Professor and Curator Dr. Madonna Moss is an anthropological archaeologist who studies the long term history of Native Americans and First Nations of the Northwest Coast of North America, with a special focus on Tlingit and Haida and their ancestors. Join us for a fascinating discussion about how zooarcheology can help defend indigenous cultural practices in the modern world. Dr. Moss's book Northwest Coast: Archaeology as Deep History Dr. Moss's recent publication about sea otters: https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.uoregon.edu/dist/e/397/files/2020/04/Moss-2020-sea-otters.pdf

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#36 Ancient Evidence Protecting Living Heritage: The Kelp Ecosystem of the PNW Part 9

In this episode three leaders from Oregon coast tribes provide heartfelt reflections, as they frame the loss of sea otters and the vision of its return with the history of their own people’s struggles, and how sea otters represent their own interconnectedness to the natural world. Don Ivy Chief of the Coquille Indian tribe; Robert Kentta the Siletz Tribal Cultural Resources Director; and Peter Hatch with the Siletz tribal Cultural Resources Program.  

#35 Interconnected: First People from the Kelp Highway (The Kelp Ecosystem in the PNW Part 8)

Dr. Roberta Hall is an anthropologist and Professor Emeritus at Oregon State University. Roberta conducted numerous excavations of shell midden sites on the Oregon coast where she document use of various wildlife including sea otters, and other marine resources by ancient First Peoples. Roberta holds expertise in zoo-archaeology, medical anthropology, skeletal biology and more!   

#34 Ancient Evidence: Sea Otters & First Peoples on the Oregon Coast (Kelp Ecosystem in the PNW Part 7)

Marine Biologist and Researcher Dr. Shawn Larson from the Seattle Aquarium discusses sea otters up-close! Shawn explores sea otter diet, physiology, reproduction, and genetics - and how her research informs conservation.  Video of Shawn presenting her genetics research at the 2018 Oregon Sea Otter Status of Knowledge Symposium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vaSSrQNvU   photo courtesy Vancouver Aquarium 

#33 Sea Otters Up-Close: The Kelp Ecosystem in the PNW Part 6

A great conversation with leading sea otter researcher Dr. Tim Tinker. Tim discusses new science and reveals the varied issues effecting sea otter populations across their pacific range  - from Alaska to California - including his perspectives on a possible Oregon reintroduction.  Image courtesy of the Elakha Alliance

#32 A Deep Dive on Sea Otters: The Kelp Ecosystem in the PNW Part 5

Tom Calvanese is a rockfish scientist, the Station Manager of the Port Orford Field Station, and a catalyst behind developing action to address kelp declines along Oregon's south coast. Join us for a multi-dimensional conversation about kelp conservation.  A great resource from the NOYO Center for Marine Science abut kelp conservation: https://noyocenter.org/help-the-kelp/

#31 From Science to Solutions: The Kelp Ecosystem in the PNW Part 4

Renowned ecologist Jim Estes shares his story of discovery - from a young graduate student on the Aleutian Islands to scientific breakthroughs revealing the profound ecological effects of a keystone predator Jim's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Ecologists-Understand-Organisms-Environments/dp/0520285034/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&qid=1586768471&refinements=p_27%3AJames+Estes&s=books&sr=1-11 Trophic Cascades book coauthored by Jim: https://www.amazon.com/Trophic-Cascades-Predators-Changing-Dynamics/dp/1597264873/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1586768471&refinements=p_27%3AJames+Estes&s=books&sr=1-3

#30 Jim Estes: A Narrative of Discovery (The Kelp Ecosystem Part 3)

Marine biologist Scott Groth is undertaking one of the longest monitoring projects on Oregon's nearshore. While red sea urchin numbers appear normal, purple sea urchin populations have exploded in recent years with alarming impacts to kelp forests.  Produced in partnership with the Elakha Alliance   Articles about Scott's work: https://newportnewstimes.com/article/sea-urchin-population-explodes https://oregonmarinereserves.com/2019/10/24/urchins/    

