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Invest Steuben Podcast#015 Get to know Steuben County Community Foundation and Carmyn HottellIn this episode of Invest Steuben, we interviewed Carmyn Hottell who is the Director of Community Engagement & Leadership with the Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF). Formerly an Indiana State Trooper, Carmyn’s career change was prompted by a desire to connect with the community in a different capacity. She had seen firsthand the needs here and wanted to find a new way to be actively involved in providing resources. She is excited to build and foster relationships with community members, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and more. In her personal time, she enjoys training at Cross Fit Angola and hik...
2025-09-1029 min
The Valley TodayGrowing the Shenandoah Valley's Tech & Entrepreneur EcosystemIn an exciting development for the Shenandoah Valley business community, the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) and the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council (SVTC) have announced a strategic partnership designed to bring together the best of both organizations. The conversation on an episode of The Valley Business Today, hosted by Janet Michael with Ryan Hall, Executive Director at SCCF, and Leigh Evans, Executive Director at SVTC, provided insights into this collaborative venture. Ryan and Leigh shared their enthusiasm, emphasizing how this collaboration aims to enhance entrepreneurial support and foster a vibrant tech ecosystem in the region. Ryan explained...
2025-06-1123 min
The As Bad As It Is In Florida PodcastTrojan Horse: The Southland Rockmine with Gil SmartSend us a text Action ItemsSign Vote Water’s Petition to “Rescue the River of Grass.”Use Waterkeepers Florida Action Alert to ask Gov. DeSantis to veto SB 492, wetlands mitigation banking.Send us an email at asbadasitisflorida@gmail.comEAA Rock Mine ReadingGood overview from Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation:https://sccf.org/blog/2025/04/23/southland-rock-mine-unanswered-questions/VoteWater concerns:https://votewater.org/deep-dive-could-the-eaa-rock-mine-trigger-toxic-trouble/Everglades Law Center letter to Palm Beach County:https://www.everglades.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FoE-to-PBC-re-Southland.pdf Email us on th...
2025-06-0257 min
The Still Connect Podcast020 | Jim Beckstrom - Stillwater Community Center Foundation, Dancing Turtle Arts Festival, & the Washington School FoundationIn this episode of Still Connect, Denver Evans sits down with Jim Beckstrom — a passionate community advocate involved with the Stillwater Community Center Foundation, the Dancing Turtle Arts Festival, and the Washington School Foundation.Jim shares his deep love for Stillwater and his commitment to building a stronger, more connected community through the arts, education, and public spaces like Block 34. We dive into the importance of preserving local history, fostering creativity, and what it really means to invest in the heart of a town.This conversation is all about vision, community, and the people working be...
2025-05-2144 min
Meteorology MattersEscalating Red Tide Algae Bloom in Florida and its ImpactsFlorida Red Tide Crisis (February 2025)Subject: Escalating Red Tide Algae Bloom in Florida and its ImpactsFlorida is experiencing a significant red tide bloom along its southwest coast in February 2025. Environmental groups are urging Governor DeSantis to declare a state of emergency due to the widespread marine life deaths, potential human health risks (respiratory irritation, skin irritation), and economic impact on tourism. A recent Mote Marine Laboratory study has revealed a potential link between red tide blooms and long-term acidification of Florida's estuaries, exacerbating the environmental threat. This bloom is unusual for occurring during the...
2025-02-1717 min
The Environment in Canada PodcastHope & Ways Forward on Giving Tuesday 2024A special compilation episode on why to be hopeful for the environment, ways forward for the climate movement and in your personal conversations with others, and much more!If you'd like to support the work of this podcast and Sierra Club Canada, today on Giving Tuesday, or any day with a donation you can do so here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/ways-to-support/donate/Every amount helps! And a quick note: We stand in solidarity with workers at the Canadian Union of Postal Workers exercising their right to collective bargaining as part of the Canada...
