Redefining Conservation

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Welcome to Redefining Conservation, a podcast by Sierra Club Maine. In this series we discuss our campaign to conserve 30% of Maine’s lands and waters by 2030, what this means for Mainers, and how it will be done. To learn more, visit us at SierraClub.org/Maine/30x30

  1. 04/05/2024

    Redefining Conservation: Reflections

    Hosts Nyalat Biliew, Matthew Cannon, and Philip Mathieu return to the studio to reflect on what we learned in the first season of Redefining Conservation, how the podcast has already sparked conversations with other partners, and how you can take action to further the mission of redefining conservation for a just transition to a sustainable future. Redefining Conservation is written, edited, and produced by the staff and volunteers of Sierra Club Maine, including Nyalat Biliew, Matthew Cannon, Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef, Anna Siegal, Philip Mathieu, Grace Deng, Minot Weld. It was recorded at WMPG in Portland, ME. Our theme music was composed by Nathan Kroms Davis. Head to sierraclub.org/maine to learn more about how you can get involved with environmental activism in your community. Questions or comments? Submit them here or email us at maine.chapter@sierraclub.org.

  2. 01/03/2024

    Coastal Waters

    Join us to learn about the state of our coastal waters and ecosystems and how we can protect them. For over 40 years, Glenn Page has been working on creating pathways to place-based transformation of our coasts/oceans/watersheds that integrate numerous social and ecological issues. His advanced degrees are in interdisciplinary marine science and evaluation and has been working at the interface of science, policy and practice. As restoration ecologist by training, he “grew up” designing ...

  3. 12/27/2023

    Community Land Trusts & Affordable Housing

    In this episode, we talk about community land trusts, affordable housing, food access, and energy democracy. A lot in a short amount of time! We hear from Greg Watson, the current Curator of the World Game Workshop and World Grid Project at the Schumacher Center for New Economics, focusing on community food systems and the intersections between local and geo-economic systems. Drawing inspiration from Buckminster Fuller, he has dedicated nearly 40 years to mastering systems thinking, aiming to...

  4. 12/20/2023

    The Intersection of Food Justice and Conservation

    In this episode, we talk to Desiree Vargas, Food Sovereignty Director of Presente! Maine is a non-profit organization working to empower displaced indigenous and Afro-Latinx peoples of Maine through survival programs, community power building, cultural celebration, and transformative healing practice. Presente! targets three key program areas: Community Health and Wellness (Bienestar), Food Sovereignty and Land Stewardship, and Leadership and Community Power Building. Since 2020, Presente’s critical initiatives have been to get people fed, prevent eviction, advocate for public health emergency funds for community-based organizations across Maine, deploy public health response, restore indigenous foodways, and win MaineCare for people regardless of immigration status, all while working with a small staff and a few dedicated volunteers. Join us for another fascinating conversation! Click here to learn more about Presente! Maine Redefining Conservation is written, edited, and produced by the staff and volunteers of Sierra Club Maine, including Nyalat Biliew, Matthew Cannon, Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef, Anna Siegal, Philip Mathieu, Grace Deng, Minot Weld. It was recorded at WMPG in Portland, ME. Our theme music was composed by Nathan Kroms Davis. Head to sierraclub.org/maine to learn more about how you can get involved with environmental activism in your community. Questions or comments? Submit them here or email us at maine.chapter@sierraclub.org.

  5. 12/13/2023

    Biodiversity, Energy and Conservation

    Tune in to episode 5 to hear from Sally Stockwell about biodiversity and endangered species in Maine. Sally Stockwell is the Director of Conservation for Maine Audubon. She is a wildlife ecologist with experience in the conservation of nongmo, rare, and endangered species in freshwater wetlands, coastal beaches and marshes, and northern forests. She has additional experience as an interpretive naturalist, environmental education instructor, and outdoor adventure leader. Sally holds a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology and an M.S. in wildlife management from the University of Maine and a B.S. in biology from The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington. P.S. We had some technical difficulties recording this episode that resulted in the final show being shorter than the conversation in the studio. Our apologies to Sally for cutting things short, and we hope to follow up with her in the new year. Redefining Conservation is written, edited, and produced by the staff and volunteers of Sierra Club Maine, including Nyalat Biliew, Matthew Cannon, Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef, Anna Siegal, Philip Mathieu, Grace Deng, Minot Weld. It was recorded at WMPG in Portland, ME. Our theme music was composed by Nathan Kroms Davis. Head to sierraclub.org/maine to learn more about how you can get involved with environmental activism in your community. Questions or comments? Submit them here or email us at maine.chapter@sierraclub.org.

  6. 12/06/2023

    Outdoor Access and Youth Mobilizing

    We'll be talking to Amara Ifeji and Tony Antione about outdoor accessibility and the importance of mobilizing our youth to join the movement. Amara Ifeji is a climate and environmental justice leader, recognized as a National Geographic Explorer and recipient of prestigious awards. She is the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Maine Environmental Education Association, where she advocates for systemic transformation.Tony, a Bowdoin College graduate, is an outdoor access and resource activ...

  7. 11/29/2023

    Forestry and Conservation

    In this episode, we'll dive into forestry conservation in Maine with Eliza Townsend and John Hagan. Eliza is an experienced leader in Maine politics, advocacy, non-profits, and conservation. She served in the Maine House of Reps for 8 years, then was Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Maine Conservation.  John Hagan is a Ph.D. ecologist who was President of Manomet for 11 years. He left to do independent research and climate action organizing. He is Chair of the Maine Climate Table and President of Our Climate Common. Redefining Conservation is written, edited, and produced by the staff and volunteers of Sierra Club Maine, including Nyalat Biliew, Matthew Cannon, Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef, Anna Siegal, Philip Mathieu, Grace Deng, Minot Weld. It was recorded at WMPG in Portland, ME. Our theme music was composed by Nathan Kroms Davis. Head to sierraclub.org/maine to learn more about how you can get involved with environmental activism in your community. Questions or comments? Submit them here or email us at maine.chapter@sierraclub.org.

  8. 11/22/2023

    Water Rights

    In this episode, we talk to Luke Sekera-Flanders and Nicki Sekera about the importance of protecting our water resources. Luke is the co-founder and Youth Lead of Community Water Justice, a statewide network of frontline communities fighting against water privatization and working to ensure sustainable access to clean water for all. Nickie Sekera is a water rights advocate and co-founder of Community Water Justice. She is also a founding board member of the Saco Headwaters Alliance, a journal...

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Welcome to Redefining Conservation, a podcast by Sierra Club Maine. In this series we discuss our campaign to conserve 30% of Maine’s lands and waters by 2030, what this means for Mainers, and how it will be done. To learn more, visit us at SierraClub.org/Maine/30x30

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  • Creator
    Sierra Club Maine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Sierra Club Maine
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