Have you ever wondered how a conservation initiative goes from thought to paper to action? The balance between making our lives easier, the expansion of industry, and the continued protection of nature is something that proves to be a delicate balancing act. When all sides come together to work towards a common goal great things can happen.

Ethan Askey is based in Calgary and works as a Transportation Association of Canada volunteer and Manager responsible for the environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability performance of Calgary’s transportation department. He will be talking about some of the conservation projects he has been involved in, including the protection of the Tatshenshini-Alsek river.

Our outro song is one of Ethan's originals called Lowly Bee. 

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Caves are majestic wonders that give us a glimpse into how the might of nature shapes our landscape. Caves tell us stories of the past, and inspires the present. No one knows this better than our guest Adam Walker, owner of Canmore Cave Tours. He has made his life about caves and sharing their story to others. This episode is all about cave conservation and the benefits of ecotourism. Adam shares some exciting facts and history that is sure to make anyone excited about exploration.

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Website: https://www.canmorecavetours.com/

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For more than 30 years the Calgary zoo has gone above and beyond with their work with wildlife and is working to become a leader in wildlife conservation.  This year the Wilder Institute was established and oversees the Zoo's conservation initiatives. Their mission is to strengthen the relationship between humans and wildlife to ensure a sustainable world. Our guest Allison is a Conservation Linkage Associate with the Wilder Institute and shares some of the institute's incredible international and local work.

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Twitter: @WilderInstitute

Instagram: @thewilderinstitute

Facebook: @wilderinstitute 

Animals have adapted to living in our urban spaces but sometimes they need some extra help. In this episode we speak with Victoria Badham, the education and outreach manager for the Toronto Wildlife Centre. We talked about the wildlife hotline and the amazing work the centre does to save wild animals. We also talk about easy things you can do to keep your wild neighbours happy and healthy!

Resources from the episode:
https://catsandbirds.ca/ 
https://flap.org/
https://www.yourleaf.org/

See what the Toronto Wildlife Centre is up to:
Facebook: @torontowildlifecentre
Twitter: @TWC_Wildlife
Instagram: @torontowildlifecentre

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In this episode we invited Sean Brillant, a marine biologist working with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, to talk about his work with right whales and fisheries. We explore how Sean got started as a marine biologist, some sustainable fishing methods and how you can get involved. If you want to know more about what's happening with the sustainability of our oceans this is the episode for you!

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How environmentally friendly are renewable resources? We invited Phillip Maddi, an energy efficiency engineer, to talk about how energy resources stack up against our unending demand. In this episode we break down Canada's largest renewable resource sources; Hydro, Biomass, Wind and Nuclear. Join us as we look at the good, the bad and what the future of Canada's renewable energy could look like.

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From Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), Sam  Brewster and Frank Merrill, share their expertise and passion about wetlands conservation in Canada. We chat about ongoing wetland conservation projects in the Atlantic and the importance of the Wolastoq region in relation to species at risk, floodplain, breeding waterfowl, its cultural significance, and the Wild Rice harvesting in the wetland along the Wolastoq River!

Check out their video on how Wild Rice Harvesting:
https://youtu.be/PvzZVJLWm7U

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Facebook: @DUCAtlanticCanada
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In this episode we speak with a fellow CCC member. Ryan Wilkes is a born and raised Calgarian whose passion is sharing stories about the outdoors and wildlife. We discuss the importance of visual storytelling and where Ryan would like to see it go in the future. He shares his personal thoughts on the responsibility that wildlife photographers have to their subjects and some surprising facts about conservation photos. Come take a listen!

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We are so excited to be back from our hiatus and jump right into talking about conservation!

 In today’s episode we invited renowned climate activist Catherine Abreu for a chat. Catherine is the executive director of Canada’s Climate Action Network and is heavily involved in the policies that are affecting Canada’s present and future in climate. We talk about the link between climate and biodiversity, and the mindset change needed when it comes to involving all members of society in important decision making. We also get into The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12) and what that means for individuals and businesses in Canada. 

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In this episode we talk about how living sustainably doesn’t have to be an extreme life altering chore. Julia shows us how to make small changes and gradually shift our mindset in order to live a more environmentally friendly and fulfilling life. She shares her experience abroad and shines some light on what other countries are doing to help with sustainability. Julia has begun to spread practical information on her social media and as an environmental educator she is able to get the word out on what works and what doesn’t. She shares her tips and tricks on things you can do right now to live more sustainably.

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