2024-12-033h 44
Field StoriesField Stories EP.35 - Mike Mills: Conservation biologist tracking king cobras in Thailand and wildlife ecology in Florida’s islands 🐍This week on Field Stories, we’re joined by Mike Mills, a wildlife biologist at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF). Mike’s journey began with a B.S. in wildlife biology, followed by fieldwork across the globe, from tracking king cobras in Thailand to sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica. In 2019, he joined SCCF as a nighttime sea turtle intern, eventually shifting his focus to Florida box turtles while completing his Master’s in Conservation Biology.
Now, as a full-time biologist at SCCF, Mike oversees wildlife fieldwork in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Department. In thi...
2024-11-0638 min
The Valley TodaySCCF: Empowering Entrepreneurs in the Shenandoah ValleyOn this episode of the Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes Ryan Hall, the acting director of the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund, and his guests Gabrielle Cash, a capital access navigator, along with Alex White, an AmeriCorps fellow. Janet introduces the guests and kicks off the discussion by asking Ryan about the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) and its efforts in supporting entrepreneurs through educational programming, access to capital, and networking. The discussion begins with a review of the Entrepreneurship Summit which was facilitated by local entrepreneurs sharing valuable insights and techniques. Gabrielle discusses her...
2024-10-3028 min
The Valley TodayShenandoah Community Capital Fund: Entrepreneur Summit & Capacitor ProgramOur conversation today welcomes back Ryan Hall and Katie Overfield-Zook to the show. Ryan is the acting executive director for the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF), and Katie is the director of programming. They discuss the ongoing transformations within SCCF, including Ryan's recent appointment and staffing changes due to fluctuating funding sources. Ryan describes SCCF's commitment to aiding the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Shenandoah Valley, noting their long-standing provision of SBA loans and diverse programming tailored to entrepreneurs at varying stages of business development. They emphasize their continued support for local businesses even amid internal transitions.
2024-06-1030 min
CryptoTalksPrimeiro Bloco Episódio #165| [ 👀 Os nove novos ETFs de bitcoin à vista acumulam mais de 100 mil BTC em sete dias de negociação]Primeiro Bloco, o fastcast diário do MB com as notícias mais quentes do universo cripto! Aqui você encontra informações exclusivas e análises aprofundadas com o especialista cripto André Franco, Head de Research do MB, sobre as últimas tendências do mercado de criptomoedas, NFTs, Web3 e mais!
No episódio de hoje, abordaremos sobre:
🇧🇷 Gestora abre fundo cripto que rendeu 86%, em 2023, para público em geral - No Brasil, um dos primeiros movimentos foi dado pela QR Assets. A gestora vai abrir para público em geral o QR Bloc...
2024-01-2603 min
land. water. wildlife.Coastal Resilience & Everglades RestorationComplementing our previous episode on the Everglades, this podcast focuses on the concept of coastal resilience and its importance in Florida in the face of changing natural and human-driven conditions. The discussion evolves to explore how the Everglades can be viewed through a resilience lens, and why the vast wetland ecosystem is a key component to the future environmental health of the state.
Guests include SCCF Coastal Resilience Manager Carrie Schuman, PhD, and SCCF Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis.
2023-09-2533 minland. water. wildlife.How Everglades Restoration Impacts Our Water QualitySCCF Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis and Policy Intern Katie Gretter explore the connection between Everglades restoration and water quality. Hosted by SCCF Communications & Marketing Manager Denise Blough, the conversation delves deeply into how vital restoring the River of Grass is to the health of our waters.
