Shows
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastOct. 29, 2025: Songs of the Susquehanna 2025 Greatest Hits announcement episodeJoin Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper John Zaktansky as he checks out a segment of each of the 30 songs that made it on our special 2-disc 2025 Greatest Hits Songs of the Susquehanna album this year. The CD is now available for purchase and we are accepting submissions for 2026.
2025-10-2939 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 27, 2025: Andrew MickeyAn avid outdoorsman since little, growing up in Schuylkill County and seeing environmental impacts of mining and other pollutants first-hand, Andrew Mickey serves the State Conservation Commission and works on roadway-waterway interactions via PA's dirt and gravel program.
2025-03-2715 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 13, 2025: Aaron LewisMarch 13, 2025 -- New Forest Conservation Coordinator Aaron Lewis chats about his role, the importance of forests when it comes to filtering waterways and the habitat it provides our state bird, the ruffed grouse. An advocate of the grouse, Lewis also discusses restoration of the species thanks to improving habitat. Interview by Northern Tier Regional Director Emily Shosh.
2025-03-1813 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFebruary 17, 2025: Todd EabySusquehanna River Basin Commission Project Review Manager Todd Eaby looks back at his 15 years so far with the commission and discusses how water withdrawal permits work for a wide variety of industrial needs across the watershed.
2025-02-2524 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJanuary 17, 2025: Dr. Jean LominoFounder and director of the Forest School Teacher Institute, Dr. Jean Lomino, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, talks about what forest schooling is, her journey as an educator to better understanding the importance of outdoor learning and what people can expect at a mid-April certification training she is offering in PA.
2025-01-1721 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDecember 19, 2024: Jamie SanFilippoA lifelong angler, Jamie SanFilippo has turned her passion into a fly-fishing guide career in Centre County. She talks with West Branch Regional Director Andrew Bechdel about her work and how development is impacting trout habitat and what groups like Trout Unlimited are doing about it.
2024-12-1918 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDecember 10, 2024: Alyssa MaddalenaPhysicians assistant Alyssa Maddalena shares the story of how she started writing a children's book about her daughter and their adventures along the Susquehanna River called "Good Morning, Susquehanna" which released in late November.
2024-12-1516 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDecember 3, 2024: Chris FirestoneDecember 3, 2024 -- DCNR Botanist chats with Northern Tier Regional Director Emily Shosh about her love of plants, the importance of protecting wetlands as a way to saving rare plant species and how we all can be more aware of our impacts to the environment around us.
2024-12-0320 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastNovember 25, 2024: Our 100th episodeNovember 25, 2024 -- We celebrate our 100th episode of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper podcast by looking back at some of the most popular moments from more than 29 hours of interviews from people who all share a passion for our river, its tributaries and the creatures that depend on those aquatic resources.
2024-11-2522 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastOctober 29, 2024: Richard FritskyPennsylvania Game Commission wildlife diversity biologist Richard Fritsky chats about his work and specifically about bats and their important relationship with our aquatic ecosystem, the insects they help control and the impacts of white nose syndrome on their populations.
2024-10-2920 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastSeptember 30, 2024: Cat PughPenn State Forest Extension Educator Cat Pugh talks about the importance of riparian buffers, agroforestry and creative plantings of things such as willow that can lead to opportunities such as artistic programs and needs such as basket weaving. Interview by Regional Director Andrew Bechdel.
2024-10-0124 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastSeptember 18, 2024: Phil ThomasStream Restoration Specialist Phil Thomas, of Trout Unlimited, chats about the use of Large Wood Addition (LWA) projects which include felling large trees intentionally into streams to intentionally mimic natural conditions and increase habitat. Interview by Regional Director Emily Shosh.
2024-09-1921 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 29, 2024: Matt KaunertThe newest Director of Lycoming College's Clean Water Institute, Matt Kaunert has a long history of Eastern hellbender research in western PA. He shares some of that and his nest box work, what he's seen in studying hellbender reproduction and trends across the state.
