Friends of Kootenay Lake Podcast Series: Voices of the Lake friendsofkootenaylake

Guest: Mel Lavery, West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps Coordinator 
Host: Joelle Burnie
Keywords: Youth, Future, Eco-anxiety, Hope, Climate Change, Career, Environment, Education, Outdoor Educator, Community, Impact, Skills, Learning, Wildfire Management, Harvesting, Experience, Post-Secondary Education, Kootenays
Topics: Wildsight and their mission; Wildsight Projects and Programs; Working in the Environmental Field; Experiencing Eco-anxiety; Advice for Younger Generations; How to Remain Hopeful during the Climate Crisis; Youth Climate Corps; Youth Climate Corps Projects; Surveys from Youth; How to get Involved in the Program
Music: “Cell Reception” by Earl Hamilton. Check him out here.
 
Resources: 
wildsight.ca/ycc
youthclimatecorps.com
https://www.earthenvision.com/stories/eco-grief-is-a-real-thing
https://www.trailtimes.ca/news/kootenay-pre-med-students-studies-climate-anxiety-in-youth/
https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/eccmh/
 
Special thanks to our funders the Regional District of Central Kootenay and FortisBC

Guest: Natasha Klasios, PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia 
Host: Joelle Burnie
Keywords: Microplastics, Freshwater Lakes, Aquatic Ecosystems, Marine Environments, Research, Plastic Pollution, Wastewater Effluent, Runoff, Fibers, Polyester, Contaminants, Water Samples, Chemical Digestion, Filters, Zooplankton, Food Chain, Recreation, Zero-waste, Reuse
Topics: What are Microplastics?; How Microplastics end up in Freshwater Lakes; Concerns Associated with Microplastics; Sampling Microplastics in Eight BC Lakes; Findings from Natasha's Research; How to Limit our Use of Microplastics; Removing Microplastics from Lake Environments 
Music: "Aboota" Jay Danley featuring Rich Brown. YouTube.
Special thanks to our funders the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the FortisBC. 

Guest: Erik Leslie, Forestry Consultant and Manager of the Harrop-Procter Community Forest Co-op
Host: Joelle Burnie
Keywords: Kootenay Lake, Non-profit, Community, Forestry, Harvesting, Watersheds, Old Growth Forests, Watershed Protection, Streams, Sawmill, Sustainable Forest Practices, Stewardship, Watershed Monitoring, Ecosystem Based Planning, Risks, Climate Change Adaptation, Wildfire, Flooding 
Topics: Harrop-Procter Community Forest Co-op; Ecosystem-Based Planning; Ecosystem considerations before harvesting; Protecting the Kootenay Lake watershed through sustainable forestry, Harrop-Procter Watershed Society; Climate change adaptation pilot project; ways to support the Harrop-Procter Community Forest Co-op
Music: “The River” by Born on a Wednesday on a Wednesday, available on Bandcamp and Spotify. Visit their website and their Instagram page @bornonawednesdaymusic
Harrop-Procter Community Forest Resources: 
Website: https://hpcommunityforest.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hpcommunityforest4210/videos
 
Special thanks to our funders the Regional District of Central Kootenay and FortisBC

Guest: Juliet Craig, Program Director for the Kootenay Conservation Program 
Host: Joelle Burnie
Keywords: Stewardship, Conservation, Partnerships, Projects, Collaboration, Kootenays, Private Landowner Stewardship, Private Land, Habitat, Plants, Wildlife, Ecosystem Connectivity, Wetlands, Climate Change, Organizations, Action Forums, Community, Network, Restoration 
Topics: Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP); why KCP is important; how KCP brings organizations together; stewardship projects in the Kootenays; Local Conservation Funds; tax based services to support conservation projects; RDCK Electoral Area F and its potential of establishing a Local Conservation Fund
Music: “Stormy Weather" by Loretta Davidson 
More information about Kootenay Conservation Program:
Website: https://kootenayconservation.ca/ 
E-newsletter sign up: https://kootenayconservation.ca/kcp-enewsletter-sign-up-form/ 
Kootenay Connect: https://kootenayconservation.ca/kootenay-connect/
Local Conservation Funds: https://kootenayconservation.ca/about-local-conservation-funds/ 
Stewardship Solutions Toolkit: https://kootenayconservation.ca/stewardship-solutions/ 
 
Special thanks to our funders the RDCK and FortisBC

Guest: Dr. Michael Proctor, independent research scientist and lead researcher for the Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project
Host: Joelle Burnie
Keywords: Grizzly Bears, Conservation, Fragmentation, Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project, Kootenay Connect, Kootenay Lake, Home Range, DNA, Genetics, Wildlife Corridors, Creston Valley, Bear Safe, Bear Spray, Berry Picking
Topics: Interesting facts and misconceptions about Grizzly Bears; Grizzly Bear populations in the Kootenays; fragmentation of local Grizzly Bear populations; Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project; Kootenay Connect; the importance of wildlife corridors; how to support local Grizzly Bear populations; how to stay safe in the backcountry
Music: "I'll Come and Find You" by Earl Hamilton- https://earlhamilton.bandcamp.com/album/blue-pearl-ep
Special thanks to our funders FortisBC and the RDCK.

Guest: Gaelen Schnare, youth bird enthusiast
Host:  Joelle Burnie
Keywords: Birds, Birding, Identification, Kootenay Lake, Creston Valley Bird Fest, Wildlife, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Watching
Topics: Birding as a young person; bird species and birding areas around Kootenay Lake; temporal observations; fall bird migration; birding tips, apps, and benefits. 
Music: “Mirror" by Born on a Wednesday -  https://bornonawednesday.com/