2023-09-1236 min
人間動物園：厭世姬外出取材EP.17 「還是最享受當演員啊⋯⋯」意外釣出邊角料錄製podcast的原因！ ft.前總統府發言人 范姜泰基這一集進入到范姜泰基人生中最愛的工作：演員。大學念政治系，記者出生當到總統府發言人的他，居然一個move就跑去當演員？ 1. 表演圈只能當副業？范姜：「當然也希望能得個獎、可以更多案子、可以生活靠表演支撐，但是這些都沒有發生....」 2. 真實版陳家競生活！范姜：「我在客廳接電話，我老婆在房間裡面接電話，然後小孩自己哭沒人管」 3. 決定錄Podcast最深處的原因？邊角料：「希望有這段記錄，有一天能讓我小孩聽到爸爸的想法....」 4. 幕僚的的辛酸血淚！邊角料回老家被媽媽說：「你要是這麼忙乾脆不要刻意回來了！」 5. 現在的工作超級有意義！目前已為1200位國共戰爭後無預警被遷台的老兵與眷屬留下紀錄！范姜：「一本紀錄25個遷台故事書即將出版！」 除了紀錄遷台故事的出版，沈春池文教基金會在台中舉辦《我家的兩岸故事》展已經開展，透過科技的互動與沉浸式的體驗，讓我們一起認識國軍遷台後的那段眷村文化與生活歷史。 ----------- 2023年《我家的兩岸故事》臺中巡展 日期｜07.05-09.20 地點｜臺中市南區復興路三段362號 文化部文化資產園區 雅堂館 AB棟 主辦｜財團法人沈春池文教基金會 展覽資訊：https://www.mocsr.com/news-view.php?ID=42 更多關於沈春池文教基金會：http://www.sccf.org.tw/chinese/03_news/02_detail.php?lpid=3&dpid=84 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clfc8wgy9001m01v051qsdfbj/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
2023-07-0741 min人間動物園：厭世姬外出取材EP.16 離開政治圈的陳家競？專訪發言人的電話鈴聲恐懼症 ft.前總統府發言人 范姜泰基本集請到人選之人裡飾演新聞部副主任的范姜泰基，來到節目討他的精彩斜槓人生的前半部 - 政治工作者時期： 1. 不太看政治劇因為不管好看與否血壓都會升高？范姜又怎麼看人選之人的劇本呢？ 2. 總統競選連任分工超複雜？黨部、競總、總統府，該如何分工？ 厭世姬：「還好林月真是選第一屆，他如果選連任觀眾會(角色)混亂吧！」 3. 范姜：「換了屁股一定會換腦袋，這是不變的法則！」在各種不同角色、工作間的轉換，范姜是如何精準切換？ 4. 發言人的PTSD？范姜：「到後期真的會有點恐懼電話鈴聲！」 5. 當上研考會副主委，參與組織改造，結果卻把自己給改掉了？ 6. 邊角料：「有很多在職進修是有想法的，不是只是為了洗學歷！」范姜：「其實我是去洗學歷的啦！」范姜如何重新詮釋「洗學歷」的意涵？ 7. 馬總統工作時間超長？一句慰勞的話卻成了日後不能下班的源頭？邊角料：「自從被説了你辛苦，從此之後我辦公室的電燈都不敢關！」 范姜先生也在節目中宣傳了他目前的工作，沈春池文教基金會所舉辦的最新展覽：2023《我家的兩岸故事》臺中巡展。 展覽延伸自「搶救遷臺歷史記憶庫」計畫，在展區中可以透過互動科技與沈浸式的體驗，搭上時光機，回到國共戰爭後遷台的年代，體驗那個時空環境下眷村文化的生活樣貌，也能對遷臺史有更近一步的認識。 2023年《我家的兩岸故事》臺中巡展 日期｜07.05-09.20 地點｜臺中市南區復興路三段362號 文化部文化資產園區 雅堂館 AB棟 主辦｜財團法人沈春池文教基金會 展覽資訊：https://www.mocsr.com/news-view.php?ID=42 更多關於沈春池文教基金會：http://www.sccf.org.tw/chinese/03_news/02_detail.php?lpid=3&dpid=84 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clfc8wgy9001m01v051qsdfbj/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
2023-06-3047 min
Sanibel JournalSJ20 Matt DePaolis Environmental Policy Director, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Commission (SCCF), left, with host Len Edgerly on Zoom Links SCCF web site Click here to donate to SCCF "Commissioners Grant 90-day Continuance on Proposed Land Use Changes" at SCCF.org - June 20, 2023 "South Seas Island Resort controversy prompts Lee County Commissioners to postpone public hearing" by David Dorsey at WINK News - June 20, 2023 About Matt DePaolis To download this episode right-click here.