2024-08-2912 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 14, 2024: Dr. Peter PetokasWe check back in with Dr. Peter Petokas and his work on the Eastern hellbender in the Susquehanna River watershed to see what the species' status current status is, what work is being done and how we can act now to preserve the hellbender before it is too late.
2024-08-2915 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJuly 11, 2024: Michael ToolanMike Toolan, the Musser Gap Conservation Director, talks about the 355-acre Musser Gap Greenway. The venue, created via a partnership with Penn State University and the Clearwater Conservancy, is dedicated to connecting people to nature while water quality and habitat in Centre County. Interview by West Branch Regional Director Andrew Bechdel
2024-07-1114 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJuly 2, 2024: Danielle TryonSusquehanna University graduate Danielle Tryon shares details about her study on sculpin done at the Freshwater Research Institute's stream channels that look at how the species reacts to thermal changes in a waterway, some interesting discoveries and what we should learn from this work.
2024-07-0512 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJune 5, 2024: Jay SchofieldSusquehanna University student Jay Schofield discusses the interconnectedness of our ecosystems and how we can have a positive impact, enjoyment of restoration projects like an analog beaver dam effort at the university and the importance of volunteering.
2024-06-0512 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJune 4, 2024: Sarah JoySusquehanna University student Sarah Joy talks about what brought her from Florida to central Pennsylvania, what sparked her love of nature and why environmental education and advocacy is so important for her and others.
2024-06-0510 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 28, 2024: Theadora DuaneDickinson College student and Bloomsburg native Theadora Duane shares about her journey to study environmental work starting as early as the third grade, lessons she has learned from beekeeping at college and why it is so important for people to get outdoors and into nature.
2024-05-2911 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 15, 2024: Tom ClarkTom Clark, the Abandoned Mine Program Project Development Manager for Kleinfelder Engineering, has a long history of working with Abandoned Mine Drainage issues in the state. He talks about those experiences as well as recent opportunities for treatment via funding, including $68 million for a project on the Tioga River. Interview by Northern Tier Regional Director Emily Shosh.
2024-05-2020 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 30, 2024: Michael KinneySusquehanna Riverkeeper Association President Michael Kinney discusses the preparation before his 200-plus-mile adventure paddling the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which begins May 1. He talks about what inspired the trip, what has gone into planning and what he hopes to achieve while on the river.
2024-04-3019 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 22, 2024: Joshua CaldwellJoshua Caldwell, director of the film "Mending the Line" which has been trending on Netflix and other online platforms, talks about the therapy of fly fishing, the importance of protecting our clean water resources, details behind the success of the film and what he hopes people take away from it.
2024-04-2228 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 26, 2024: Tom KellerA furbearer biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Tom Keller is at the forefront of the agency's American Marten reintroduction project. He speaks about that head of the agency's April plan decision as well as trends in other mammals, including the muskrat.
2024-03-2625 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 5, 2024: Dr. Edward LevriProfessor of Biology at Penn State Altoona, Dr. Edward Levri has studied the invasive New Zealand mud snail extensively both abroad and locally. He shares details on why it is so dangerous to our aquatic ecosystem and some ways we can all help slow its spread.
2024-03-2521 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFebruary 6, 2024: Andrew BechdelNew part-time West Branch Regional Director for the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Bechdel has a long history of environmental education and talks about the value of connecting with our natural resources and how he wants to best represent the needs of the western portion of the watershed.
2024-02-0613 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFebruary 3, 2024: Emily ShoshRecently hired as the part-time Northern Tier Regional Director for the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Shosh also serves as Communications and Outreach Advisor for the Potter County Conservation District. She talks about her background, the region and ways people can make a difference.
