Science Matters Colorado
Science Matters Colorado
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Exploring the intersection of nature and humanity in the Centennial State. Join us on Science Matters Colorado as we delve into the latest environmental science topics, trends, and stories impacting Colorado's ecosystems, communities, and natural resources.
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The podcast centers around critical environmental topics like natural building, wildlife conservation, algal blooms, and historical environmental injustices, with episodes such as 'Natural Building with Tim White', 'Ghosts of Rocky Flats', and 'Mountain Lions of Colorado', exploring the intersection of community, ecology, and sustainable practices in Colorado.
Exploring the intersection of nature and humanity in the Centennial State. Join us on Science Matters Colorado as we delve into the latest environmental science topics, trends, and stories impacting Colorado’s ecosystems, communities, and natural resources.
Today I am sharing a conversation with fire mitigation specialist and trained wildland firefighter Ruth Massera. Ruth works out of Crestone, Colorado for a nonprofit called E3KFM. Their work is centered around wildfire mitigation through regenerating healthy forests and restoring the watershed. A lot of Ruth’s work recently has been centered around an initiative to reintroduce beavers to the watershed. Additionally, they have been working with the Sacred Water Mountain Society out of Taos to learn the ancient indigenous practice of water planting.
This is a great episode for you if you are interested in ecological restoration, beavers and the impact of keystone species, wildfire mitigation, reciprocity, and indigenous land management practices. Regardless of what brought you here, this interview will leave you with plenty to chew on.
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