2023-06-2437 min
Sanibel JournalSJ19 David Mintz Vice President, Captiva Community Panel, addressing special meeting of the Sanibel City Council on June 14, 2023 Recorded video of Sanibel City Council’s special meeting on June 14, 2023, highlighting the threats of a proposed Lee County ordinance on Sanibel and Captiva’s sanctuary status. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) request to contact Lee County Commissioners in advance of June 20, 2023, meeting to consider the ordinance. South Seas Island Resort Lee County Commissioners contact information: District 1: Kevin Ruane 239-533-2224, dist1@leegov.com District 2: Cecil Pendergrass 239-533-2227, dist...
2023-06-1632 min
Sanibel JournalSJ18 The Islands Need Your Help ASAP! Len Edgerly recording this episode Recorded video of Sanibel City Council's special meeting on June 14, 2023, highlighting the threats of a proposed Lee County ordinance on Sanibel and Captiva's sanctuary status. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) request to contact Lee County Commissioners in advance of June 20, 2023, meeting to consider the ordinance. Lee County Commissioners contact information: District 1: Kevin Ruane 239-533-2224, dist1@leegov.com District 2: Cecil Pendergrass 239-533-2227, dist2@leegov.com District 3: Ray Sandelli 239-533-2223, dist3@leegov.com District 4: Brian H...
2023-06-1614 min
Ainfo MagL'Aïd El Fitr fête la fin du ramadan, témoignage d'Abdelkader Lagraa, croyant musulmanFin de ramadan et fête de l’Aîd el-Fitr cette fin de semaine : Le Ramadan, temps fort spirituel pour les croyants musulmans, s’est terminé ce jeudi soir. Abdelkader Lagraa, est français, habitant Bourg-en-Bresse, professeur de mathématique à l’ECAM St jean Baptiste de la Salles à Lyon. Il est croyant musulman et partage ce que représente ce temps fort spirituel pour lui. Quelles perspectives pour le CCFD-Terre Solidaire dans l'Ain ? Une rencontre des membres des équipes du CCFD-Terre Solidaire de l'Ain aura lieu Vendredi 28 avril à partir de 17h30 salle de la chapelle des Venne...
2023-04-2109 min
Sanibel JournalSJ16 Barrett HolmesRegional Manager, CrowderGulf CrowderGulf 2023 National Hurricane Conference MySanibel website SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)
2023-03-1646 min
The Valley TodaySBA: Community Navigator Pilot Program Our conversation today is part of an ongoing partnership with the US Small Business Administration highlighting small businesses as well as offering advice and resources to small business owners. We talked with Martin Short, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer at the Virginia-Richmond District Office for the US Small Business Administration about the Community Navigator Pilot Program. This was a continuation of sorts from our conversation in January. Joining Martin was Anika Horn, Director of Ecosystem Building at Shenandoah Community Capital Fund and Gabrielle Cash from the Walker Entrepreneurship Program. Anika explained...
2023-03-0827 min
BIRD HUGGERProtecting The Ospreys Of Southwest Florida With Kathryn BrintnallDid you know there is an International Osprey Foundation headquartered on Sanibel Island in Florida? Today, we speak with Kathryn Brintnall, president of the foundation, about ongoing efforts to protect the Osprey. We also discuss the effects of Hurricane Ian on Osprey populations. Go to the International Osprey Foundation at www.ospreys.com; go to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) at https://sccf.org/; go to the J.N. Ding Darling National Refuge website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn-ding-darling; go to the Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.) website at https://crowclinic.org. Join...
