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  1. 23 THG 1

    Borderlands Restoration Network, Economy of Resource Conservation, Restoration Efforts on the Border - W. Rodrigo Sierra Corona - #008

    Support the podcast at:https://buymeacoffee.com/surfaceexposure ❤️Please share with a friend if you find this content valuable❤️ In this episode I am joined by Rodrigo Sierra Corona, the executive Director of Borderlands Restoration Network; an organization that strives to grow a restorative economy by rebuilding healthy ecosystems, restoring habitat for plants and wildlife, and reconnecting border communities to the land through shared learning.  The organization envisions connected borderlands where rivers flow, plants, wildlife and cultures thrive, and communities develop an inclusive restorative economy where a sense of places inspires a sense of purpose.  The organization performs vital natural resource conservation work in the Sky Island’s of Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora via land acquisitions for conservation and wildlife, watershed restoration, native plant propagation, education, and community connection.  The Madrean Archipelago, or commonly known as the Sky Island region, is a hotspot for biodiversity - hosting unique ecosystems and wildlife found no where else.  During the conversation Rodrigo examines land and water use in Southern Arizona - illustrating how natural resource conservation contributes positively to the economy. He showcases the efforts, work and opportunities the organization produces.  Rodrigo shares significant wisdom for folks of all walks of life concerning our relationship with natural resources and why we should probably care. He also offers advice, insight, and resources for those who want to be more involved in conservation.  Reach out directly to the organization at borderlandsrestoration.org Instagram: @borderlandsrestoration Podcast Instagram: @surfaceexposure ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 23 phút

  2. 25/12/2025

    The Arizona Trail: How It’s Built, Maintained, and Protected with ATA Executive Director Matthew Nelson

    Find this program valuable? Show support: buymeacoffee.com/surfaceexposure Social: www.instagram.com/surfaceexposure What’s the best kept secret in Arizona? What’s it take to build and maintain an 800 mile long National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Utah? Looking for an adventure of a lifetime? On this episode I chat with Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matthew Nelson. The Arizona Trail Association’s Mission is to build, maintain, protect, promote the Trail, engage with the public in working together to care for the Arizona National Scenic Trail. In this conversation, Matthew describes the efforts in progress set out to accomplish this mission. Matthew takes us on a guided tour of the Arizona Trail highlighting spectacular landscapes, values, and experiences along the way. He shares origins of the trail, describing the process of establishing an 800 mile long passage from Mexico to Utah. During the conversation Matthew explains the value the Trail brings to the individual, local communities, the State of Arizona, the economy, wildlife, and environment. He makes a case stating the importance of caring for this cultural resource and major artery of Arizona’s $15 billion outdoor recreation industry. Want to become involved? Listen to learn more about opportunities to participate in caring for the AZT.  Reach out at: volunteer@aztrail.org Visit Aztrail.org for upcoming events, programs, trail resources, newsletters, and opportunities to become involved.  Matthew gave a shout out to some other notable organizations worth checking out: Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists sdmb.org @sdmb_org   Torca  www.torca.org @torqcamtb County line riders of Catalina www.countylineriders.org Tucson saddle club  www.Tucsonsaddleclub.org Huachuca Hiking Club  @ www.Groups.io Flagstaff biking organization  www.flagstaffbiking.org @flagstaffbikingorg Legends of Superior Trail Ala Kahakai Trail Association (Hawaii)  @alakahakaitrailassociation www.Alakahakai.com ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 41 phút

  3. 17/11/2025

    Life on Trail Crew and Wildland Firefighting W/ Simon Mckay- #006

    What does a day in the life look like protecting our public lands? Links to more content, ways to connect , and support the podcast found at: https://linktr.ee/surfaceexposure Instagram @surfaceexposure Join conservationist, trail builder, and wildland firefighter Simon McKay for a deep dive into the work that protects America’s public lands. Simon shares honest insights from years of building and maintaining trails, serving in conservation programs, and fighting wildfire across the West. We explore the meaning of public lands, the evolution of outdoor recreation, daily life on a trail crew, and what it takes to step onto the fireline. The conversation moves onto the fireline, where Simon explains the Incident Command System (ICS), strategies used in wildland fire, life on assignment, and the values firefighters work to protect. He offers stories from the field — from holding the line to broccoli-bomb pranks — and gives guidance for listeners who want to get involved in conservation corps programs, trail work, or wildland fire. —Links—Find a job with the conservation corps near you: https://corpsnetwork.org/jobs-at-corps/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 30 phút

  4. 05/08/2025

    Wild Arizona, Making Resource Conservation Work Happen w/ Dexter Kopas - #005

    What does it take to make resource conservation projects happen? More content, waits to connect, and support the podcast at: https://linktr.ee/surfaceexposure In this Episode, Dexter Kopas illustrates issues involving public lands and resources in Arizona. Then describes the Campaigns set in place by Wild Arizona in response. Dexter shares his experiences from his years doing conservation work, reveals bigger picture insights and the knitty gritty details of making resource protection happen. Wild Arizona’s mission is to protect, unite, and restore wild lands and waters across Arizona and beyond for the enrichment and health for humans, and to ensure native plants and animals a lasting home in nature. Wild Arizona organizes and amplifies multi-community voices of support for legislation; advocate for conservation policy; and cultivate stewardship, awareness, and well being through outdoor volunteerism, science, and education.Thank you for listening ❤️ More show notes, links, resources: Episode Links wildarizona.org⁠ - stay up to date on current conservation efforts, opportunities to participate, educational material, and further resources.   Wild Arizona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild_arizona_Thesauer.weebly.com- Sonoran Ultra Endurance Ride. A 315 Mile self supported ultra endurance bicycle ride through iconic regions of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona. Sonoran Ultra Endurance Ride Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sauer.tucsonSocial LinksInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/surfaceexposure (More ways to connect coming soon) ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 25 phút

