Northwest Nature Matters
Science
What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Monty is the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland in Oregon. He has emerged as a national leader in organizing and implementing complex habitat restoration efforts benefitting locally and regionally important fish and wildlife species. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, with additional support from the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science
Description:
What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Monty is the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland in Oregon. He has emerged as a national leader in organizing and implementing complex habitat restoration efforts benefitting locally and regionally important fish and wildlife species. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, with additional support from the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.
Language:
English
Episodes
30 years of Conservation in the Whychus and Metolius Watersheds
9/1/2024
This month, Monty discusses over 30 years of conservation in the Whychus and Metolius watersheds from the perspective of longtime District Fish Biologist, Mike Riehle.
Duration:01:07:06
Wildlife Management Areas
8/1/2024
Dan Somers, ODFW John Day Watershed Wildlife Habitat Program Manager, joins Monty and Jess to discuss wildlife managament areas.
Duration:01:07:24
Wilderness and the American Spirit
7/15/2024
This week Monty and Jess speak with geologist, author, and environmental activist Ruby McConnell.
Duration:00:47:08
Bighorn Sheep in the John Day River Valley
7/1/2024
Monty and Jess speak with Steve Cherry, ODFW District Wildlife Biologist based out of Heppner Oregon, about bighorn sheep.
Duration:01:05:30
Our Partners in Conservation: National Wild Turkey Federation
6/15/2024
On our final episode of our Partners in Conservation series, Monty speaks with two guests from the National Wild Turkey Federation; Russ McDonald, Washington State Chapter President, and Chris Henry, Oregon State Chapter President.
Duration:01:06:57
Our Partners in Conservation: Conservation Northwest
6/1/2024
Monty and Jess speak with Matthew Danielson, Okanogan Forest Sr. Coordinator with Conservation Northwest.
Duration:01:03:50
Our Partners in Conservation: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
5/15/2024
Monty speaks with Michael O'Casey, Deputy Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership - Pacific Northwest.
Duration:00:49:30
Our Partners in Conservation: SageCon
5/3/2024
[Reuploaded due to file error] This week, Monty speaks with Rachael Davee, Partnership Coordinator at SageCon.
Duration:00:53:32
Environmental Storytelling with Reel Earth Films
4/15/2024
This week, Monty and Jess speak with Alan Lacy, Founder and Chief Filmmaker of Reel Earth Films. His short film The Lone Wolverine of the Wallowas will be premiering at the Portland Eco Film Festival at the Hollywood Theater on May 3, 2024. Tickets are available online.
Duration:00:58:38
Our Partners in Conservation: Back Country Hunters & Anglers
4/1/2024
Monty and Jess sit down with Ian Isaacson, Oregon Chapter President of Back Country Hunters & Anglers.
Duration:00:56:38
Our Partners in Conservation: Oregon Hunters Association
3/16/2024
Starting off a new series, Monty and Jess speak with Conservation Director Mike Totey and Conservation Coordinator Tyler Dungannon of Oregon Hunter's Association.
Duration:00:56:33
A Day in the Life of a Tribal Biologist
3/1/2024
Monty and Jess sit down with Austin Smith, Tribal Wildlife Biologist with the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs.
Duration:01:14:59
Field Skills for Biologists (Part 2/2)
2/15/2024
Monty and Jess continue their conversation with Carmen Vanbianchi and Anna Machowicz, co-founders of Home Range Wildlife Research. As a nonprofit, Home Range conducts independent and collaborative wildlife research around the Methow Valley in Washington, offering learning opportunities for budding biologists to develop practical field skills that aren’t taught in classrooms.
Duration:00:32:45
Field Skills for Biologists (Part 1/2)
2/1/2024
This month, Monty and Jess sit down with Carmen Vanbianchi and Anna Machowicz, co-founders of Home Range Wildlife Research. As a nonprofit, Home Range conducts independent and collaborative wildlife research around the Methow Valley in Washington, offering learning opportunities for budding biologists to develop practical field skills that aren’t taught in classrooms.
Duration:00:50:46
Blue Mountain Elk Initiative (Part 3/3)
1/15/2024
In the final installment of our three part series, Bill Richardson sits down with Monty and Jess to discuss the ways in which Blue Mountain Elk Initiative has adapted over time, and what examples BMEI can set for conservation partners in the Northwest and beyond.
Duration:00:59:45
Blue Mountain Elk Initiative (Part 2/3)
1/1/2024
In part 2 of our series exploring the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative, Jon Paustian joins Monty and Jess to talk about the importance of connecting summer and winter range habitats, and the various obstacles that come along with that.
Duration:00:50:00
Blue Mountain Elk Initiative (Part 1/3)
12/15/2023
Kicking off the first episode of a new three part series, Mark Henjum returns to the NWNM podcast to talk about the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative.
Duration:00:55:05
Canada Lynx
12/1/2023
This month, Monty and Jess talk all things Canada lynx with Andrea Lyons, Wildlife Ecologist and Director of the Terrestrial Ecology Program for the Washington Conservation Science Institute.
Duration:01:02:23
Mule Deer in the Northwest
11/15/2023
Monty and Jess welcome Corey Heath back to the podcast, this time to talk about mule deer. Learn all about the iconic Oregon species, from their habitat and biology to environmental threats and future management.
Duration:01:13:04
Wolverines in Washington
11/1/2023
Monty and Jess welcome John Rohrer back to the podcast, this time to speak on his experiences researching wolverines in the North Cascades of Washington.
Duration:01:21:34