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Episode 3! The stories we’ve collected today can be categorized as Rewilding, delisting, and biodiversity, Climate momentum, circular economy, Zoos in conservation, Environmental Leadership... Links to all news articles can be found at Pelecanus.org. All Pelecanus podcasts can be found on Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, and Spotify, with more availability coming…

Episode 2! The stories we’ve collected today can be categorized as big planetary protections, wildlife, beyond fossil fuels and plastics, and the contribution of zoos to conservation. Links to all news articles can be found at Pelecanus.org. All Pelecanus podcasts can be found on Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, and Spotify, with more availability coming… Closing the Ozone Hole has helped slow Arctic warming § https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/closing-the-ozone-hole-helped-slow-arctic-warming/ United Nations calls on nations of the world to protect 30 percent of planet § https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14012020/biodiversity-treaty-climate-change-marine-sanctuary-conservation-protected-areas-wildlife-habitat-forests A pack of wolves has been spotted in Colorado for the first time in over 70 years § https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/24/us/wolves-spotted-colorado-trnd/index.html Black Rhino population shows steady growth § https://phys.org/news/2020-01-black-rhino-population-steady-growth.html In an

Today is the beginning of a new era at Pelecanus… We’re launching a new podcast this week! PELECANUS NEWS will be twice-monthly episodes highlighting the positive conservation stories in the news. At around 10 minutes in length, each episode will be hosted by Taylor Parker focusing on a few recent exciting and inspiring news stories in conservation. We will still be releasing the long-form conservation conversations periodically, but we thought, why not highlight the awesome work being done around the world a little more often? We all need a little more positivity, inspiration, and wonder in our lives, especially when it comes to the natural world and how we interact with it. Our mission remains the same, to show that we can find optimism through science. In this episode we put the spotlight on Denmark making huge moves towards sustainable energy in 2019, the new calculation of the global price-tag of reaching 100% renewable energy, The Netherlands courts ordering a cut of GHG by 25% in 5 years, Copenhagen pl

In this episode we talk to locals from the Madre De Dios area of the Peruvian Amazon about engaging the community in conserving the biodiversity hotspot they live in. We also talk to Peruvian ecologist, now teaching out of the University of Washington, Ursula Valdez, about how she's working with them to help apply sound conservation science to community efforts. Co-producers on this episode are Chris Corpus and Alys Arenas

We talk to San Diego Zoo Global Institute for Conservation Research biologists Colleen Wisinski and Susanne Marzcak about the burrowing owl populations of San Diego County

Dr. Christine Whitcraft of California State University Long Beach tells us about the disappearing southern California coastal wetlands she studies, how to restore them back to their prime condition, and what that means for coastal southern California communities. She also talks about her role as a leader in her scientific field and the importance of empowering women in science, here and abroad. Special thanks to Dr. Whitcraft and CSULB for allowing us to interview her. Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker Interviewer, Editor, Host: Austin Parker

Bradford Hollingsworth of the San Diego Natural History Museum talks about his work managing the wet collections of Reptiles and Amphibians and how his work will help save biodiversity in San Diego and beyond using citizen science and new technology. Thanks to the San Diego Natural History Museum, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker Host, editor, creator: Austin Parker pelecanus.org

We talk to Jennifer Beck from Crater Lake National Park about her work conserving the rare plant communities of the southern Cascades. She and her team use incredible methods to save White Bark Pine from a multitude of threats. Climate change has also effected the dynamic of the ecosystem of the park, She is constantly working on staying ahead of these problems, and inspiring us along the way. Special thanks to Crater Lake National Park, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy Creator, Host, Producer, Editor: Austin Parker Producer: Taylor Parker

In this episode we talk to scientists from Olympic National Park in Washington state about studying the coastal habitats of N. Washington, climate change, ocean acidification and what we can do as citizens to support long term research like what Steve Fradkin and Jonathan Jones are doing for the National Park Service. Special Thanks to the Olympic National Park scientists, the National Park Service, the Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy. Producer, Host, Editor, Creator: Austin Parker Producer: Taylor Parker

Season 2 is here! In this episode we talk to scientists at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California about their Bioblitz! The ultimate citizen science event using cutting edge technology, iNaturalist. See photos of the event at pelecanus.org Special thanks to Alex Warneke and Keith Lombardo for talking with us. Thanks to Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy, all of the volunteers who talked with us, all of the scientists who participated in the event, and Don Endicott for providing photos, check out his photos on flickr.

Desert Tortoise Conservation efforts at Joshua Tree National Park with Michael Vamstad and Kristen Lalumiere. Check our website and social media for photos of our time at the park and these awesome animals. Pelecanus.org or @pelecanusradio Host, interviewer, editor, Producer : Austin Parker Producer, interviewer: Taylor Parker, Alys Arenas Special thanks to: Joshua Tree National Park, the National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy Music Credits: Wildlief thisfrontierneedsheroes

California Condor recovery and conservation efforts at Pinnacles National Park and beyond. Check out our website at Pelecanus.org for photos of Condors and our time at the park. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @pelecanusradio Host, Interviewer, Editor: Austin Parker Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker Special Thanks to: Rachel Wolstenholme, Pinnacles National Park, Cabrillo National Monument conservancy, NPS Music Credits: Wildlief Thisfrontierneedsheroes

We talk with Hayley Zemel, staff scientist with Save the Bay in San Francisco bay, about wetland restoration and how they're planning for sea level rise.

In this episode we talk to scientists in New Zealand that are exploring new strategies and technology to restore habitat as well as save a species from disappearing, again. Pelecanus.org

Wildlife Biologist Drew Stokes talks to us about the Bats of Southern California and his nearly 20 years of experience researching them. Just in time for halloween, listen to Drew tell us about the incredible diversity of bats on San Diego County and his ability to work with the decision makers to keep these bat populations intact. Pelecanus.org

This episode is about Coastal Cactus Wrens of San Diego and a Biologist named Suellen Lynn with the USGS. Coastal Cactus Wrens are at the brink and Suellen and her team are working hard to keep them from going the way of the Dodo.