2024-02-0613 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 16, 2023: Dr. Jennifer Elick & Olivia WeaverAssociate professor of earth and environmental sciences at Susquehanna University Dr. Jennifer Elick and student researcher Olivia Weaver, of Sunbury, talk about their study of a legacy island, formed of coal waste, in our river and what we should learn from it in terms of our legacy of impacting the environment.
2023-08-1722 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 17, 2023: Kim MatternAdvocational archeologist Kim Mattern, curator for the Snyder County Historical Museum, talks about Native American artifacts found along rivers and creeks and the lessons they can teach us about ancestors who lived in these areas.
2023-05-1715 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 31, 2023: Songs of the Susquehanna Reveal EpisodeCheck out our special episode where we share with you the 20 songs that will be on our Songs of the Susquehanna Volume 3 playlist. We chat with some of the musicians and get the story behind their work.
2023-03-311h 23
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 28, 2023: Andrew RockhoundAndrew Eppig, better known as Rockhound, talks about the geology of the Susquehanna River, its historical connection, some unique (AMD) impacts today and how people can best explore the rocks of our river region.
2023-03-2815 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFebruary 3, 2023: Dr. Brian ManganDr. Brian Mangan, Professor of Environmental and Ecological Sciences and Biology at Kings College, talks about mercury research in macro species such as crayfish and hellgrammites, as well as overall river health and trends he's noticed.
2023-02-0318 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDecember 14, 2022: Travis Wingard Travis Wingard, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator for the PA Wilds region, talks about the program's evolution in the PA Wilds region, recent expansion into new counties and why people should get involved.
2022-12-1416 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastNovember 2, 2022: Sydney Stark, Megan Schall and Geoffrey SmithResearch student Sydney Stark, Assistant Professor of Biology at Penn State-Hazleton Megan Schall and PA Fish and Boat Commission biologist Geoffrey Smith wrap up their discussion on invasive flathead catfish with findings from recent dietary studies and the importance of community involvement.
2022-11-0216 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastOctober 18, 2022: Vicki BlazerVicki Blazer, a research fishery biologist of the US Geological Survey, shares details about PFAS, what they are, where they come from and trends in the emerging contaminant in fish species in our watershed.
2022-10-1815 min
WKOK Sunrise9/20/22 WKOK Sunrise: John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper on the upcoming Clean Water Celebration, Flex your Mussels on the Hiawatha and a big book club eventJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on the second Songs of the Susquehanna CD, the great year they’ve had so far, and how everyone is a Riverkeeper! We discuss next month’s Clean Water Celebration, the Flex Your Mussels event, the book club big event coming up (Up to Heaven and Down to Hell), recent storm water words and how fundraising is part of John’s life now.
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2022-09-2013 minNewsradio 1070 WKOK9/20/22 WKOK Sunrise: John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper on the upcoming Clean Water Celebration, Flex your Mussels on the Hiawatha and a big book club eventJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on the second Songs of the Susquehanna CD, the great year they’ve had so far, and how everyone is a Riverkeeper! We discuss next month’s Clean Water Celebration, the Flex Your Mussels event, the book club big event coming up (Up to Heaven and Down to Hell), recent storm water words and how fundraising is part of John’s life now.
www.middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org
2022-09-2013 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastSeptember 1, 2022: Scott MorrisIndependent filmmaker Scott Morris talks about his new documentary, "American River," ahead of a special screening of the film scheduled as part of a Clean Water Celebration in Lewisburg on Oct. 15, 2022.
2022-09-0109 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 29, 2022: Leslie RieckLeslie Rieck, of Lycoming College, talks about the Clean Water Institute, current research efforts, storm water concerns in the Williamsport area and ways people can make a difference at home and via citizen science work.
2022-09-0115 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 6, 2022: Geoff Smith, Sydney Stark and Megan SchallPA Fish and Boat Commission biologist Geoffrey Smith, research student Sydney Stark and Assistant Professor of Biology at Penn State-Hazleton Megan Schall continue the discussion about flatheads by looking at other waterways where flatheads have invaded and what red flags are being seen in the Susquehanna.
