We Are The Riverkeepers
We Are The Riverkeepers
Podcast Description
What if every river - no matter where you traveled - was clean enough to swim in, drink from, and sustain life? We Are The Riverkeepers is a powerful new podcast dedicated to protecting and celebrating the world’s waterways. Created with Richmond Riverkeeper Association and hosted by Presenter, Author and Storyteller Mel Bampton, this series dives into the essential role rivers play - not just in our ecosystems, but in our lives, our stories, and our survival.Through thorough conversations with environmentalists, scientists, Indigenous leaders, artists, and activists, we explore both the beauty and the urgency of river protection. From the tributaries of the Richmond River to the great arteries of the world, we ask: If the rivers could speak, what would they say?This podcast goes beyond environmentalism to reveal how the health of our rivers is deeply connected to our emotional, social, physical, and cultural well-being. Clean rivers support biodiversity, secure drinking water, food supply, recreation, and climate resilience. They also offer something more intangible: a sense of place, purpose, and spiritual connection.In a world facing ecological crisis, We Are The Riverkeepers brings hope, action, and connection. We’re amplifying the voices of those on the front lines of river protection and inviting everyone - you included - to join us in the riverkeeping revolution. You, me, We Are The Riverkeepers.Join us:Listen, Rate, Review and Subscribe.Follow @RichmondRiverkeeper Follow @melbampton_
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes the importance of river conservation, exploring themes like ecological health, community engagement, and cultural identities tied to waterways. Episodes feature discussions on the unique characteristics of specific rivers, such as the Richmond River's geomorphology, and investigate the impact of pollution on water bodies and human health. Other notable episode topics include environmental activism, the emotional connection to rivers, and sustainable practices for preserving aquatic ecosystems.
What if every river – no matter where you traveled – was clean enough to swim in, drink from, and sustain life?
We Are The Riverkeepers is a powerful new podcast dedicated to protecting and celebrating the world’s waterways. Created with Richmond Riverkeeper Association and hosted by Presenter, Author and Storyteller Mel Bampton, this series dives into the essential role rivers play – not just in our ecosystems, but in our lives, our stories, and our survival.
Through thorough conversations with environmentalists, scientists, Indigenous leaders, artists, and activists, we explore both the beauty and the urgency of river protection. From the tributaries of the Richmond River to the great arteries of the world, we ask:
If the rivers could speak, what would they say?
This podcast goes beyond environmentalism to reveal how the health of our rivers is deeply connected to our emotional, social, physical, and cultural well-being. Clean rivers support biodiversity, secure drinking water, food supply, recreation, and climate resilience. They also offer something more intangible: a sense of place, purpose, and spiritual connection.
In a world facing ecological crisis, We Are The Riverkeepers brings hope, action, and connection. We’re amplifying the voices of those on the front lines of river protection and inviting everyone – you included – to join us in the riverkeeping revolution.
You, me, We Are The Riverkeepers.
Join us:
Listen, Rate, Review and Subscribe.
Follow @RichmondRiverkeeper
Follow @melbampton_
This podcast has been made possible with support from the Australian Government through the Emergency Response Fund, administered by NSW Reconstruction Authority’s Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program 2022-23. Delivered by North Coast Regional Landcare Network through the Caring for Catchments project.
Let’s work together, to make rivers swimmable, fishable and drinkable, worldwide. You, me, We Are The Riverkeepers
The aftermath of catastrophic flooding reveals our deepest relationship with rivers. When waters rise unexpectedly, destroying homes and livelihoods, how do communities rebuild not just physically, but emotionally? Elly Bird, former Lismore City Councillor and Executive Director of Resilient Lismore, has dedicated years to answering this question.
This tension manifests in Lismore's physical relationship with the Wilson River (Marmon). Like many towns, Lismore has historically ”turned its back” on its waterway, with buildings facing away and industrial uses dominating riverbanks. Now, as climate change brings more frequent and severe flooding, the community faces profound questions about its future.
Elly shares innovative approaches for flood-resilient communities, from ”rewilding” flood-prone areas to mobile infrastructure that works with the river's natural patterns. She reflects honestly on the limitations and the potentials of both political action and grassroots activism in creating change.
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This podcast has been made possible with support from the Australian Government through the Emergency Response Fund, administered by NSW Reconstruction Authority's Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program 2022-23. Delivered by North Coast Regional Landcare Network through the Caring for Catchments project. Let’s work together, to make rivers swimmable, fishable and drinkable, worldwide. You, me, We Are The Riverkeepers
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