Living Well Into The Future WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio

Host Julie B. Adler discusses the community-focused initiatives led by Mill Town Capital, a place-based economic development group in the Berkshires in Massachusetts with Tim Burke CEO of Mill Town Capital, Laura Brennan, Assistant Director and Economic Development Program Manager of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and Nick Martinelli founder of Marty’s Local. The episode covers Mill Town’s efforts through impact investing, traditional investing, and philanthropy. to improve the  economic health and quality of life in the Berkshires. Topics such as regional resilience, economic development, outdoor recreation, and housing are explored, highlighting collaborative efforts to make the Berkshires a better place […]

In Deep Dive Water 3 we plunge into the depths of water infrastructure with Professor Char Miller, an environmental historian and renowned author in the field and his  student, Spencer Nichols, who observed these vital systems firsthand. We uncover the intricate workings of water infrastructure and its profound impact on us and our environment. Don’t miss this engaging exploration of one of Earth’s most precious resources.

In Deep Dive-Water 2 we jump into effective approaches employed now by the Nature Conservancy and local landowners to meet the challenges of too much or too little water to protect the future of our water for people and nature. Host Julie B Adler speaks with State Director of The Nature Conservancy-Texas, TNC-Texas Director of […]

Deep Dive-Water 1 explores global goals for water, sanitation, and hygiene along with the environmental history of our relationship to water in the US.   Host, Julie B Adler, speaks Dr. Richard Johnston from the World Health Organization (WHO)/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program (JMP), delving into the worldwide goals for water, sanitation, and hygiene; Dr. Char Miller, environmental […]

We go beyond sustainability to regeneration with architects Tenna Florian and Darby Prendergast and ecological consultant Heather Venhaus as they discuss with host Julie B Adler their award-winning projects that not only minimize harm but actively contribute to a thriving planet. Find out about their project firsts that meet the Living Building Challenge and Sustainable […]

Land trusts and conservation organizations are working to address climate changes, loss of habitat, and loss of biodiversity and foster sustainability and resilience for all living things.Host Julie B Adler speaks with Jenny Hansell, President, and Doug Brown, Director of Stewardship, of Berkshire National Resource Council, a local land trust, and Laura Marx, Climate Solutions Scientist for […]