2022-08-0717 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJuly 22, 2022: Abby SiegColumbia County Conservation District watershed specialist and environmental educator Abby Sieg talks about the upcoming Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival, the importance of watershed groups and environmental education.
2022-07-2211 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJuly 14, 2022: Megan Schall, Geoff Smith and Sydney StarkAssistant Professor of Biology at Penn State-Hazelton Megan Schall, PA Fish and Boat Commission biologist Geoffrey Smith and research student Sydney Stark talk about aquatic invasive species with a focus on the flathead catfish. ** This is the first of what will be a three-part series on the flathead and its impacts regionally.
2022-07-1822 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJune 10, 2022: Andrew StuhlIn this special episode of our podcast, Bucknell University's Andrew Stuhl discusses the numerous long-ranging ripple effects that the historic Agnes flooding had on our watershed 50 years ago this month. He talks about impacts including ecological, economic, emotional, social, agricultural and numerous others, and the important lessons learned from this flood as we try to protect ourselves from similar future events.
2022-06-1027 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 25, 2022: Andrew BechdelAndrew 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.
2022-05-2512 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 10, 2022: Peyton CurleyPeyton 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.
2022-05-1006 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 28, 2022: Jeremy HoffmanJeremy 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.
2022-04-2807 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 14, 2022: Lou Ann TomSusquehanna 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.
2022-04-1414 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 4, 2022: David StaeblerDavid 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.
2022-04-0514 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 29, 2022: Shannon ThomasLive 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.
2022-03-2911 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 24, 2022: Richard HessMarking 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.
2022-03-2420 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFebruary 17, 2022: Alana JajkoAlana 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.
2022-02-1714 min
WKOK Sunrise2/17/22 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on his big goals in 2022, seeking reviews of music during the final of feedback for the more Songs of the Susquehanna project, an update on the Sentinels of the Susquehanna book, seeking more registrations for the kids free kids HERYN 2022 program June 20-25 where kids explore kayaking and fishing opportunities.
2022-02-1715 minNewsradio 1070 WKOK2/17/22 WKOK Sunrise: John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, on More Songs of the Susquehanna and HERYNJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on his big goals in 2022, seeking reviews of music during the final of feedback for the more Songs of the Susquehanna project, an update on the Sentinels of the Susquehanna book, seeking more registrations for the kids free kids HERYN 2022 program June 20-25 where kids explore kayaking and fishing opportunities.
2022-02-1715 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFebruary 8, 2022: Aaron EldredA 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.
2022-02-0811 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJanuary 14, 2022: Ben LorsonBen 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.
2022-01-1416 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJanuary 7, 2022: Kelly CaudleKelly 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.
2022-01-0706 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDecember 31, 2021: Doug FesslerDoug 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.
2021-12-3113 minNewsradio 1070 WKOK12/8/21 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on the Riverkeeper’s mission and work, the new book that addresses the major issues facing the watershed, seeking songs for the next Songs of the Susquehanna,’ and seeking votes for Catawissa Creek for River of the Year.
2021-12-0810 minWKOK Sunrise12/8/21 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on the Riverkeeper’s mission and work, the new book that addresses the major issues facing the watershed, seeking songs for the next Songs of the Susquehanna,’ and seeking votes for Catawissa Creek for River of the Year.
2021-12-0810 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDecember 6, 2021: Michele Kittell ConnollyWildlife 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.
2021-12-0613 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastNovember 19, 2021: Mickayla PolandWildlife 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.
2021-11-1910 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastNovember 13, 2021: Katie CaputoKatie 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.
2021-11-1311 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastOctober 23, 2021: Ed WytovichCatawissa 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.
2021-10-2518 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastOctober 14, 2021: Dan BrauningRetired 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.
2021-10-1816 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastOctober 1, 2021: Cindy Adams DunnDCNR 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.
