Dr. Christine Whitcraft of California State University Long Beach tells us about the disappearing southern California coastal wetlands she studies, how to restore them back to their prime condition, and what that means for coastal southern California communities. She also talks about her role as a leader in her scientific field and the importance of empowering women in science, here and abroad.

Special thanks to Dr. Whitcraft and CSULB for allowing us to interview her.

Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker

Interviewer, Editor, Host: Austin Parker

Bradford Hollingsworth of the San Diego Natural History Museum talks about his work managing the wet collections of Reptiles and Amphibians and how his work will help save biodiversity in San Diego and beyond using citizen science and new technology.

Thanks to the San Diego Natural History Museum, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy

Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker

Host, editor, creator: Austin Parker

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We talk to Jennifer Beck from Crater Lake National Park about her work conserving the rare plant communities of the southern Cascades. She and her team use incredible methods to save White Bark Pine from a multitude of threats. Climate change has also effected the dynamic of the ecosystem of the park, She is constantly working on staying ahead of these problems, and inspiring us along the way.

Special thanks to Crater Lake National Park, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy

Creator, Host, Producer, Editor: Austin Parker

Producer: Taylor Parker

In this episode we talk to scientists from Olympic National Park in Washington state about studying the coastal habitats of N. Washington, climate change, ocean acidification and what we can do as citizens to support long term research like what Steve Fradkin and Jonathan Jones are doing for the National Park Service.

Special Thanks to the Olympic National Park scientists, the National Park Service, the Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy.

Producer, Host, Editor, Creator: Austin Parker

Producer: Taylor Parker

Season 2 is here!

In this episode we talk to scientists at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California about their Bioblitz! The ultimate citizen science event using cutting edge technology, iNaturalist.

See photos of the event at pelecanus.org

Special thanks to Alex Warneke and Keith Lombardo for talking with us. Thanks to Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy, all of the volunteers who talked with us, all of the scientists who participated in the event, and Don Endicott for providing photos, check out his photos on flickr.

Desert Tortoise Conservation efforts at Joshua Tree National Park with Michael Vamstad and Kristen Lalumiere.

Check our website and social media for photos of our time at the park and these awesome animals. Pelecanus.org or @pelecanusradio

Host, interviewer, editor, Producer : Austin Parker

Producer, interviewer: Taylor Parker, Alys Arenas

Special thanks to: Joshua Tree National Park, the National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy

Music Credits:

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California Condor recovery and conservation efforts at Pinnacles National Park and beyond. Check out our website at Pelecanus.org for photos of Condors and our time at the park. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @pelecanusradio

Host, Interviewer, Editor: Austin Parker

Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker

Special Thanks to:

Rachel Wolstenholme, Pinnacles National Park, Cabrillo National Monument conservancy, NPS

Music Credits:

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We talk with Hayley Zemel, staff scientist with Save the Bay in San Francisco bay, about wetland restoration and how they're planning for sea level rise.

In this episode we talk to scientists in New Zealand that are exploring new strategies and technology to restore habitat as well as save a species from disappearing, again.

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Wildlife Biologist Drew Stokes talks to us about the Bats of Southern California and his nearly 20 years of experience researching them. Just in time for halloween, listen to Drew tell us about the incredible diversity of bats on San Diego County and his ability to work with the decision makers to keep these bat populations intact.

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