  5. 22/09/2024

    Jay Dorr: The Sawtooth Steward - #004

    Support podcast: buymeacoffee.com/surfaceexposure   Instagram @surfaceexposure For over 50 years, Jay has built and maintained hiking trail access in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and surrounding Wilderness areas in the Salmon-Challis and Boise National Forests. To this day, Jay continues to serve on a Wilderness Trail maintenance assignments with organizations such as The Pulaski User’s Group, Idaho Trails Association, and the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Association. In this episode Jay tells stories from his many years in the Sawtooth mountains and shares his ancestral history originating from the late 19th century Wood River Valley. During our conversation, Jay offers advice and resources to listeners who aspire to take part in the stewardship of our public lands.  ------LINKS------ Participate in the Stewardship of your public lands by following a link below to one of the organizations mentioned in the show. -Pulaski User's Group -insta: @pulaskiusers - ⁠pulaskiusers.org⁠ -Sawtooth Society -insta:@sawtoothsociety - ⁠Sawtoothsociety.org⁠  -Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation -insta: @selwaybitterroot - ⁠www.selwaybitterroot.org⁠  -Wood River Trails Association -insta: @wrtrailscoaltion - ⁠woodrivertrailscoalition.org⁠ -Idaho Trails Association -insta: @idahotrailsassociation ⁠idahotrailsassociation.org⁠  -American hiking society -insta: @americanhiking - americanhiking.org -Utah Conservation Corps - ⁠www.usu.edu/ucc⁠ -Idaho Conservation Corps - ⁠idahocc.org⁠ -national smokejumpers association - ⁠www.smokejumpers.com⁠ ------SPECIAL THANKS------ Marshall Dillion. ⁠Marshalldillion.com⁠ Gari Bol. ⁠108productions.com⁠ Bran Dex Shane Van Pelt. ⁠shanevanpelt.com⁠  ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 44 phút

  6. 28/07/2024

    The Peyote Lorax: The Peyote Road - #003

    Support podcast: buymeacoffee.com/surfaceexposure  Instagram @surfaceexposure In this episode I sit down with Leo Mercado, The Peyote Lorax. Leo, a career botanist, serves as the cultivation director and liaison for a non profit called the Morning Star Conservancy. Their mission is simply to ‘protect and preserve our sacrament.’  In this episode Leo illustrates the threats that are facing the peyote cactus on a grand scale. Then describes efforts in developing solutions to this issue. Throughout the conversation, Leo shares stories and experiences from his journey on what many call the peyote road.  ———links——— Www.morningstarconservancy.org -Morning Star Conservancy  https://www.crimepaysbutbotanydoesnt.com/thornscrub-sanctuary-preliminary-action-plan https://www.reddit.com/r/CPBBD/comments/190uu9d/thornscrub_sanctuary_land_conservation_project_in/ -Thornscrub Sanctuary preliminary action plan and the quest for the nicest visitor center restroom in Texas. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TdaN5hzNbXBUTPgTVfrxf?si=5VQ6k0nQRiCi2srF3krLPw -An episode from Peyote Podcast entitled: “Talking to the Peyote Lorax about life and peyote conversation”. In this conversation, The Lorax updates us on their progress, efforts, and events in the pursuit to protect our sacrament. https://open.spotify.com/episode/786lc0QtV0TKjcnw5QkliM?si=HW9kAqeXQEGXfNIxLLQruA -A conversation about Peyote with Leo Mercado and Joey Santore. An episode from the ‘Crime Pays, But Botany Doesn’t’ podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hai1km0ko8PlP0C1WU9Pu?si=J38ks5-lQ_Wi6fM5WQl9hQ -“ History, Culture, and Tradition of Peyote with Leo Mercado.” - an episode from the ‘Lunacy’ podcast.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 42 phút

  7. 15/07/2024

    Allan Denoyer: Ancient Technologies - #002

    Support podcast: buymeacoffee.com/surfaceexposure   Instagram @surfaceexposure Allan is a career archeologist and currently serves with the non profit called Archeology Southwest.  In this episode, Allan illustrates the tools and practices originating from the day to day lives of of peoples from the past. Allan then tells the story of his passion in recreating 'ancient technologies', shares his experience as a career archeologist, and provides resources for listeners interested in becoming further involved in the world of archeology. Archeology Southwest practices 'preservation archeology', which is a holistic and conservation based approach to exploring and protecting heritage places while honoring their diverse values. They compile archeological information, interpret it, then share it with the public and decision makers. The organization advocates for landscape scale protection, serves as stewards for for heritage properties and conservation easements, and commits to real ongoing collaboration with indigenous communities. Visit archeologysouthwest.org for more information, events, exhibits, classes, and ways to participate. As well you will find a blog full of interesting reading and video presentations. In addition, Southwest Archeology produces a physical magazine.  into the program. There is more to come. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 30 phút

  8. 20/04/2024

    Eric Ruljancich: Wilderness Trails - #001

    Support podcast: buymeacoffee.com/surfaceexposure   Instagram @surfaceexposure For decades Eric has designed and built hiking trails. I ask him about public lands, wilderness areas, and the trails that access these places. Towards the end we talk about ways folks can participate in the maintaining of access to wild public lands. Thanks for tuning in. Any and all feedback, input, critique, and ideas are most appreciated.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 giờ 59 phút
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