13 episodes
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Watershed is a podcast exploring Florida in flux. We feature character-driven, sound-rich stories from across the Sunshine State about Floridian culture and our changing environment.
Learn more at www.watershedradio.com
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Celebrating Stetson Kennedy
Celebrated social justice activist and Jacksonville native Stetson Kennedy would have celebrated his 100th birthday this October. Kennedy is well known for his work documenting Florida folklife with the Works Progress Administration, infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan, and his prolific publications. We're tipping our hats to Kennedy and bringing you a short audio postcard from Lake Beluthahatchee, Kennedy’s homesite. Thanks to Kennedy's stepdaughter Karen Roumillat for her tour.
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The Mysteries of FP
FP is a big question mark for marine researchers. It's a herpesvirus that primarily effects the endangered green sea turtle, manifesting in debilitating cauliflower-looking tumors. It was first documented in 1938 in the Florida keys, but in the nearly 80 years since, there’s a disturbing amount still unknown about FP. Like what cocktail of factors is causing it. And why it’s spreading so quickly. Where most FP cases were once observed off Florida’s coasts, there have now been reports in all major oceans.
Today, we visit two places working to save sea turtles from FP and rehab dwindling populations.
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Episode 11 Teaser
Teaser for episode 11...more coming soon!
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On the Fringe of 450
On September 8th, 2015, St. Augustine, Florida celebrated its 450th birthday. But who is the party for, exactly?
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This is Home
Welcome to Hastings, Florida, where some of the state's most unique conservation is taking place.
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75%
In 2014, Florida voters passed Amendment 1—the Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment—by a sweeping 75%. Advocates believe this should send a clear mandate to lawmakers in Tallahassee: restore funding for conservation lands to protect our environmental resources. But legislators may not be getting the message.
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Customer Reviews
The hand on the pulse of Real Florida
Florida is a wild and wonderful state, but all you hear about in the news is the wild. If you're interested in learning what's wonderful about Florida, check out Watershed: Anna tells the story of the Real Florida -- from a heartfelt and investigative perspective that you won't hear anywhere else. Whether it's the environment or political climate, Watershed showcases the viewpoints and stories that paint an accurate picture of what's really shaping Florida's future.
So wonderfully Florida!
Thanks for this podcast! As a native Floridian I love anything that celebrates our state and this podcast fits that bill. It’s of wonderful quality and well-researched. Thanks so much Anna & team!