The Oldman Watershed Part 1: The Basics

04/02/24 • 37 min

How is the Oldman watershed unique, why it is ecologically important, and how has our climate been changing in Alberta over the decades? In this episode, Michael explores some of the basics around the Oldman watershed, water security and climate adaptation.

Featured Guests:
Shannon Frank - Executive Director: Oldman Watershed Council
Stefan Kienzle - Professor Emeritus: University of Lethbridge

Featured Guests:
Shannon Frank - Executive Director: Oldman Watershed Council
Stefan Kienzle - Professor Emeritus: University of Lethbridge

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The Oldman Watershed Part 2: Riparian Areas & Lakes

What is a riparian area and what role does it play in climate adaptation? How are lakes impacted by climate change? In this episode, Michael explores why riparian areas and lakes are important to the Oldman watershed.

Featured Guests:
Norine Ambrose - Executive Director: Cows & Fish
Bradley Peter - Executive Director: Alberta Lake Management Society

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A Serendipitous Conversation with a Seabird Biologist

Michael is currently off on another ocean adventure collaborating again with Memorial University. Through this project he had the opportunity to interview accomplished Seabird biologist Holly Hogan, discussing her book Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist. This never-before-heard interview was so good, that Michael just had to share it with you.

Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist book