Conservation Connection

Restoring the Voice of Salmon

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to restore a species that’s central to culture, ecology, and economy? In episode 141, we sit down with Shannon Wheeler, Chairman o...

Lessons from the Ocean: Resilience, Cooperation, and Connection

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if a natural disaster could transform the way we connect with the environment—and each other? In episode 140, we dive into Dr. Deborah Brosnan’...

Creating Unity Through Environmental Protection

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we bridge political divides to protect the places that matter most? In episode 139 Roberta Swann, Director of the Mobile Bay National Estuary P...

Are Carbon Credits a Climate Solution?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we make it so that a tree is worth MORE standing than it is cut down? This is the exact question that this week's guest is working to answer! D...

Biking for the Climate

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It will take more than a bandaid to fix our changing climate, but what does a 600 mile bike ride have to do with climate change? Jaquelyn Francis of t...

The Magic of Goats and Regenerative Agriculture

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people have beef with beef, and ranching can be a divisive topic in the environmental space. Is regenerative agriculture a way to make everyo...

Giant Art with Global Impact

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A sculpture four stories tall captivated audiences outside of the UN headquarters and changed the conversation around plastics. How else can art influ...

Unlocking Funds for Conservation

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The best conservation plan in the world doesn’t matter if there's no money to make it happen, but The Nature Conservancy has a wild new program that...

Bonus: Meet the Hosts, Chance and SK!

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Conservation Connection content to bring you this special look into the background of your favorite podcast host...

Shark Science and Heavy Metal Music

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heavy metal music seems to attract sharks, but do you know why? On the final episode of Season 10 we sit down with the world's only Heavy Metal M...

Are We Drowning in Data?

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New tools allow us to collect more data than ever before, but is that always a good thing? When it comes time for policymakers to make decisions, a ...

The Turtles of Tomorrow

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than 50% of the world's turtle and tortoise species are threatened with extinction, but Shannon DiRuzzo of Turtle Island is working to make s...

Native American Conservation

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Support black footed ferret conservation by following this link! 50% of proceeds will be donated directly to the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation for ferre...

Ethical and Sustainable Hunting

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hunting as a conservation tool can be a divisive topic. How can the death of an animal increase the health of the herd? This week we sit down with Iv...

Protecting Life Underwater

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Protecting the ocean can seem like a whale of a task! Luckily we have the solutions to turn the tides. We sat down with George Cummings at EarthX to ...

Saving Bats From Wind Farms

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wind turbines are an incredible source of renewable, carbon-neutral energy that can be deadly to bats. This week we talk to a scientist who's tryi...

The Most Polluted Beach

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you're standing in the Pitcairn islands, the closest another human gets is the astronauts on the International Space Station. You're also...

Dr. Sylvia Earle | Exploring the Deep | Ep 124

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having spent more than 7000 hours underwater, Dr. Sylvia Earle has some incredible stories to tell about life under the sea! In the final episode of s...

Turtle Nest Success! | Georgia Sea Turtle Center | Ep 123

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From 250 pound sea turtles to half-pound terrapins, the staff of Jekyll Island Authority work all year long to protect their native wildlife! This we...

The Comeback Kelp | Adam Hussain | Ep 122

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When he learned that 95% of California's kelp forests had disappeared in the past 10 years, Adam Hussain devised a plan to put his underwater film...

Oysters: Farmed or Wild? | Justin Manley | Ep 121

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although 85% of wild oyster reefs have disappeared over the past 120 years, Georgia's oyster populations are thriving! Listen in as we chat with ...

Live From EarthX with Crystal DiMiceli! | Ep 120

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt your regularly scheduled episode of Conservation Connection to bring you this special crossover episode with Crystal DiMiceli of the Forc...

Saving Georgia's Whales | Cathy Sakas | Ep 119

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a changing ocean, whales and their protectors must react fast to stay ahead of the curve! This week we sit down with Cathy Sakas, a life long adve...

