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.
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.
S3E5: Protecting the Great Bend of the Gila
Advocates propose a new national monument in west-central Arizona.
S3E4: Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Water Protections for Desert Wildlife
We delve into the recent victory in Nevada's Supreme Court and its implications for sustainable water management.
S3E3: The Fight Against Flamingo 640; How a Community Stood Up to Big Development
In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke discusses the fight against a proposed glamping project called Flamingo 640 in the California desert. Clarke is joined by community member Caroline Partamian, former president of the Homestead Valley Community Council Justin Marino, and...
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Desert Love
Interesting observations but Ed Abbey wasnât 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 , Iâm so grateful for what they do, and Iâm 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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