In this episode, I interview Paul Englemeyer with the Bird Alliance of Oregon (formally the Audubon Society). Paul and I have an in-depth discussion on the conservation efforts and environmental challenges faced on Oregon's Central Coast. We cover topics such as the Clean Water Act, salmon recovery, the ecological importance of beavers, the impact of hatcheries to wild fish populations, forest management, and the significant role of public lands in conservation efforts. Our conversation also touches on the unique life histories of species such as the marbled murrelet and coho salmon. 

A Celebration of Partnerships for Conservation and Restoration on Oregon's Central Coast. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5626fb1ee4b07be93cf930c1/t/61254e0fd8da687a2862aeef/1629834775981/Celebration%2BDoc_08.24.21.pdf

Salmon Without Rivers
by Jim Lichatowich
https://islandpress.org/books/salmon-without-rivers#desc

https://drakemag.com/jim-lichatowich/

00:00 Costal Fog

01:00 Logging and Forest Management Concerns

01:35 Oregon's Water Quality Crisis

01:57 Salmon Recovery and Water Quality

03:13 The Importance of Monitoring Programs

04:31 Salmonid Life History Patterns

07:35 Impact of Hatcheries on Genetic Diversity

08:02 Challenges in Adaptive Management

10:13 Marbled Murrelet Conservation

13:00 Restoration Efforts and Watershed Health

17:22 The Role of Wilderness Areas

23:06 Protecting Important Bird Areas

26:36 Land and Sea Conservation Strategies

29:54 Adaptive Management in Road and Land Use

32:25 Aquatic Organism Passage Analysis

32:37 Understanding Lamprey: Ancient Creatures of the River

33:21 Lamprey's Life Cycle and Challenges

35:40 Investment in Oregon's Watersheds

36:45 The California Current: A Marine Serengeti

42:12 Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals

49:15 The Role of Beaver in Ecosystem Management

57:56 Challenges and Opportunities in Fish Conservation

59:39 Public Lands and Personal Reflections

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