Tortoises Outlast Fires & Floods | Barbara Blonder | Ep 118

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over 300 species rely on the Gopher Tortoise - and its burrows - to survive! This week we chat with disturbance ecologist Barbara Blonder at Flagler C...

Rattlesnakes are Umbrellas | Joseph Colbert | Ep 117

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy rattlesnakes mean a happy island! This week we sit down with Joseph Colbert, a wildlife biologist with the Jekyll Island Authority. He studies e...

What Comes Next? | Coastal Conservation and EarthX! | Ep 116

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EXGREEN20 We're wrapping up this season with some big changes, some quick announcements, and a conversation on the value of collaboration! Che...

Will Flowers Survive the Flood? | Natalie Downey | Ep 115

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive deeper into the spider shoal lily and its role in the Chattahoochee River ecosystem by sitting down with Natalie Downey from the Cha...

Will the Okefenokee Swamp Remain Intact? | Deborah Reed & Rena Peck | Ep 114

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Georgia's southern border lies the Okefenokee Swamp, our nation's largest intact blackwater wetland. For thousands of years it's been a...

Are the Shoal Lilies Damned? | Sara Tash | Ep 113

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hydroelectric dams produce renewable and carbon-neutral electricity, but at what cost? This final episode from our live-podcasting event explores the ...

Building River Relationships | Caroline Ellmer | Ep 112

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the point of studying our environment if we never take time to enjoy it? This week we sit with local student and river enthusiast Caroline ...

Which Bees Are Best? | Sarah Tash | Ep 111

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not all species of bees are the same, and some are MUCH better at pollinating our food than others! Listen in this week to hear Masters student Sarah ...

The Mysterious World of Crayfish | Dr. Troy Keller | Ep 110

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As it turns out, not all crayfish are created equal; some species dig holes, some species displace others, and some species can only be positively ide...

Free Stickers, Live Podcast, Break Announcement!

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alrighty Guys! We're taking a short break until December 17th 2023 because BIG THINGS are happening! If you want free stickers, take this survey...

Dr. Michael Dorsey: ASU | Good Things are Profitable! | Episode 109

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What lies at the intersection of social justice, environmental issues, and sustainability? Listen in as Dr. Michael Dorsey, the director and chair of...

Jill Tidman: The Redford Center | Environmental Advocacy Through Film| Episode 108

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you use your passion to protect our planet? The Redford Center uses the art of storytelling and film to inform, engage, and mobilize people t...

Lauren Fraser: Canopy | Household Climate Solutions | Episode 107

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can the average homeowner or renter best take charge of their own climate contributions? Meet Lauren Fraser, co-founder of Canopy! Her organizati...

Chance Glasco: Game Developer | Gaming for the Environment | Episode 106

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is at the intersection of video games and conservation? This week we dive into the world of video game development and its unexpected role in e...

David Banks: The Nature Conservancy | Global Conservation | Episode 105

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with David Banks to hear about his inspiring journey through the world of conservation and environmental advocacy! David is the ...

Sachi Singh: Rootless | Underwater Superfood | Episode 104

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can seaweed revolutionize our food industry? This episode, join us on a journey into the world of sustainable seaweed farming, exploring its immense ...

Jaime Nack: Three Squares Inc. | Guiding Sustainable Solutions | Episode 103

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are shifting consumer trends changing the ways that businesses think about our future? Listen in to this week's conversation with Jaime Nack,...

Lewis Perkins: Apparel Impact Institute | Threads of Sustainability | Episode 102

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make the fashion industry more sustainable? Join us on a captivating journey through sustainable fashion with Lewis Perkins, the visionary...

Lauren Breynaert: MYNO Carbon | Waste Wood to Climate Solution | Episode 101

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we repurpose waste products of the timber industry to capture carbon, improve soil, and generate electricity? In this episode of Conservation ...

Emmy Scott: Earth Guardians | Youth Leading Change | Episode 100

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can one organization support a global network of grassroots climate projects? We're sitting down with Emmy Scott, the Executive Director of Ea...

