Jack Imhof might be semi-retired now but he is still a leading expert in ecosystem restoration, aquatic ecology, and watershed science. he has worked as the Director of Conservation Ecology and National Biologist at Trout Unlimited Canada, while also fulfilling the role of Senior Aquatic Ecologist at the OMNR (now the MNRF). He has published over 20 papers and earned both his B.Sc and M.Sc. from the University of Waterloo.

A huge thank you to Jack for sharing his time and his wisdom. I think it is incredible to hear about what one person can accomplish within a career.

This week's challenge is to leave your favourite park better than when you found it, whether that means picking up garbage or joining a "friends of group"; there are so many ways to make a difference, it's up to you.

Trout Unlimted Canada: https://tucanada.org/
Find a TUC chapter: https://tucanada.org/chapters/
"Friends Of..." examples: https://www.friendsofshorthillspark.ca/
https://cvcfoundation.ca/campaigns/fundraising-committees/friends-of-island-lake/
https://friendsofthespit.ca/
Park Clean-ups: https://blog.credo.com/2019/07/how-to-plan-an-ocean-or-park-clean-up-in-your-community/
Leave-no Trace: https://www.leavenotrace.ca/home
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmesd  

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