Learn about the latest technologies used to track these fascinating migrations with Author Rebecca Heisman

The Scientific Impacts of the Winchester Dam on the Fish of the North Umpqua

Jeffrey Dose, fisheries biologist with over 30 years experience in the Umpqua, explores the actual scientific impacts of the Winchester Dam near Roseburg, Oregon on the fish of the North Umpqua River.