Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Podcast

Andrew Bechdel is involved with numerous local outdoors programs, pulling from his degree in recreation management from LHU to provide environmental education and striving to connect people with our natural resources.

Peyton Curley, a rising junior at Susquehanna University studying environmental science, will serve as the MSRKA's summer intern for 2022. Get to know her and what drives her passion for our environmental resources.

Jeremy Hoffman, of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, answers questions about a reported water draw concern in the watershed, talking about thresholds for when water draws are an issue and when you should report one.

Susquehanna University Associate Professor of Chemistry Lou Ann Tom talks about pharmaceuticals, our waterways and efforts to better detect issues and reduce impacts via photodegradation research.

David Staebler, chairman for the Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance, talks about the 20th anniversary event for the group, major issues they've addressed along the Buffalo Creek and how to get involved with upcoming stewardship needs.

Live stake coordinator for the Chesapeake Conservancy, Shannon Thomas talks about what a live stake is, the many ways live stakes can improve water quality and how to get involved in the live stake program.

Marking the 50th anniversary year of the Montour Preserve, we check in with the original land specialist on the flooding from Agnes, other historical and memorable moments and the significance of the preserve today and in the future.

Alana Jajko, the director of communications and outreach for the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, talks about the group's big outdoor expo coming June 4, how people can get involved and other upcoming events.

A watershed specialist with the Columbia County Conservation District, Aaron Eldred talks about the vital importance of watershed associations, stream structure projects, drone footage and an incident that inspired his career.

Ben Lorson, the PA Fish and Boat Commission's Watershed Analysis Section Chief, talks about studies that show an increase in salinity in the state's waterways and the role rock salt spreading on roadways in the winter plays in that.

Kelly Caudle, the newest board member of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, talks about what sparked her passion for our river-based resources, some of the threats she sees facing those resources and how you can help.

Doug Fessler talks about his experiences of cleaning up litter along the Susquehanna River near Sunbury, protecting resources like vernal pools and offers tips on how to make a difference in your own local community.

Wildlife Leadership Academy Executive Director Michele Kittell Connolly shares details about the program, how to nominate a teen for the extensive experience and why it is critical to connect young people to the outdoors.

Wildlife artist Mickayla Poland talks about the Upstream Art Project in Elk County, painting murals on storm drains to help raise awareness about how pollution can enter our waterways.

Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler.com, talks about the site's ability to connect people with suitable mentors for a wide variety of outdoor activities, hoping to spark a vested interest in our natural resources.

Catawissa Creek Restoration Association President Ed Wytovich discusses the unique aspects of his creek, the successes it has seen via two treatment facilities and the threats it still faces from abandoned mine drainage concerns.

Retired Pennsylvania Game Commission Supervisor of Wildlife Diversity Dan Brauning talks about the incredible recovery story of bald eagles, ospreys and peregrine falcons in our region and the value of our river's habitat.

DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn talks about her role with the agency, the importance of forest-based buffers along waterways, issues facing our watershed and important programs the DCNR is working on.

Randy Farmerie and Tom Mears, of the Department of Environmental Protection, discuss petroleum spills, when to report them &

Author of the newly published book "Up to Heaven and Down to Hell," Colin Jerolmack talks about his time in Williamsport researching the fracking industry and telling the stories of those who leased land and were directly impacted.

Pete Allison, an associate professor in Penn State University's Recreation, Park & Tourism Management Department, talks about the value of taking people onto the river and connecting them with natural resources.

Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Board Vice President Dr. Joseph Simons III talks about his efforts as Wild Trout Man to educate others about the importance of conservation and fly fishing for wild trout.

Moshannon Creek Watershed Association President Eric Skrivseth and Vice President Eric Rosengrant on their association's efforts in the past year trying to offset the massive amounts of abandoned mine drainage that flows from the Moshannon Creek into the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

Executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Bobby Hughes talks about the many issues involving mine drainage, how EPCAMR is addressing them and how to help.

Susquehanna University rising sophomore Danielle Tryon is working through the month of July as an intern for our association. Learn more about her, what sparked her passion for the environment and what she has in store.