2021-10-0219 minWKOK Sunrise9/22/21 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on the ‘state of the river,’ making progress addressing issues with the watershed, the hellbender project, ‘Songs of the Susquehanna’ Benefit River Cruise, 6-8pm this Saturday, on the Hiawatha $25, ‘the CD,’ the musicians, the podcast, and the rest of the Riverkeeper mission.
2021-09-2224 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastSeptember 14, 2021: Randy Farmerie and Tom MearsRandy Farmerie and Tom Mears, of the Department of Environmental Protection, discuss petroleum spills, when to report them &
2021-09-1415 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastSeptember 2, 2021: Colin JerolmackAuthor 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.
2021-09-0325 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 24, 2021: Pete AllisonPete 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.
2021-08-2515 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 16, 2021: Dr. Joseph Simons IIIMiddle 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.
2021-08-1614 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastAugust 9, 2021: Eric Skrivseth and Eric RosengrantMoshannon 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.
2021-08-1019 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJuly 16, 2021: Bobby HughesExecutive 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.
2021-07-1523 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJuly 9, 2021: Danielle TryonSusquehanna 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.
2021-07-1507 min
2021-06-2814 min
2021-06-2814 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJune 4, 2021: William RyanWilliam Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and Penn State grad student in Environmental Resource Management, was one of 36 musicians to get involved in our Songs of the Susquehanna project. Listen to his song, his inspiration and his efforts to protect our waterway resources.
2021-06-0409 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 28, 2021: Morgan ThomasThe first of two interns from Susquehanna to work with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association this summer, Morgan Thomas talks about why she is so passionate about our resources and what she hopes to accomplish.
2021-06-0106 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 20, 2021: Tyler GrohTaking over as a watershed management extension specialist for the Penn State Extension a year ago, Tyler Groh chats about agricultural and urban stormwater issues, sedimentation and ways that people get make a difference locally.
2021-05-2413 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 14, 2021: Kathryn HaydenKathryn Hayden, a graduate research assistant at Penn State University, chats about her current study of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in our waterways, their impact on the ecosystem and how to gauge your EDC footprint.
2021-05-1412 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMay 6, 2021: Douglas OrrDEP aquatic biologist Douglas Orr, who oversees the agency's Black Fly Suppression Program, talks about how the initiative got started, defines the black fly and discusses the compound sprayed into our waterways and its aquatic impact.
2021-05-1017 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 29, 2021: Lou Ann GasperineLou Ann Gasperine is a retired educator who still offers programs via the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's mobile ag unit and is active with conservation efforts along the Pine Creek watershed. She discusses the importance of outdoor education.
2021-05-0415 minWKOK Sunrise5/3/21 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, with a live call-in update on the many projects, and many activities planned this year. We’ll talk about ‘Songs of the Susquehanna,’ recent clean-ups, vernal pools, floating classrooms, their interest in fundraising and donations, the trophic cascade, Doug Fessler, Liam Crames, and many other topics
2021-05-0324 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 19, 2021: Jon BeamJon Beam, the vice president of the Montour Area Recreation Commission and naturalist/educator at the Montour Preserve, talks about vernal pools, why they are important, which species frequent them and how we can protect them.
2021-04-2111 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 9, 2021: Peter PetokasPeter Petokas, a renowned expert on the hellbender with 15 years experience, talks about the dwindling populations in our watershed, the importance of the amphibian, what can be done to improve the situation and other water quality issues.
2021-04-2112 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastApril 1, 2021: Brittney HartzellWater specialist for the Columbia County Conservation District, Brittney Hartzell grew up in the region. She talks about the county's response to a Chesapeake Bay initiative and ways people can make a difference for our water resources.
2021-04-0613 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 26, 2021: Faran SavitzA conservation associate for PennEnvironment, Faran Savitz was one of two people behind a recent study that indicated the massive proliferation of microplastics in waterways across the state. He talks about the study and what we should learn from it.
