A2A's 2025 Science Symposium

Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) Collaborative
  • 0.0 (0)
  • EDUCATION

Join us for a special podcast series from the Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative’s 2025 Science Symposium, held in Clayton, NY on April 11. Hear from leading researchers, conservationists, and community voices working to enhance ecological connectivity across the A2A region. Each episode dives into the science, Indigenous knowledge, and collaborative action that’s shaping the future of this vital corridor. Whether you're a scientist, land steward, or curious listener, we hope this series interests you and encourages you to attend our event in 2027. Learn more at a2acollaborative.org.

Episodes

  1. A2A Road Ecology Studies in the 1000 Islands Region

    06/06/2025

    A2A Road Ecology Studies in the 1000 Islands Region

    Listen to A2A’s Kate Cleary present the results of A2A’s U.S. Road Ecology studies in the 1000 Islands Region. Kate shares key insights from their bike surveys along NYS Routes 12 & 37, highlighting incredible numbers of wildlife mortality and conservation opportunities to reduce road impacts on wildlife and connectivity. Please find the accompanied slides here.

    20 min
  2. Road Ecology

    05/12/2025

    Road Ecology

    Hear from our panel of speakers sharing insights on road ecology in the A2A region. Doug Balmer - Arup Learn how road ecologists can help engineers incorporate sustainability into infrastructure design. ⁠Please find the accompanied slides here. More presentations to come! Stay tuned...

    27 min
  3. The Role of Local Science, Community Engagement & Policy in Preserving Large Landscapes

    04/30/2025

    The Role of Local Science, Community Engagement & Policy in Preserving Large Landscapes

    0:00 - 3:46 Get familiarized with our new podcast series that features presentations from our recent Science Symposium and hear from Jess Lax, Executive Director, and Kate Cleary, U.S Director, of the A2A Collaborative as they introduce the symposium and our keynote speaker, Erin Sito. Erin Sito — Wildlands Network 3:47 - 39:31 Hear from Erin Sito, U.S Public Policy Director, as she discusses the vital role that local science and community engagement play in preserving large, interconnected landscapes. She illustrates that combining scientific research with grassroots efforts can create sustainable conservation strategies and policies that are both effective and durable, regardless of which way the political winds may shift. Please find accompanied slides here.

    40 min
  4. Mapping Connectivity in the A2A Region

    04/29/2025

    Mapping Connectivity in the A2A Region

    Hear from a diverse panel of speakers sharing insights on connectivity mapping in the A2A region. Jeff Bowman - Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources 0:00 - 17:30 Learn about recently developed landscape connectivity maps for Ontario, Canada, and North America, and a connectivity indicator for the Ontario Parks and Protected Areas network. Please find the accompanied slides here. Phillip White Cree - Clarkson University 17:31 - 41:33 Hear from Philip as he discusses the community of Akwesasne and historical movement pathways. Please find the accompanied slides here. Bill Brown - A2A Collaborative 41:34 - 01:07:15 Hear about our very own wildlife corridor mapping in the A2A region. Please find the accompanied slides here. Q&A 01:07:16 - 01:25:54 Hear from all 3 speakers as they take questions from the audience.

    1h 26m
  5. Decolonizing Conservation in the A2A Region

    04/29/2025

    Decolonizing Conservation in the A2A Region

    Here from our speakers who joined us at our 3rd biennial Science Symposium to discuss how researchers can use an Ethical Space Framework for Conservation in the A2A Region. Savanah Muller - Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network 0:00 - 20:59 Hear about the Parks Canada Ecological Corridor Project in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region that is using a Two-Eyed Seeing and an Ethical Space Approach for collaborative conservation across the region. Please click here for access to the accompanied slides. Yanik Rozon - River Institute 21:00 - 37:19 Hear about the River Strategy and it's goal to facilitate connection for a beautiful and healthy St. Lawrence River guided by the Two Row Wampum Approach. Please click here for access to the accompanied slides. Elena McCulloch - Wahkohtowin Development GP Inc. 37:20 - 01:01:38 Listen to Elena's recent graduate research that weaves together Indigenous and Western knowledge of moose winter habitat to inform forest management in the Northeast Superior Region (NES) in Ontario. Please click here for access to the accompanied slides.

    1h 2m
  6. Animal Movement in the A2A Region

    04/29/2025

    Animal Movement in the A2A Region

    Here from our speakers who joined us at our 3rd biennial Science Symposium to discuss the impacts of ecological connectivity on animal movement in the A2A Region. Nadia Steinzor - ⁠Rewilding Institute⁠ 0:00 - 21:17 Hear from Nadia as she discusses challenges & opportunities for wolves arriving in the Northeast. Please find her slides here. Jonathan Cole - Concordia University 21:18 - 35:49 Listen to Jonathon as he discusses his most recent paper on habitat amount, fragmentation, and connectivity in the Adirondack-to-Laurentians (A2L). Please find his slides here. David Kramer - New York Department of Environmental Conservation 35:50 - 47:43 Join David as he discusses the history of moose in the Adirondacks and how habitats are impacting populations. Please find his slides here. Q&A Session 47:44 - 59:12

    59 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Join us for a special podcast series from the Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative’s 2025 Science Symposium, held in Clayton, NY on April 11. Hear from leading researchers, conservationists, and community voices working to enhance ecological connectivity across the A2A region. Each episode dives into the science, Indigenous knowledge, and collaborative action that’s shaping the future of this vital corridor. Whether you're a scientist, land steward, or curious listener, we hope this series interests you and encourages you to attend our event in 2027. Learn more at a2acollaborative.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) Collaborative
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) Collaborative
  • Show Website
    A2A's 2025 Science Symposium