On Word for Wildlife

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"On Word for Wildlife," a podcast hosted by Tykee James, explores the nexus between wildlife conservation and politics. He brings extensive experience spanning over a decade in environmental education, public policy, and storytelling. In each episode, Tykee elevates more perspectives on wildlife conservation, making it accessible to a broader audience in hopes of contributing meaningfully to the global discourse on conservation politics. Now a product of Wildlife Media Collaborative (formerly Wildlife Observer Network)

  1. 04/22/2025

    The Future of LWCF

    Part 3 in the 3 part series of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. In this episode, I’ll provide a review of the programs listed under the Land and Water Conservation Fund and discuss some of the limitations before sharing some complicated predictions for the future. Spoiler: If the future seems bright, you're the deer in the headlights. Report: Tribal Access to the Land and Water Conservation Fund: https://www.wilderness.org/sites/default/files/media/file/Tribal%20Access%20to%20the%20LWCF.pdf  Outer Continental Shelf definition: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1331&num=0&edition=prelim  Biden banning offshore oil and gas: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/06/biden-offshore-drilling-ban-oil-gas/ Mineral Leasing Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGUBxgz_6Ak  LWCF Manual: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/lwcf-manual.htm  Federal, State, Tribe Government Relations: https://www.ncsl.org/about-state-legislatures/separation-of-powers-state-tribal-relations-and-interstate-compacts  LWCF recommendations from Tribes: https://www.wilderness.org/articles/blog/needed-federal-conservation-program-designed-tribes

    19 min

  2. 12/09/2024

    WC is for Wildlife Conservation: LWCF Part 2

    In this second installment of our three-part series on the Land and Water Conservation Fund, we're diving into the fun stuff - how LWCF actually helps wildlife! After breaking down the nuts and bolts of the law in Part 1, we're now exploring how this funding transforms into real conservation wins across America. From pocket mice to fairy shrimp, we'll discuss how LWCF supports wildlife conservation through land protection, habitat restoration, and more. Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): https://www.fws.gov/endangered/laws-policies/  USFWS: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants: https://www.fws.gov/service/recovery-land-acquisition-grants  USFWS: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants: https://www.fws.gov/service/habitat-conservation-plan-land-acquisition-grants  National Park Service (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/subjects/biodiversity/conservation.htm Bureau of Land Management (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/about/our-mission BLM’s Wildlife Program: https://www.blm.gov/programs/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife  BLM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation: https://www.fws.gov/initiative/hunting/wildlife-conservation  U.S. Forest Service (USFS): https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/natural-resources USFS - This is Who We Are: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/This-is-Who-We-Are.pdf  Department of Interior - $80M announcement: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-nearly-80-million-states-collaborative-efforts-conserve

    18 min

  3. 10/11/2024

    L is for Law: LWCF Part 1

    Drilling into the details to explain the framework of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Sources: P.L. 116-152 https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/advocacy/the-land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf/applying-for-lwcf-grants/  https://bhamnow.com/2018/02/17/154570/  - Alabama project  https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/blag_ms_04_2019.htm - Mississippi project https://www.blm.gov/visit/california-national-historic-trail-nobles-emigrant-segment - California Project  https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/delivering-mission/sustain/forest-legacy-program-protects-western-maine-lands - Maine Project  https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/policy/files/ConservationEasementHandbook.pdf  https://www.neefusa.org/story/public-lands-engagement/key-roles-americas-federal-public-land-agencies  https://www.doi.gov/lwcf/lwcf-programs  https://www.fws.gov/refuge/john-heinz-tinicum/what-we-do  https://www.blm.gov/programs/land-and-water-conservation-fund  https://www.fs.usda.gov/land/staff/LWCF/about.shtml  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/home/?cid=fseprd853127 https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-and-agriculture-departments-invest-28-billion-protect-public-lands-support - Direct Tribal Access to LWCF

    24 min

  4. 09/16/2024

    Wild Thoughts on RAWA

    Happy World Environment Day! In this cross-pollinating episode featuring "Wild Thoughts" and returning co-host Julian Nesbitt, Tykee discusses the Recovering America's Wildlife Act with special guests from the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society. The episode features education coordinator Ashley Mueller and Executive Director Julie Thorstenson. Together, they explore their careers in conservation, human-wildlife conflict, and also engage in some creative thinking about animal trait-based resumes. https://nafws.org/initiatives/recovering-americas-wildlife-act/

    34 min

  5. 08/28/2024

    Earth Day to May Day | Erica Prather {Reuploaded}

    (Originally published April 2022) Please excuse the weird echo in the beginning of the episode! Hopefully the background music makes it sounds smooth.

    48 min

  6. 08/21/2024

    Critical Bird Theory | Sam DeJarnett {Reuploaded}

    (Originally published March 2022) Please excuse the weird echo in the beginning of the episode! Hopefully the background music makes it sounds smooth.Always Be Birdin' Podcast: https://always-be-birdin.simplecast.com/

    28 min

  7. 08/14/2024

    A Rosie Vision for Wildlife Conservation | Alma "Rosie" Sanchez {Reuploaded}

    (Originally published Dec 2021) Wildlife conservation advocate Rosie Sanchez shares how she found herself in the work, her recent accomplishments, and her vision for achieving balance for humans and wildlife!

    42 min

  8. 08/08/2024

    Space Race, On Earth {Reuploaded}

    (Originally published Sept 2021) Joined by NEW Co-Host Julian Nesbitt, the pair discuss curious mountain lions in California, hungry wolves in Yellowstone, and migrating elephants in Tanzania. Sources: ⁠https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/cms/lib/IN01001867/Centricity/Domain/237/scienceA.pdf⁠ ⁠https://futurehuman.medium.com/russian-scientists-are-trying-to-revive-wooly-mammoths-to-halt-siberias-warming-crisis-e1bd4fd3f6bb

    45 min
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"On Word for Wildlife," a podcast hosted by Tykee James, explores the nexus between wildlife conservation and politics. He brings extensive experience spanning over a decade in environmental education, public policy, and storytelling. In each episode, Tykee elevates more perspectives on wildlife conservation, making it accessible to a broader audience in hopes of contributing meaningfully to the global discourse on conservation politics. Now a product of Wildlife Media Collaborative (formerly Wildlife Observer Network)

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