90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast
Join host Chris Clarke as he explores the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science, politics, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.
S3E11: Desert Stories
A compelling perspective on the symbolic and literal connections between humans and the natural desert environment.
S3E10: Can the Wilson's Phalarope Save the Great Salt Lake?
The Great Salt Lake is in trouble, but a charismatic shorebird might provide a tool to save the lake, and the species that rely on it.
S3E9: How Avi Kwa Ame Transformed My Life
In this episode, host Chris Clarke reflects on the significance of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada. He shares personal stories of his deep connection to the desert landscape and the transformative power it holds. The episode also includes excerpts from the ceremony celebrating the monu...
S3E8: Border Wall: A Barrier to Wildlife and Humanity
In this episode, host Chris Clarke interviews Myles Traphagen, a conservationist and scientist with the Wildlands Network. They discuss the impact of the border wall on wildlife and the environment, as well as the humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border. Trapphagen highlights the need for a mo...
S3E7: Saving the Chihuahuan Desert with Frontera Land Alliance
Chris Clarke speaks with Janae Reneaud Field, Kathia Gonzalez, and Rocio Ronquillo from El Paso's Frontera Land Alliance, who share their efforts to protect the Castner Range National Monument and educate the community about the importance of preserving the Chihuahuan Desert's unique ecosystem.
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Desert Love
Interesting observations but Ed Abbey wasn’t wrong. The greatest threat to wilderness are sprawl and development which are driven by population growth. Slow population increase to save nature seems like a simple way.
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I love this podcast. Chris and Alicia truly care about the desert and wild spaces in general. I can always count on them for thoughtful, nuanced, insightful commentary and interviews. As someone born and raised in the Mojave , I’m so grateful for what they do, and I’m happy I can help support the podcast.
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This podcast is the real deal. Hosted by 2 people who care about the Mojave, know about desert ecology, and have the ability to tell a good story. Thank you! Looking forward to many more episodes.
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