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Episode 41: Indigenous Partnerships

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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined once again by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss how creating relationships with indigenous tribes can help strengthen Western science methodologies to create natural ecosystem resiliency.

“I truly believe that if we come together across cultures… we are going to help steward a much more sustainable future.”

– Cristina Eisenberg, OSU Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources
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Episode 35: Range

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In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Katie Wollstein to discuss strategies to mitigate fires and invasive plant species in Oregon rangelands.

“Fire resilience benefits everyone, it’s a public good… We can’t keep thinking we’re managing these complicated ecosystems in a vacuum.”

– Katie Wollstein, Rangeland Fire Regional Specialist for Harney & Malheur Counties
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Episode 34: Fire Weather

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In this episode, Jacob Putney and Aaron Groth invite Jon Bonk & Rebecca Muessle on the show to discuss the role incident meteorologists play in fighting wildfires.

“Being an Incident Meteorologist is by far the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my career.”

– Jon Bonk, Portland National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist
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EPISODE 20: Fire Adapted Communities

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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Carrie Berger & Emily Jane Davis to discuss how communities can be better prepared for wildfires.

“Even if you think you don’t have what it takes to do all this fire stuff, know that you do. You can be the spark that motivates your community.”

– Carrie Berger, OSU Fire Program Manager
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