On Our Watch
On Our Watch is a podcast that examines Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis and the ways in which it impacts our communities, industries and culture. This podcast will explore issues facing the Louisiana coast through conversations with local residents, community leaders, and experts.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
#26 - Dean Wilson of the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Dean Wilson is the Executive Director and Founder of Atchafalaya Basinkeeper. A member organization of Waterkeeper Alliance, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the swamps, lakes, rivers, streams and bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin for future generations. Dean is deeply passionate about the Atchafalaya Basin. When he is not out patrolling or educating communities about the Basin and its many threats and treasures, he works with his family-owned and operated swamp tour business, Last Wilderness Swamp Tours.
Atchafalaya Basinkeeper: https://www.basinkeeper.org/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TWkgMvugoP0
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
#25 - Beaux Jones of the Water Institute
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Beaux Jones is the President and CEO of the Water Institute, an independent, non-profit applied research organization that works across disciplines to advance science and develop integrated methods used to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. Beaux has extensive experience in environmental and coastal law and previously served as the General Counsel and Chief of Staff for the Water Institute.
The Water Institute: https://thewaterinstitute.org/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qNLOsBcJlxU
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
#24 - Alisha Renfro of the National Wildlife Federation
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Alisha Renfro is the Senior Manager for Science Policy & the Gulf Program at the National Wildlife Federation, a conservation organization that’s part of the Restore the Mississippi River Delta’s 5-group coalition. At the National Wildlife Federation, Alisha works to ensure the best available science is used to highlight the ecological and economic importance of the Mississippi River Delta and the solutions that are needed in the pathway forward to a more sustainable future.
National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org/
Restore the Mississippi River Delta: https://mississippiriverdelta.org/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ghLhGu3XzpU
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
#23 - Mark Schexnayder of Batture
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Mark Schexnayder is the Senior Biologist at Batture, a civil engineering and land surveying firm based in New Orleans that specializes in coastal projects. Mark is a career biologist who has previously held respected roles at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and LSU AgCenter. Mark also helped craft the Bayou St. John Management Plan and lead several restoration projects in the bayou and in New Orleans City Park.
Batture: https://www.batture-eng.com/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cnsO0z3Oefs
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
#22 - Katie Brasted of the Woodlands Conservancy
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Katie is the Executive Director of the Woodlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust organized to preserve and restore forested wetlands and other ecologically or historically significant lands in Louisiana. The vision of Woodlands Conservancy is to be the regional model for the conservation of hardwood forests, and a leader in the advocacy and preservation of Louisiana’s coastal forest ecosystems.
Woodlands Conservancy - https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lGqFzvvfRqA
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
#21 - John Sabo of Tulane ByWater Institute
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
John Sabo is the Director of the Tulane ByWater Institute, a research institute dedicated to advancing the resilience of water resources in New Orleans, the Mississippi River Basin and in tropical river basins in the developing world. He is also a Professor in the Department of Coastal & River Science and Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University. Additionally, John is the host of “Audacious Water,” a podcast about how we can build a world of water abundance for everyone.
Tulane ByWater Institute - https://bywater.tulane.edu/
Audacious Water Podcast - https://www.audaciouswater.org/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube :https://youtu.be/ycSp2nEf0Oo
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
#20 - Susan Russell of Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Susan Russell is the Executive Director for Keep Louisiana Beautiful, an anti-litter and community improvement non-profit organization focused on achieving a clean and beautiful Louisiana. Susan has served in this position since 2014. Before leading the state office, she served as the local affiliate director for Keep Mandeville Beautiful.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful - https://keeplouisianabeautiful.org/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8sjBgNo65G0
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
#19 - Darilyn Turner of Zion Travellers Cooperative Center
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Darilyn Turner is the Executive Director for the Zion Travellers Cooperative Center, a faith-based nonprofit and community development corporation that serves the communities of lower east Plaquemines parish. Zion provides services that are centered around educating, community organizing and leadership, and advocates for healthy, restored wetlands.
Zion Travellers Cooperative Center: https://www.facebook.com/ziontravelerscc/
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VUXZRYA87Fg
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
#18 - Sal Sunseri of P&J Oysters
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Sal Sunseri is the Owner and Director of P&J Oysters, a New Orleans-based oyster company that has been processing and distributing oysters since 1876. P&J has long been a family-run business, with Sal following in the footsteps of several generations of Sunseri’s.
P&J Oyster Co.: http://oysterlover.com/index.html
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtWvWOVQ5h8
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
#17 - Seth Blitch of Nature Conservancy
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Seth Blitch is the Louisiana Director of Conservation for the Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit organization that impacts conservation in 79 countries and territories. Previously the Louisiana Director of Coastal and Marine Conservation, Seth has worked at the Nature Conservancy for over 13 years.
Louisiana Nature Conservancy: http://tinyurl.com/rwvu5hek
For more information and past episodes, visit: https://onourwatch.podbean.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9n41aBhsfvs