2021-04-0612 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 18, 2021: Corey EllisonCorey Ellison, the executive director for the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership talks about the group's efforts to connect the land and water resources throughout the Susquehanna River basin.
2021-04-0616 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastMarch 5, 2021: Michele RichardsPennsylvania Master Naturalist Program President and Director Michele Richards talks about what it means to be a master naturalist, how the program was formed and some of the many ways the naturalist family is making a difference.
2021-03-1713 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFeb. 26, 2021: Casey MagargleBass Pro and Mifflinburg school educator Casey Magargle talks about coaching numerous students to big fishing tournament victories, his bait shop and important trends he has noticed in countless hours on the Susquehanna.
2021-03-1716 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFeb. 19, 2021: Brenda SieglitzBrenda Sieglitz talks about the 10 Million Trees Partnership with a goal of cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, how trees can drastically improve water quality and the major need of new land to plant trees on in the coming years.
2021-03-1717 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFeb. 12, 2021: Tim SchaefferTim Schaeffer, the executive director of the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission, chats about the historic start to the 2020 trout season and what people can expect for this coming year in terms of the trout opener, stocking and opportunities.
2021-03-1718 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastFeb. 5, 2021: Franklin KuryFranklin Kury served three terms in the PA House of Representatives between 1966 and 1972, playing an instrumental part in the PA Clean Streams Act and Environmental Rights Amendment. He talks about all that and his new book arriving soon.
2021-03-1708 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJan. 28, 2021: Kathleen MullenKathleen Mullen, a veterinarian at Littleton Equine in Colorado, talks about a study she was a part of in our watershed that potentially links fracking chemicals to sick foals at a northern PA farm.
2021-03-1715 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJan. 22, 2021: Andrew DehoffAndrew Dehoff, the executive director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, chats about the SRBC's 50th anniversary, accomplishments from the first five decades, what is next and how people can keep on top of permits and other actions.
2021-03-1716 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJan. 18, 2021: Don ShappelleDon Shappelle, a musician from Luzerne County, shares a song he wrote with children aboard the Hiawatha during a Floating Classroom a few years ago and the therapeutic crossover between music, the river and the Songs of the Susquehanna project.
2021-03-1713 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJan. 13, 2021: John LevitskyJohn Levitsky, watershed specialist for the Luzerne County Conservation District, talks about Abandoned Mine Drainage issues, including the Plainsville Borehole Discharge and what his plans are (and hurdles he's faced in tackling the issues at this site.
2021-03-1717 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastJan. 5, 2021: Cain ChamberlinCain Chamberlin, of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, talks about nominating the Tunkhannock Creek for 2021 River of the Year, why people should vote for the waterway (by Jan. 22) and shares info about his group's efforts to protect resources.
2021-03-1715 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDec. 30, 2020: R. John DawesR. John Dawes, executive director and co-founder of The Commons, helped develop the Water Reporter app, an "Instagram for anglers," as a tool to help catalog catches and watch for important water quality trends throughout the watershed.
2021-03-1716 min
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper PodcastDec. 22, 2020: Kathleen LavelleKathleen Lavelle, the field coordinator for Pennsylvania's Trout Unlimited cold water habitat program, talks about our native trout populations, various threats they face and a unique fish relocation situation she assisted with along a wet road.
2021-03-1714 minWKOK Sunrise12/7/20 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, on the state of the river lately, the HERYN program, Songs of the Susquehanna, and other activities, videos, podcast, blogs, opportunities and more.
2020-12-0711 minWKOK Sunrise7/6/20 WKOK Sunrise: John ZaktanskyJohn Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Executive Director, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association,www.MiddleSusquehannaRiverkeeper.org, on the mission and work of the Riverkeeper program, their fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, the activities and events this year, the threats and environmental issues in the watershed, and the fun part—why are people drawn to water! We’ll ask about DEP’s new water report.
2020-07-0612 min