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Watershed Weekly
by Tracy Wirak-Cassidy
A natural history radio program to heighten ecological literacy and create deeper connections with the natural world.
Episodes
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Episode 71 Orcas
Students from Haines High School share their orca research during this week's episode.
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Episode 70 Moose and Surf Scoters
Haines High School students share their research on moose on surf scoters.
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Episode 69 Harbor Seals
A Haines High School student shares his research on harbor seals.
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Episode 68 Geology of Haines
A Haines High School student shares information about the geology of Haines.
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Episode 67 Forget Me Nots and Western Screech Owl
Students share their knowledge during this week's episode.
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Episode 66 Lynx and Snowshoe Hare
Learn how the snowshoe hare and lynx populations are closely related.
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Episode 65 Student Compost Project
During this episode, you will learn how the 6th grade students compost food scraps from the cafeteria at Marvin's Garden.
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Episode 64 Lichen
What is lichen? Find out during this week's episode.
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Episode 63/1 New Introduction
Welcome to Watershed Weekly!
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Episode 62 Hydropower
Curious how Skagway, Haines, and Klukwan get their energy? Listen to this episode to learn more about the Skagway Hydroelectric Project.
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Episode 61 Bioaccumulation
How do toxins move through the food web? Learn in this week's episode on bioaccumulation.
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Episode 60 Glacial Rebound
How much new land is being uplifted each year? Learn more in this week's podcast about glacial rebound.
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Episode 59 Trumpeter Swan
Learn more about the amazing Trumpeter Swan during this week's episode of Watershed Weekly.
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Episode 58 Bear Hibernation
Are bears true hibernators? Find out during this week's episode.
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Episode 57 Warm Summer
Does a mild winter translate into a warmer, dryer summer in Haines, Alaska? Listen to this week's episode of Watershed Weekly to find out.
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Episode 56 Sitka Blacktail Deer
Why do so few Sitka Blacktail Deer live in Haines, AK? Find out during this week's episode of Watershed Weekly.
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Episode 55 Microplastic
Learn how TWC is testing for microplastics in our local watersheds.
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Episode 54 Yellow Cedar
Why is yellow cedar in decline? Learn more in this week's watershed weekly.
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Episode 54 Saak
Derek Poinsette explains the significance of the Saak (Eulachon, or Hooligan) run.
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Episode 53 Carbon Cycle
Learn more about the carbon cycle and how increased carbon dioxide is the main cause for climate change in this week's episode.
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Episode 52 Breeding Bird Survey
Learn how local ornithologist, Stacie Evans, conducts the Breeding Bird Survey.
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Episode 51 Biodiversity
Stacie Evans explains the importance of biodiversity.
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Episode 50 Moose and Raven
Haines 5th grade students share their research.
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Episode 49 Lynx and Snowshoe Hare
Haines 5th grade students share their research.
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Episode 48 Black Bear and Orca
Haines 5th grade students share their research.
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Episode 47 Humpback Whales and Dungeness Crab
Haines 5th grade students share their research.
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Episode 46 Stormwater
Learn more about stormwater Best Management Practices in this week's episode.
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Episode 45 Marine Debris
Want to learn how you can make a positive difference on your local beaches? Check out this week's episode on marine debris.
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Episode 44 Surf Scoters
Surf Scoters are a common site on the Upper Lynn Canal. Learn more during this week's episode of Watershed Weekly.
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Tlingit Place Names of the Chilkat and Chilkoot Watersheds Part 2
Cory Grant provides the Tlingit place names of the Chilkoot watershed and the English translation.
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Tlingit Place Names of the Chilkat and Chilkoot Watersheds Part 1
Cory Grant shares the Tlingit place names of the Chilkat and Chilkoot watersheds. This is a 2 part series.
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Episode 43 Management of Coastal Resource
There are many resources in Southeast Alaska. Learn how they are being managed in this week's episode.
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Episode 42 Conservation of Healthy Salmon Populations
Tim Shields explains Alaska's sustainable salmon fisheries.
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Episode 41 Fieldwork
TWC does regular water quality sampling on different tributaries of the Chilkat River. Learn more during this week's episode.
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Episode 40 Speciation of Pacific Salmon
Have you ever wondered why there are 5 types of Pacific Salmon? Learn more during this week's episode.
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Episode 39 Plant Succession
After a glacier recedes a newly exposed rocky slope slowly changes into a forested land. Learn how during this episode.
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Episode 38 Tongass National Forest
What role do old growth forests play in mitigating climate change? Learn more during this week's episode.
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Episode 37 Salmon Forest
What is a Salmon Forest? Learn more in this episode.
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Episode 36 Riparian Zones
During this episode you will learn more about riparian zones and the essential services they provide.
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Episode 35 Estuaries
What is Earth's greatest natural filtration system? An estuary! Learn more about these important natural areas in this episode about estuaries.
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Episode 34 Clouds
Look up and learn more about the clouds above our heads.
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Episode 33 Stream Team
Haines and Klukwan students explain their stream measurements on Sawmill Creek, Chilkat River, and Mosquito Lake.
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Episode 32 Water Temperature
Learn more about TWC's Water Temperature program.
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Episode 31 Mitigation and Restoration
Learn about TWC's Mitigation and Restoration projects in this week's episode.
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Episode 30 Decline of the PNW Salmon
Tim Shields explains the decline of PNW Salmon in this Watershed Weekly episode.
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Episode 29 Hawkweed
In this episode you will learn how to identify the invasive Hawkweed and successfully remove it from your property.
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Episode 28 Chinook Salmon
Listeners will learn more about the Chinook Salmon in this episode of Watershed Weekly.
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Episode 27 Birds of Prey
Learn about the Birds of Prey that visit the Chilkat Valley in Haines, Alaska.
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Episode 26 Chilkoot Watershed
There's a lot going on in the Chilkoot corridor. Learn more in the Chilkoot Watershed episode.
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Episode 25 Snowflakes
High school students explain how snowflakes form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Watershed Weekly have?
Watershed Weekly currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Watershed Weekly about?
A natural history radio program to heighten ecological literacy and create deeper connections with the natural world.
How often does Watershed Weekly release new episodes?
Watershed Weekly has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Watershed Weekly?
You can listen to Watershed Weekly on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Watershed Weekly?
Watershed Weekly is created and hosted by Tracy Wirak-Cassidy.
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