Jeff Goodell: Climate Journalist | The Heat Will Kill You First | Episode 99

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What threats driven by climate change will be among the first to take lives? Listen in this week to hear about Jeff Goodell's new book, The Heat W...

Dianna Cohen: Plastic Pollution Coalition | Stopping Plastic | Episode 98

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where does plastic come from and how does it affect our everyday lives? This week we sit down with Dianna Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Plastic Polluti...

Mike Libecki: NatGeo Explorer | Microplastics in Pristine Places | Episode 97

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just how far have microplastics traveled across our planet? In our final interview from the Wild and Scenic Film Festival we sit down with National Ge...

Kristin Hull: Activist Investor | Impact Investing | Episode 96

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can wealth be managed in a way that benefits the environment? Kristin Hull, founder and CEO of Nia Impact Capital, is working to do just that by b...

Benjamin Dimmitt: Photographer | Florida's Saltwater Intrusion | Episode 95

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're releasing an interview with Benjamin Dimmitt that we recorded at the Nature Now Film Festival in Columbus Georgia! Listen in to le...

Rhett Butler: Mongabay | Passion to Impact | Episode 94

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're releasing our interview with Rhett Butler, the founder and CEO of the wildly successful conservation and environmental science new...

Nick Grossman: Producer | Endangered Migration | Episode 93

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we sit down with Nick Grossman at the Wild and Scenic film festival! Nick is the Director of Marketing Production for the o...

Vance Martin: WILD Foundation | Carbon Sequestration and ReWilding | Episode 92

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're sharing a catch-up interview with a good friend of the podcast, Vance Martin! We last spoke with him at EarthX in 2019, way back i...

Youth v. Gov | Climate and Constitutional Rights | Episode 91

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode from the Sun Valley Forum we sit down with Christi Cooper, producer & director of the documentary Youth v. Gov, and Vic B...

Cameron Nielsen: Filmmaker | Washed Ashore | Episode 90

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have another awesome episode that came out of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival this year! Cameron Nielsen is the co-director of the film...

Sarinah Simons: Big Basin Speaks | California Wildfires | Episode 89

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarinah Simons is a documentary filmmaker and a California State Parks employee who helped document the recent devastation and regrowth that occurred ...

Malia Byrtus: Camera Trapper | Path of the Panther | Episode 88

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're sitting down with Malia Byrtus, a conservationist and story teller who's deeply involved with the fight to protect Florida&#39...

Nicole Ujita | Wetland Water Supply | Episode 87

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're interviewing Nicole Ujita, the Education Director for the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Combine, Texas! The JBS Wetland Cent...

Mattie Mead: Hempitecture | Fibers of the Future | Episode 86

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this informative episode we sit down with Mattie Mead, the CEO and Founder of Hempitecture! Instead of using oil based fibers, Mattie's company...

Frank Niepold: NOAA Climate Educator | Turning Education into Action | Episode 85

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Frank Niepold, the Senior Climate Education Program Coordinator and Manager at NOAA's Climate Program Office! That'...

Daniel Curry: Range Rider | Wolves, Ranchers, and Cattle | Episode 84

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As western wolf populations continue to grow, so too does the number of livestock being predated upon by those wolves. That's where Daniel Curry c...

Molly Kawahata: Climate Champion | The Power of Hope | Episode 83

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Molly Kawahata, a former climate advisor to the White House, to discuss the ways in which we talk about the climate crisis....

Carole King & Chad Hanson | Private Logging on Public Land | Episode 82

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with legendary singer Carole King and influential forest ecologist Chad Hanson about the surprising role of the US Forestry Serv...

Tim Shields: Tortoise Biologist | Eco-Hack! | Episode 81

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Tim Shields, one of the OG's of desert tortoise field work, to learn about the outside-of-the-box tactics that Hardshell Labs is usin...

Melinda Booth: SYRCL | Wild and Scenic Film Festival | Episode 80

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We just got home from recording a series of episodes out at the Wild and Scenic film festival in Nevada City, California! Wild and Scenic is a whirlwi...

