88 épisodes
In Over My Head Michael Bartz
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Michael is on a quest to get his environmental footprint as low as humanly possible. So he built his own off-grid Tiny House. But downsizing and minimizing weren’t enough. He had to take more drastic measures, altering his lifestyle in some extreme ways, all in the name of saving the planet. But when it comes to his goal, he still feels in over his head. He doesn’t know if all the downsizing, minimizing, reducing, reusing, recycling, and sacrificing make a difference. It’s time to bring in the experts.
Join Michael as he sits down with scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts to figure out how to effectively reduce his footprint in all aspects of life. From food and fast fashion to cars and caskets, he gets into what the worst culprits really are and how we can all make more informed choices when it comes to the impact we have on the planet.
If you have feedback or would like to be a guest on In Over My Head, please email: info@inovermyhead.com
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The Oldman Watershed Part 1: The Basics
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 CouncilStefan Kienzle - Professor Emeritus: University of Lethbridge -
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 & FishBradley Peter - Executive Director: Alberta Lake Management Society -
The Oldman Watershed Part 3: Land Management & Fish
What role does land management play in maintaining a healthy watershed? How are fish species affected by a changing climate and our various land uses? In this episode, Michael has some conversations about conservation in the Oldman watershed.
Featured Guests:Philip Meintzer & Devon Earl - Conservation Specialists: Alberta Wilderness AssociationLorne Fitch - Professional BiologistJim Rennie - Angler & Citizen Scientist -
The Oldman Watershed Part 4: Business Owners
How are businesses affected by concerns around water security in the Oldman Watershed? In this episode, Michael talks with three business owners who rely on water for their livelihood. He explores why water matters to them and how they plan to adapt to a changing climate.
Featured Guests:Jim Lynch-Staunton - Rancher: Antelope Butte RanchDwight Perry - FarmerKelti Baird - Co-Founder & Managing Owner: Theoretically Brewing Co. -
The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back
How has the Oldman watershed been developed over the centuries and were there any struggles along the way? In this episode, Michael explores the history of development in the Oldman watershed, including its significance to the Blackfoot people and its importance to settler communities. He also learns about the controversy around the construction of the Oldman River Dam.
Featured Guests:Ninna Piiksii - Blackfoot ElderTyler Stewart - Curator: Galt MuseumStewart Rood - Environmental Science Professor: University of LethbridgeCliff Wallis - Director: Alberta Wilderness Association & Past President: Friends of the Oldman RiverCheryl Bradley - Friends of the Oldman volunteer -
The Oldman Watershed Part 6: Looking Forward
How is the City of Lethbridge planning to adapt to water security concerns in our changing climate and what can you do to have an impact? In this episode, Michael explores the future of water and climate adaptation in Lethbridge. He gets a tour of the water treatment plant, learns about the city’s climate adaptation strategy and gets some advice from past guests on what you can do to get involved.
Featured Guests:Doug Kaupp - General Manager of Water and Wastewater: City of LethbridgeRaene Barber - Sustainability Engineer: City of LethbridgeShannon Frank - Executive Director: Oldman Watershed CouncilCliff Wallis - Director: Alberta Wilderness Association & Past President: Friends of the Oldman River