2023-03-0227 min
Sanibel JournalSJ13 Matt DePaolis Environmental Policy Director, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Links Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) "DePaolis Joins SCCF as Environmental Policy Director" - SCCF website April 6, 2022 Florida Right to Clean Water drive to amend Florida's Constitution The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas The Gulf: The Making of An American Sea by Jack E. Davis The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise by Michael Grunwald
2023-02-1553 minThe Valley TodaySBA's Community Navigator ProgramOur conversation today is part of an ongoing partnership with the US Small Business Administration highlighting small businesses as well as offering advice and resources to small businesses. We talked with Martin Short, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer at the Virginia-Richmond District Office for the US Small Business Administration about a new program: Community Navigators. The Community Navigator Pilot Program is an American Rescue Plan initiative designed to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face in accessing the programs they need to recover, grow, or start their businesses. The program will pro...
2023-01-1126 min
Twin Trees Vet Talk│Free Vet Advice PodcastMy dog ate rat poison! │ Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST)In this video we discuss what to do if your pet ingests rat or mouse poison (rodenticide). We also discuss the environmental impact of rodenticide and its harmful effects on wildlife. Finally, we include resources on whom to call if your pet has been poisoned, how to induce vomiting at home in dogs using hydrogen peroxide (please also watch Dr. Justine Lee's video on this for important tips), and the recommendations from the BCSPCA on humane rodent control.
FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/q-my-dog-ate-rat-poison-what-should-i-do FURTHER READING:
-BCSPCA humane rodent control: https://spca.bc...
2022-12-1903 min
PoliticalThisRadioFINALLY Making A Point To Suffolk County Corruption Facility No longer was it 4 AM where everyone was sound asleep. The SCCF couldn't harass me now. Making a point to the SCCF and letting them know how crooked they are.
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2022-10-2908 min
Beach Talk RadioEp. #233 - Bernard McGarvey, Jack Brzoza, Brendon LeslieBernard McGarvey gets us geared up for the 2023 Shrimp Festival, Jack Brzoza from SCCF talks turtles and Brendon Leslie fills us in on the latest gossip in the Republican/Conservative world.
2022-08-271h 45
Ecosystems For ChangeEcosystems for Change: Logbook #3Welcome, friends, to my third logbook, the in-between seasons update where I share what’s going on behind the scenes of the show in my day job as an ecosystem builder in the Shenandoah Valley, in the field of ecosystem building in general, and in my personal life.I will also give you a little sneak peek of what lies ahead and how you can get involved.Listen to the full episode to hear:
We bought a house!
Embarking on a listening tour and hosting the inaugural Shenandoah Va...
2022-08-1617 minThe Valley TodayBuilding an Entrepreneurial EcosystemOur conversation for The Valley Business Today welcomed back Shenandoah Community Capital Fund to talk about their newest cohort and how they're making changes to their organization to serve more entrepreneurs/small business in more ways. Joining me for the conversation was Ryan Hall & Katie Overfield-Zook, entrepreneur ecosystem builders with Shenandoah Community Capital Fund. Ryan gave us a quick overview of the organization and talked about a few of the changes they're making which include his job duties. The Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) is 501(c)3 nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization serving the entire Shenandoah Valley...
2022-07-2023 min
Conversations with YolandaStartup Reflections with Nick Koger - Entrepreneurship and Community EngagementNick Koger works at Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) supporting both marketing and community development teams. He also runs a technology startup, BeCardless, that makes it easy to shop locally in the Shenandoah Valley. When he's not working, Nick enjoys cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and spending time with his wife. Follow Him on Instagram www.becardlessapp.com
2022-07-1830 min
The Sanibel Captiva Guide PodcastHow You Can Transform Your Home Garden in to a Native WonderlandThe native plants of Sanibel and Captiva are something special. Check out SCCF's Native Landscapes and Garden Center can help you get native plants in your garden. Check them out: https://www.sccf.org/our-work/native-landscapes-and-garden-center
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2022-06-2331 minEcosystems For ChangeEcosystems for Change: Logbook #2Welcome to my second logbook, an in-between-seasons update on what’s been going on behind the scenes of this show and in my work in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, paired with a few observations from the field of ecosystem building here in the US.In between seasons, I love giving you a little sneak peek into what I have planned over the coming weeks and how YOU can get involved! Let’s do it!Thank you to my special guests Dr. Amy Beaird, TJ Wright and Lauren Mathena
2022-05-2426 minThe Sanibel Captiva Guide PodcastSaving Sanibel and Captiva's Wildlife with James Evans of SCCFJames Evans is the CEO of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. He came in to tell us all the amazing work SCCF is doing in our area.