Patricio Robles Gil: The Extinction Rituals | Art and Conservation | Episode 79

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At EarthX 2022 we sat down with Patricio Robles Gil, world-renowned artist, to learn the impact that art can have when it comes to changing people's b...

Katie Bilodeau: Friends of the Clearwater | Protecting Public Forests | Episode 78

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Katie Bilodeau, Staff Attorney (and wearer of many hats!) at Friends of the Clearwater. Her organization advocates for the ...

Durrell Smith: The Sporting Life Notebook | Minorities Outdoors | Episode 77

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is a consummate outdoorsman and bird dog hunter with all the amazing stories to match. Durrell has a huge passion for learning abo...

Paul Watson: Sea Shepherd | Direct Action | Episode 76

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit with a true Titan of direct environmental defense, Paul Watson! Best known for founding the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society,...

Lee Recht: Aleph Farms | Cultivated Meat | Episode 75

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the world population crosses 8 billion people, scientists and innovators around the globe are investigating the future of food. Lee Recht is the Vi...

Julie Davitz: Plus Media Solutions | From Inspiration to Impact | Episode 74

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from EarthX 2022 we sit down with Julie Davitz, the brains behind Plus Media Solutions! Her company works to be the bridge between ins...

Lizzie & Saiarchana: ASU Students | Turn It Around Cards | Episode 73

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If last week's discussion of the Turn It Around cards piqued your interest, you're going to love this week's episode! We sit down with Lizzie and Saia...

Iveta Silova: ASU | Learning WITH Nature | Episode 72

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week to kick off our fifth season we sit down with Iveta Silova, Professor and Associate Dean of Global Engagement at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers Co...

Tim LeSalle: Chico State University | Living Soil & Regenerative Agriculture | Episode 71

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Soil is an incredibly complex system of delicately balanced components, both living and non-living. Modern agricultural techniques are capable of prod...

Cindy Lowry: AL Rivers Alliance | Local Matters | Episode 70

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The state of Alabama has more than 132,000 miles of rivers and streams to protect, and the state-wide organization that oversees their conservation is...

Chad Brown: Soul River Inc. | A Prescription to Fish | Episode 69

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear from Chad Brown, the Founder and President of Soul River Inc! A disabled veteran, Chad struggled with his mental health until his do...

Dineo Dowd: Outdoor Advocate | Hiking with Family | Episode 68

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode we hear the story of Dineo Dowd, an outdoor advocate and a board member for Hike It Baby! Active nationwide, Hike It Baby is ...

Paige Swift: Filmmaker | Nature Now Film Festival | Episode 67

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode we're here in our hometown of Columbus Georgia to interview Paige Swift, the mastermind behind this weekend's Nature Now Film Festiva...

Mark Brand: Social Impact Entrepreneur | Cooking for Good | Episode 66

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Mark Brand, a Vancouver-based chef and entrepreneur who is using his businesses to have a daily impact on food scarci...

Shonagh Smith: Road to Glasgow | Behind the Scenes! | Episode 65

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Last Chance Endeavors team sits down with Shonagh Smith, host of the EarthxTV Original Series Road to Glasgow! In the lead up to C...

Henk Rogers: Blue Planet Alliance | Global Renewable Energy! | Episode 64

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode the Last Chance Endeavors team sits down with Henk Rogers, the founder of the Blue Planet Alliance, to discuss his work promo...

Rob Swan: Polar Explorer | Antarctica 2041 | Episode 63

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Possibly the most interesting man in the world, Rob Swan was the first person ever to walk to both the North and South Poles! He's an intrepid explore...

UN Youth Ambassadors | The Four Mothers | Episode 62

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Although young people will have to deal with the ramifications of a damaged climate for longer than anyone else, we rarely get to be involved when dec...

Howard Vincent: Pheasants Forever | All Habitat is Local | Episode 61

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Howard Vincent, the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever! These two organizations are habitat n...

