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In every flood scarred bend of an Appalachian river sits a chance to rebuild something stronger, cleaner water for people, and room for a 160 million-year salamander to thrive again.
Hurricane-shaped chaos is unveiling a surprising truth when we restore stream banks, fund green storm water projects, and protect keystone species like the Eastern Hellbender, we don't just rescue wildlife, we buffer towns and farms and drinking water intakes against the next big storm. The same fixes that help a snot otter bounce back can future-proof entire communities like yours and mine.
So what can I do to turn the washed-out creeks and budget cuts into a cleaner, more resilient future?
my guest today is Jackie Flynn Mogensen, senior reporter at Mother Jones.
Jackie embedded with conservation biologists after Hurricane Helene and uncovered how saving an ancient salamander could safeguard our waterways and our towns for decades to come.
Stick around and you'll discover practical ways to turn today's river wreckage into tomorrow's resilience.
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In every flood scarred bend of an Appalachian river sits a chance to rebuild something stronger, cleaner water for people, and room for a 160 million-year salamander to thrive again.
Hurricane-shaped chaos is unveiling a surprising truth when we restore stream banks, fund green storm water projects, and protect keystone species like the Eastern Hellbender, we don't just rescue wildlife, we buffer towns and farms and drinking water intakes against the next big storm. The same fixes that help a snot otter bounce back can future-proof entire communities like yours and mine.
So what can I do to turn the washed-out creeks and budget cuts into a cleaner, more resilient future?
my guest today is Jackie Flynn Mogensen, senior reporter at Mother Jones.
Jackie embedded with conservation biologists after Hurricane Helene and uncovered how saving an ancient salamander could safeguard our waterways and our towns for decades to come.
Stick around and you'll discover practical ways to turn today's river wreckage into tomorrow's resilience.
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Have feedback or questions? Tweet us, or send a message to [email protected]
New here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at podcast.importantnotimportant.com.
Take Action at www.whatcanido.earth
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INI Book Club:
Links:
Follow us:
Advertise with us: importantnotimportant.com/c/sponsors
Mentioned in this episode:
Get Mill
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