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2022-04-0743 min
Conversations with YolandaConversation with Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder Ryan Hall with SCCFRyan Hall serves as an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder for the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund. Ryan has several years of nonprofit and marketing experience having served as the Coordinator for Marketing, Membership, and Special Events for the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and Marketing Coordinator with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity. Ryan holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University and was named the institution's "Most Outstanding Graduate" in 2020. Ryan is also the founder of the Valley Makers Association, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to tools, equipment, and, education for entrepreneurs and craftspeople in the northern Shenandoah Valley. H...
2022-02-2331 minThe Valley TodayShenandoah Community Capital Fund StartUp Programs, Business Bootcamps, & Open OfficeRyan Hall, an entrepreneur ecosystem builder with Shenandoah Community Capital Fund joined me for a conversation today to talk about their latest StartUp Shenandoah Valley Cohort will be focused on tech and tech-enabled businesses, but all entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. Ryan explained the process and the value in participating in a program of this nature. S2V will help startups and business owners address the riskiest parts of their business model with flexible one-on-one coaching during S2V’s 8-week sprint. Also included is a mentorship program and the opportunity be part of a diverse community of...
2022-02-0726 minEcosystems For ChangeE. 1.2 - How to Build Up Community Capital to Nurture Your Ecosystem with Debbie IrwinIn today’s episode, we’re headed to Staunton, VA, to talk with Debbie Irwin about how she became an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder.With her background in digital marketing and a deep-seated passion for rural communities, Debbie became Executive Director of Shenandoah Community Capital Fund in 2019. As you’ll learn in this episode, the term “community capital” is about a lot more than investing money.In our conversation, we talked about how important it is to fully see people when building an ecosystem. We talked about how to be a convener in an ecosystem without becoming a...
2022-01-1144 min
Shenandoah Valley LifeTurning Dreams into Reality: A Conversation with Debbie IrwinDebbie Irwin is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF), an entrepreneurial support organization that believes the most vibrant communities grow from within. SVP Executive Director Jay Langston spoke with Debbie about how SCCF’s diverse services help grow businesses of all scales and backgrounds and how the Shenandoah Valley became the home she always hoped for.
2021-12-1729 min
SOLICAPL’engagement bénévole et le rapport à la foiThème : L’engagement bénévole et le rapport à la foi Invitées :
Nicole, responsable de l’équipe de Château La Vallière
Claudette, responsable de l’équipe de LangeaisCette émission de SOLICAP est l’occasion d’interroger le lien entre la foi et l’appel à se mettre au service de l’autre.
La doctrine sociale de l’église nous appelle à nous engager, à faire notre part pour le service du frère.
On pourrait donc penser que les bénévoles du SCCF sont naturellement et nécessairement des chrétiens…C’est loin d’...
2021-05-0614 min
SOLICAPL’extrême pauvreté des familles accueillies au Secours CatholiqueLe Secours Catholique a publié le 12 novembre son rapport statistique annuel sur l’État de la pauvreté en France.
Ce document présente l’analyse de plus de 55000 situations de précarité rencontrées sur l'ensemble du territoire national.
Michel Bonnet en propose une lecture et pointe l’extrême pauvreté des personnes accueillies et aidées par les équipes du Secours Catholique
En 2019, niveau de vie médian de l’ensemble des ménages rencontrés au SCCF est à 537 €, par mois c’est-à-dire largement en dessous du seuil de grande pauvreté fixé par l’INSEE à 715 euros/mois/personne...
