InFAWmation Nation

This month our guest is Marine Fisheries Chief Conor McManus.  In this two-part episode, Conor explains what his role is in the Marine Fisheries Division, what the Marine Fisheries Division does, and what the history and current trend in shark activity is in RI.

In this episode, we will be talking with Tori Mezebish who is a Ph.D. student in the Natural Resources Sciences Department at the University of Rhode Island. Her graduate research is focused on the different human and environmental factors that influence the movements of waterfowl here in Rhode Island, and, as they migrate across countries and continents throughout the year, and the implications of those relationships on management and conservation.

In this episode, KC Fernstrom, RI Division of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Biologist, explains the function of the various hatcheries located throughout the state as well as stocking efforts, fish species being raised, and more!

This month we sit down with DEM's Great Swamp Shooting Range supervisor, Branton Elleman. As well as producing the podcast, Branton oversees day to day operation at the free, public range during the summer months. Discussion includes the capabilities of the renovated range and what is required to become a permitted user.

This month we sit down with Susan Estabrook to talk about fishing with local clubs in Rhode Island.

This month we are speaking with Gabrielle DeMeillon, Outreach Support Technician, as she describes the various programs she is involved with as well as fun facts about wildlife!

Corey Pelletier, a RI Division of Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries Biologist, discusses trout in the State of Rhode Island, trout stocking and the Trees for Trout Program.

Hugh is a Rhode Island native who has authored many articles on nature and conservation including several RI Division of Fish and Wildlife programs. He is also a high school science teacher and has an extensive blog online called scienceandnatureforapie.com

Join Mary Gannon, Wildlife Outreach Coordinator, as she discusses the many classes that are offered under her program as well as a special segment on Sea Ducks!

Meet Sean Saville, Campaign Manager for

Alliance for America's Fish & Wildlife,

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, as he discusses the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.