Shows
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastA Sustainable Feast - Tim MeagherSend us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Tim Meagher - COO of Vanguard HospitalityEpisode SummaryTim Meagher, owner of Vanguard Hospitality, discusses his journey from working in pizza to managing multiple restaurants in Sioux Falls. He emphasizes the importance of hospitality and creating a unique experience for guests. Tim highlights his efforts to source local products, including partnering with tribal partners, and the challenges of maintaining a sustainable food system. He stresses the need for resilient, interdependent relationships with producers to ensure...
2025-12-291h 05
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastA Philosophy of Conservation - Dr. David O'HaraSend us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Dr. David O'Hara, Professor of Philosophy, Classics & Environmental Studies; Director of Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Augustana UniversityEpisode SummaryIn this episode, hosts Lori Walsh and Travis Entenman welcome Dr. David O’Hara, professor of philosophy and environmental studies at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The conversation unfolds at a secluded cabin near the Big Sioux River, reflecting on the intersections of philosophy, nature, and community.Key Themes DiscussedOu...
2025-11-2557 min
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastA Question of Quality - Jay Gilbertson Part 4Send us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development DistrictEpisode SummaryThis episode of Rivers and Rangelands focuses on the pressing water quality and quantity issues facing South Dakota. The hosts welcome Jay Gilbertson from the East Dakota Water Development District to discuss ongoing testing for PFAs ("forever chemicals") in the Big Sioux River, which has revealed detectable levels of PFAs at every monitored site. The team explores the broader impacts of local water resource depletion...
2025-10-1449 min
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastA Question of Quality - Jay Gilbertson Part 3Send us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development DistrictEpisode SummaryThis episode of Rivers and Rangelands delves into the Big Sioux River watershed’s water quality and management, featuring an in-depth conversation with Jay Gilbertson of the East Dakota Water Development District. Hosts Lori Walsh and Travis Entenman explore the challenges of maintaining water quality, including the presence of E. coli and other contaminants that have impaired segments of the river for both recreation and aq...
2025-10-0830 min
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastA Question of Quality - Jay Gilbertson Part 2Send us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development DistrictEpisode SummaryIn the third episode of the Rivers and Rangelands podcast, hosts Travis Entenman and Lori Walsh sit down with Jay Gilbertson for a wide-ranging discussion on water rights and the science of aquifer drilling in South Dakota. The trio explores the dramatic variations in depth to bedrock across the state, from as shallow as 50 feet to wells plunging over 1,000 feet deep, and unpacks what these...
2025-09-3028 min
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastA Question of Quality - Jay Gilbertson Part 1Send us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development DistrictEpisode SummaryRivers & Rangelands Episode 2 invites listeners into a lively conversation with Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District. Hosts Travis Entenman and Lori Walsh unpack South Dakota’s complex water landscape, diving into the science behind aquifers, the evolution of local water protection ordinances, and what it takes to keep clean water flowing for communities and agriculture. Jay blends decades of expertise in ge...
2025-09-2341 min
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastInciting Incidents - SDSU President Barry DunnSend us a textHosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Barry Dunn, President of South Dakota State UniversityEpisode SummaryIn the premiere of Rivers & Rangelands, hosts Travis and Lori sit down with Barry Dunn, President of SDSU, for a wide-ranging conversation about land, legacy, and the future of conservation in South Dakota. From his Lakota grandfather’s wisdom on stewardship to the responsibility of land-grant universities today, Barry shares powerful stories that connect personal history with ecological vision.What You’ll Learn
2025-08-2756 min
The Rivers and Rangelands PodcastRivers & Rangelands PreviewSend us a textDiscover the untold stories and pressing environmental challenges of the Northern Great Plains with the launch of the Rivers & Rangelands Podcast, a new show dedicated to fostering authentic dialogue around conservation, climate, and genuine connection within this vital region. The Rivers & Rangelands Podcast is brought to you by Friends of the Big Sioux River (FBSR) and is co-hosted by Lori Walsh and Travis Entenman.Born from the sweeping diversity of the Northern Great Plains, the Rivers & Rangelands Podcast is the nexus for long-form, honest conversations that go beyond...
2025-08-2504 min
Something You Should Know!Something You Should Know - August 19 Travis Entenman - Friends of The Big Sioux River Gala Sept 19“Something You Should Know” is brought to you by GenesisGoldIRA.com. That is also something you should know! You can put your retirement on the GOLD STANDARD! Learn more at GenesisGoldIRA.com. We share fun things that are happening in the area and from time to time invite guests in to talk about their events!
2025-08-2006 min
Partners on the PrairieEp. 3: Northern Prairies Land TrustTravis Entenman, executive director of Northern Prairies Land Trust, shares how landowners can use Northern Prairies Land Trust's voluntary conservation easements.
2023-11-2824 min