2020-12-1712 minland. water. wildlife.SCCF Scientists Re-Cap Record-Breaking 2020 Sea Turtle Nesting SeasonScientists from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)'s Sea Turtle Program, including Coastal Wildlife Director Kelly Sloan, Research Associate Andrew Glinsky, and Biologist Jack Brzoza share highlights of the 2020 nesting season.
As part of the SCCF team for the past three seasons, the trio talk about how this record-breaking nesting season compared to the previous two summers, which saw record-breaking hatchlings in 2019 and record-breaking fatalities due to the catastrophic red tide in 2018.
They also re-cap some of the most memorable aspects of 2020, including numerous records broken by loggerheads and leatherbacks as well as the challenges...
2020-11-1148 minland. water. wildlife.Why Releases from Lake O Would be Devastating NowAs the rainy season ends, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to release harmful volumes of freshwater from Lake Okeechobee down the Caloosahatchee River into our estuary for the first time since June. SCCF Marine Lab Director Dr. Eric Milbrandt and SCCF Environmental Policy Director James Evans join Host Barbara Linstrom to explain why scientists are recommending that water managers hold off on any releases for a couple of weeks until the watershed runoff from recent rains slows down. They also talk about the research SCCF’s Marine Lab does that informs weekly reports and recommendations pro...
2020-10-0948 minland. water. wildlife.Biologist Recaps 2020 Shorebird Nesting Season on Sanibel & North Captiva IslandsShorebird Biologist Audrey Albrecht joins host Barbara Linstrom to talk about the highlights of the 2020 Shorebird Nesting Season on Sanibel and North Captiva Islands. As the leader of SCCF’s Shorebird Monitoring Program that began in 2002, Albrecht reflects on what an unusual season the summer of 2020 was compared to her previous four summers.
She also shares her experiences working with plovers and least terns in the prairies of the Dakotas and Nebraska before coming to SCCF and how that helps her more fully understand these species. Albrecht also explains why our islands are such critical nesting habitat fo...
2020-09-1644 minland. water. wildlife.Understanding Why Red Tide Blooms in the FallSince it’s the time of year when red tide typically blooms offshore, we asked SCCF Marine Lab Director Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., and Research Scientist Rick Bartleson, Ph.D., to explain what we can expect this fall.
They discuss the seasonal dynamics of red tide and monitoring efforts by the lab to track it once it is detected offshore. The conversation also includes an in-depth explanation of Karenia brevis, the dinoflagellate that causes red tides, and their historical occurrence off the Southwest Florida coast.
They also talk about red tide research the lab is as...
2020-09-0248 minland. water. wildlife.Launching a Shark Conservation Campaign During Shark WeekCEO Ryan Orgera joins host Barbara Linstrom to talk about a Shark Conservation Campaign launched by SCCF to coincide with this summer’s 32nd annual Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.
Before Ryan took over the helm at SCCF, he worked with The Pew Charitable Trusts in shark conservation, specifically in the reduction of international trade in unsustainable shark fins. He talks about his international advocacy work as well as his life-long love of sharks, going back to his childhood here in Southwest Florida, where he grew up on Lemon Bay in Charlotte County.
Once a...
2020-08-1942 minland. water. wildlife.Planting Native for PollinatorsPodcast Host Barbara Linstrom, SCCF Communications Director, talks with Jenny Evans, manager of our Native Landscapes & Garden Center, about the value and intricacies of pollinators. For the past 15 years, Evans has led the effort to encourage islanders to plant native to support pollinators as well as all forms of native wildlife. With a background in plant biology, Evans gives an overview of what pollinating is and delves into some fascinating details about native pollinators as well as the commercialization of pollination to support agriculture on a global scale. She also talks about the demonstration pollinator garden at the historic...
2020-08-0546 minland. water. wildlife.Burn Bosses Share Planning Process for Prescribed Burn on SanibelSCCF Burn Bosses Victor Young and Chris Lechowicz joined host Barbara Linstrom for a conversation about the planned upcoming burn at the Erick Lindblad Preserve.
On June 21, SCCF and the City of Sanibel announced plans for a prescribed burn in the preserve in the upcoming weeks to preserve the natural ecology of the area and reduce the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires.
