Northwest Nature Matters

Podcast produced by the OR Chapter of @wildlifesociety in partnership with @ORWildlife because #PNW #naturematters

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We value the natural beauty, clean air & water, and abundant fish & wildlife resources of the PNW. The goal of this podcast is to provide accurate, scientific info directly from the experts through long-form conservation about natural history and conservation. We hope you enjoy!

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@frank_rinaldi84 @taaltree @OregonState You are great! Thanks for listening!

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Geology is a fundamental discipline to major biological concepts such as evolution and biogeography. @OregonState Geologist Andrew Meigs explains the geologic principles behind plate tectonics, volcanism, and mountain-building in the Pacific Northwest. https://t.co/To40ZKddEY

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@Epro_ @OregonState Thank you for listening! Glad you are enjoying!

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Interested in ways to attract, inspire, and support the next generation of wildlife professionals? Join us for a great conversation with Selina Heppell, Chair of the Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife @OregonState as she describes her strategy for the future! https://t.co/r0Aitm06dZ

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Winnie Kessler, Harriet Allen, and Evie Merrill paved the way for women in wildlife and their collective expertise has helped to shape leading wildlife programs in both government agencies and academia. https://t.co/SYZ8zaeThR

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David Shepardson (@OregonZoo) discusses how zoos are becoming an essential foundation of conservation success; from the most significant voices in conservation education to leading experts in endangered species recovery programs. https://t.co/0rfoEtSkXh

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Episode 21 background - Horse Rich & Dirt Poor https://t.co/AksjPA4zoE

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Free-roaming horses and burros represent one of the most challenging and complex issues in western public land policy. We talk with Keith Norris (@ka_norris, @wildlifesociety) about science and policy surrounding this issue. https://t.co/vCh6qmUzXd

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Christian Hagen (@OregonState) and Jeremy Maestas (@SageGrouseInit, @USDA_NRCS) talk natural history and conservation of the sage grouse. Like sage grouse select for individual leaves on sagebrush shrubs?!? https://t.co/vHmb0X8uoG

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Apologies for delayed posting of the last three episodes but here is a synopsis of what you have waiting if you haven't tuned in already:
Episode 20 - Sage grouse!
Episode 21 - Free-roaming horses and burros!
Episode 22 - The role of zoos in conservation!

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Get ready for SAGE GROUSE in our next episode with this
@PBS special featuring one of our upcoming guests, Jeremy Maestas of
@SageGrouseInit! https://t.co/bW9Dr27D4W

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Are you a Townsend's warbler, sage grouse, coho salmon, or peregrine falcon? If you've been enjoying our show, love the #PNW, and think #naturematters, consider supporting us! As little as $1 will go a long way to keep the podcast going!

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Bat #facts, bat #biology, bat #research. Join us as we speak with Dr. Tom Rodhouse and Roger Rodriguez (@OSUcascades) to discuss all things #bats. Natural history, #conservation, and new impacts to bat populations in the #PNW and beyond. https://t.co/MBqnfb26s3

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"Elakha" is the Chinook and Clatsop Indian word for sea otter and this week we discuss sea otter population restoration with Robert Bailey, the Board President of the Elakha Alliance (@ORWildlife). https://t.co/8KMCngZanl

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John and Monty Gregg, wildlife biologist for @OchocoNatForest, talk about the power of partnerships with non-governmental organizations and strategies for implementing proactive conservation projects. Listen in! https://t.co/iCw9pGSXRE

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@TWSearlycareer would love to share this episode with early career wildlifers!

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This episode is oriented to students, early professionals, & others considering wildlife careers. We explore career tracks in the wildlife profession w/ Quentin Hays, who brings perspectives from his diverse work in agency, academic, & private sectors. https://t.co/bUhMOJrb7i

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And if you are looking for some reading to go with this week’s episode, checkout Paul Henson’s paper on “Improving Implementation of the ESA: Finding Common Ground through Common Sense” https://t.co/nU9pUT4k8W

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Paul Henson, director of the OR @USFWS office, discusses a new paradigm in ESA implementation that emphasizes proactive conservation strategies for species like the Oregon Chub, California Condor and more. Enjoy! https://t.co/dmvvpyV4Rw

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And in episode 11 we speak with @RepKenHelm , Mark Labhart, Jim Owens, & Claire Puchy about a key piece of funding legislation recently introduced to the Oregon State legislature, HB 282. Learn how you can support its passage in the coming weeks and days! https://t.co/dttd1Rzeat