Hear how we are restoring our waterways, creating additional access points to the rivers and creeks, as well as our advocacy efforts to inspire change.
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Building a stronger coastline 23:58
This the kickoff to our ongoing Coastal Resiliency series. We’re talking about how we and our partner organizations are working to create a resilient coastline for Lake Erie and the surrounding communities.
This episode highlights how Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is defining coastal resiliency, what challenges are out there and future steps towards improvement.
It’s a vast project we hope to make easier for people to understand and know why this is such an important time to look at these issues and what it means for the Western New York community. Continue learning about how we are building a resilient coastline at https://bnwaterkeeper.org/climate-resiliency/
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So how big is a nurdle? 21:15
The answer: not big, but this plastic item can be a big problem when looking at its impact on the environment.
Today’s show looks at how Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is trying to understand nurdles, how we train volunteers to look for them and how having the information about what’s out there helps us in our advocacy efforts. The guest today is Elizabeth Cute, senior program manager at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper.
Be a part of the solution, learn more about plastic pollution here: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/plastic-pollution/
We’re a Great Lakes State! 23:08
Tell everyone you know: New York is a Great Lakes State. Our Legal Director Margaux Valenti stops by to share what this means. And after you listen to this episode, you’ll understand the importance of that message and why we are spreading it far and wide. Now all together: New York is a Great Lakes State!
Nice Rock Sock! 25:20
How did we get those awesome shoreline plantings to take root? Good chance it involved a rock sock. This fun name for a tool used in living shoreline projects has been used in various ways around the country, and we’ve been able to work with partners to take advantage of it for our own restoration projects.
Capturing Niagara’s Beauty & Challenges (Pt. 2) 19:32
Artist and fly fishing guide Alberto Rey talked to us about his current exhibit focusing on the Niagara River and how the art can reflect the importance of the river’s natural heritage and challenges.
Capturing Niagara’s Beauty & Challenges (Pt. 1) 19:34
Artist and fly fishing guide Alberto Rey talked to us about his current exhibit focusing on the Niagara River and how the art can reflect the importance of the river’s natural heritage and challenges.
Exploring Scajaquada by Drone (Video) 38:11
Did you know Scajaquada Creek is 13 miles long and begins in Lancaster? Did you know there are sections of it buried, including under the Walden Galleria Mall? To showcase what we and others are trying to restore, we have drone footage that starts at the headwaters of the creek and continues right to the mouth at Niagara River. Here we’ll showcase drone footage and talk about what is being viewed along the way.
Adding to Buffalo’s Blueway 9:26
Our latest edition will take you on a trip to Harlem Road in West Seneca to learn more about plans to enhance a future Buffalo Blueway site. This one is basically at the start of the Buffalo River, where Buffalo Creek and Cayuga Creek merge together.
Don’t Touch the Green Water 18:51
This episode talks about Harmful Algal Blooms, often called HABs. These blooms form on certain waterways and can create toxins that are harmful to humans and dogs, while also posing an environmental risk to aquatic life.
What’s With All the Data? 15:56
On this edition, we talk about the scientific data we collect regarding our waterways at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, including who does the work, how it’s done and what we do with the information.
Beautifying Red Jacket Park 15:07
By the end of summer 2023, the entranceway into Red Jacket park along the Buffalo River saw an upgrade with a new mural added to the site. This show features discussions prior to the upgrade as well as highlighting the Buffalo Blueway site.
PFAS Chemicals and Spring Sweeping 28:32
For Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s first edition of Between Two Great Lakes, we talk to staff about those “forever chemicals” known as PFAS and what people should know about them. We also share news about our 2023 Spring Sweep, a huge volunteer effort to clean trash and litter from around our waterways around Earth Day.
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