As designated Burn Boss for the burn of interior wetlands connected to the Sanibel Slough behind the SCCF Nature Center, Victor explains why he is waiting for winds from the south and other factors...
2020-07-0833 minland. water. wildlife.Honoring Bruce Neill's Legacy as He Retires from Sanibel Sea SchoolThe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) bids farewell to a man who leaves quite a legacy on Sanibel and Captiva for establishing a place of learning unlike any other on the planet. Since established in June of 2005, the Sanibel Sea School has earned a national reputation as an informal marine science education center where going barefoot is encouraged, and getting in the water is where the best learning occurs.
Inspired by their love of the ocean, their children, and their desire to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time, Bruce Neill and his wife, Evelyn, re...
2020-06-031h 04land. water. wildlife.Appreciating Terrestrial Turtles on World Turtle DayWe celebrate World Turtle Day and are joined by two of Sanibel and Captiva islands' leading experts when it comes to turtles.
Featured today are local legend Charles LeBuff, who was stationed at the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge for more than 30 years, was a founding board member of SCCF and the founder of what is now our sea turtle monitoring program. He has also authored several books about the natural history of our islands.
And, Chris Lechowicz, SCCF’s Wildlife & Habitat Management Director since 2002, when he began keeping an inventory of wildlife on our...
2020-05-271h 06land. water. wildlife.Celebrating Rae Ann Wessel Upon Her RetirementRae Ann Wessel reflects on her 42-year career as a water advocate and scientist in Southwest Florida as she joins us on her last day of work as SCCF Natural Resources Policy Director. Over several decades, Wessel gained a solid reputation as one of the most articulate voices for Caloosahatchee and Everglades restoration that our region has ever known. For the past 14 years, she took on an unexpected role in policy as she helped Sanibel and Captiva islanders learn how interconnected the islands' water quality is with the greater Everglades ecosystem and how to make their voices known to...
2020-05-201h 09
land. water. wildlife.Then & Now: Sea Turtle Conservation on Sanibel IslandOn the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is honoring the origins of its sea turtle monitoring program, which is one of the longest-running sea turtle conservation efforts in the world. In 1959, nighttime patrols to protect loggerhead sea turtles began on Sanibel Island.
Six decades later, SCCF continues that work by monitoring loggerhead, leatherback, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles on both Captiva and Sanibel Islands. SCCF's Coastal Wildlife Director Kelly Sloan and Sea Turtle Program Founder Charles LeBuff join host Barbara Linstrom to talk about how early conservation efforts have led to a...
2020-04-2234 min
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Conferencias Planeta LletraTrobada Planeta Lletra i SCCFF - Susana AledoEl passat 12 de febrer de 2017 vam fer un dinar amb la Societat Catalana de Ciència Ficció (SCCF) i aquí us deixem uns talls interessants de veu.
En aquest cas escoltem a la Susana Aledo
2017-02-1319 min
Conferencias Planeta LletraTrobada Planeta Lletra i SCCFFEl passat 12 de febrer de 2017 vam fer un dinar amb la Societat Catalana de Ciència Ficció (SCCF) i aquí us deixem uns talls interessants de veu.
En aquest cas escoltem a la Sandra Cabrespina i l'Eloi (Revista Catarsi)
2017-02-1307 min
Conferencias Planeta LletraTrobada Planeta Lletra i SCCF - Roger CochEl passat 12 de febrer de 2017 vam fer un dinar amb la Societat Catalana de Ciència Ficció (SCCF) i aquí us deixem uns talls interessants de veu.
En aquest cas escoltem al Roger Coch
2017-02-1322 min
Conferencias Planeta LletraTrobada Planeta Lletra i SCCFEl passat 12 de febrer de 2017 vam fer un dinar amb la Societat Catalana de Ciència Ficció (SCCF) i aquí us deixem uns talls interessants de veu.
En aquest cas escoltem a la Maria Català i el comiat de l'Eloi.
2017-02-1317 min