The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back

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In Over My Head

Michael Bartz

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Michael is on a quest to get his environmental footprint as low as humanly possible, so he built his own off-grid tiny house. But he doesn’t know if all the downsizing and minimizing make a difference. He feels in over his head! It’s time to bring in the experts. Join Michael as he sits down with scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts to figure out how to effectively reduce his footprint, while also exploring the bigger questions around sustainability and the good life.

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The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back

In Over My Head

41 minutes

1 year ago

The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back

How has the Oldman watershed been developed over the centuries and were there any struggles along the way? In this episode, Michael explores the history of development in the Oldman watershed, including its significance to the Blackfoot people and its importance to settler communities. He also learns about the controversy around the construction of the Oldman River Dam.

Featured Guests:
Ninna Piiksii - Blackfoot Elder
Tyler Stewart - Curator: Galt Museum
Stewart Rood - Environmental Science Professor: University of Lethbridge
Cliff Wallis - Director: Alberta Wilderness Association & Past President: Friends of the Oldman River
Cheryl Bradley - Friends of the Oldman volunteer