Jennifer Bushman: Fed By Blue | The Blue Food Revolution! | Episode 60

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Last Chance Endeavors team sits down with Jennifer Bushman, the Co-Founder of Fed By Blue, to talk about her work growing and prom...

Kelsey Malan: Artist Boat | Painting the Marsh! | Episode 59

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Kelsey Malan, the outreach coordinator for Artist Boat in Galveston Texas! Artist Boat is an organization that leads ...

Aimee Christensen: The Sun Valley Forum | Creating Collaboration | Episode 58

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition episode we sit down with Aimee Christensen, the creator and mastermind behind the incredibly influential Sun Valley Forum that...

Paco Conde: Activista LA | Marketing to Activism! | Episode 57

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to this episode to hear from Paco Conde, the co-founder and Executive Creative Director of Activista Los Angeles to create media which spark...

Laura Park Figueroa: Occupational Therapist | Therapy in the Great Outdoors! | Episode 56

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational Therapists help their patients get better at the meaningful, every-day activities that occupy their time! Listen in to this interview wit...

Laurence Carr: Chez Laurence | Sustainability in Design | Episode 55

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where did the materials in your couch come from? What happens to them after they've been thrown away? These questions and more are at the heart of tod...

Ross Mason: EarthxTV | Top 10 Shows! | Episode 54

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did Dan's interview last Sunday pique your interest in the programming you can find on EarthxTV? If so, check out this interview with Ross Mason, the ...

Dan Russell: EarthxTV | EarthX Everywhere! | Episode 53

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Russell who is the EVP of Content and Strategy at EarthX's new TV channel, EarthxTV! This man has a long history...

Chief Tashka Yawanawa | Indigenous Rights! | Episode 52

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s exciting episode the Last Chance Endeavors team sits down with Chief Tashka, leader of the Yawanawa Tribe that lives in the Amazonian...

Daniel Tonkopi: Delfast Bikes | World-Record Electrics! | Episode 51

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sit down with Daniel Tonkopi who is the founder of Delfast Bikes to learn more about how their electric bikes can reduce th...

Emilie McGlone: Peace Boat US | Building Global Citizens | Episode 050

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode recorded at EarthX 2022 the Last Chance Endeavors team sits down with Emilie McGlone, Director of Peace Boat US to learn about the inc...

Kenneth Flippin: Texas Beer Company | Solar Powered Beer! | Episode 49

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saving the planet by drinking beer is a Millennial's dream; Kenneth Flippin and the team from Texas Beer Company in Taylor, Texas is making it a reali...

Trammell S. Crow: EarthX | You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet! | Episode 48

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off Season 4 the Last Chance Endeavors team sits down with a true titan when it comes to Earth Day celebrations, Trammell Crow! This man is th...

Regan Honeycutt, Zoe Munson, Joelle Reich, Charles Taibi: College of Charleston’s REU | Salty Water! | Episode 47

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our final episode from the 2021 batch of REU students we talk with Regan, Zoe, Joelle, and Charles! These young scientists are all studying the way...

Jon Armbruster: Auburn University | Fish Out of Water | Episode 46

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jon Armbruster is not only the Director of Auburn University's Museum of Natural History, but he is a celebrated ichthyologist (fish scientist) in...

Aubrey Anthony, Christian Simmons, Timara Vereen: College of Charleston’s REU | Fights, Frogs, and Snails! | Episode 45

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our third episode from the 2021 batch of REU students we talk with Timara, Aubrey, and Christian! These young scientists have all chosen to researc...

Patrick Thompson: Auburn University | Chainsaws and Fire | Episode 044

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may not know it, but Alabama is a HOTSPOT for biodiversity! In fact, the state has the highest amount of biodiversity found east of the Mississipp...

Adriana Apintiloaiei, Emily Dombrowski, Sophie Spiegel: College of Charleston’s REU | Humans in Coastal Environments | Episode 43

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our second episode from the 2021 batch of REU students we talk with Adriana, Emily, and Sophie! In three very different ways, these young scientist...