#29 Understanding Urchins: The Kelp Ecosystem of the PNW - Part 2

 A fascinating window into new discoveries in kelp ecology and conservation with Sara Hamilton - a leading researcher studying trends in kelp forests. Sara is a PhD student at Oregon State University.   Part one of a series produced in partnership with the Elakha Alliance    https://www.myowf.org/elakhaalliance    Links to learn more: A story map compiled by the Samish tribe and others about the importance of kelp and it's loss in that region: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b9f979a547004c32a616b5319a6410c0    Article on Sara's work: https://www.registerguard.com/news/20200309/oregon-state-university-researchers-use-satellite-data-to-bolster-understanding-of-kelp

#28 The Kelp Ecosystem of the PNW Part I

Join me for a great conversation with Michael Schroeder, a research scientist with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Michael is a leading expert on the ecology and conservation of native grouse species of North America. Beyond technical expertise, Mike has a contagious passion for wildlife and being a wildlife biologist!   Mikes article "Grouse of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" in the Columbia Magazine: http://www.washingtonhistory.org/files/library/winter-2003-04_003.pdf  

#27 Sentinels of the Big Sky: Exploring the Ecology of Western Grouse Species

Wildlife connectivity is a hot topic - especially in the West. Join for a fascinating conversation with Leslie Bliss-Ketchum (Samara Group) and Rachel Wheat (ODFW). Leslie and Rachel are experts in wildlife connectivity, road ecology, and implementing new strategies to improve wildlife movement in a human altered landscape. Oregon Conservation Strategy Key Conservation Issue: Barriers to Animal Movement House Bill 2834 Secretarial Order 3362  

#26 Wildlife On The Move: Connectivity in a Human Altered Landscape

Geology is a fundamental discipline to major biological concepts such as evolution and biogeography. Join me in a fascinating conversation with Geologist Andrew J. Meigs as he explains the geologic principles behind plate tectonics, volcanism, and mountain-building in the Pacific Northwest. Andrew is a Professor of Geology at Oregon State University.  Support this Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries: https://www.oregongeology.org/ Statewide Landslide Database: https://www.oregongeology.org/slido/index.htm

#25 The Foundation: Exploring Plate Tectonics, Volcanism, and Mountain Building in the PNW

Great conversation with Selina Heppell, the Chair of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Selina discusses her research, describes her department's strategy for the future, and reflects on better ways to attract, train, inspire, and support the next generation of wildlife professionals.  OSU Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife  https://fw.oregonstate.edu/

#24 Teaching the Next Generation of Conservationists

An inspiring discussion with three leaders in wildlife science and management. Harriet Allen, Evie Merrill, and Wini Kessler are recognized for their scientific accomplishments while leading wildlife programs in state and federal agencies and academia. In addition to their scientific credentials, they are pioneering trailblazers and mentors for women in the wildlife profession.   Harriet Allen: https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonFishWildlife/photos/were-celebrating-women-history-month-today-featuring-one-of-our-first-women-in-s/10152600067001761/ Wini Kessler: https://www.juneauempire.com/news/former-juneau-ecologist-becomes-second-woman-to-win-national-award/ Evie Merrill: https://wildlife.org/rmef-honors-tws-member-evelyn-merrill/

#23 Pathfinders in Wildlife

A fascinating discussion with Dr. David Shepherdson about the role of zoos in conservation. As the Deputy Director of Conservation at the Oregon Zoo, David 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.  Link to books by Gerald Durrell https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-Durrell/e/B001H6MXJW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Alexis De Tocqueville's essay on American civil engagement in "Democracy in America" 1831: https://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/805328.html Video by the Oregon Zoo's Leland Brown advancing hunter awareness about non-lead ammunition: https://vimeo.com/318080907

#22 Changing Behavior: The Role of Zoos in Conservation

Sourcing accurate scientific information can be difficult in this age of polarized content. The goal of the podcast is to give you the opportunity to hear directly from the experts, through long-form conservation about natural history and conservation. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society in partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. Hosted by John Goodell. John is a wildlife biologist, curator, and conservation educator. He is the President of the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

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