709 Watershed
Darren Sheppard
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About This Podcast
709 Watershed host Darren Sheppard guides you through interviews with guest that have a direct impact on the Indian Bay Watershed and "The Shore". These are the experts, storytellers, and decision-makers in politics, environmental topics, tourism, and business. 709 Watershed is based in beautiful Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Co-Producer Paul Vincent. Ads recorded by Kaylene Stagg.
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S5E48 48. European Green Crab & Shorebird Research: A Conversation with Katie & Tim
Send a textOn this episode, we welcome IBEC's very own Environmental Field Technicians, specializing in European Green Crab trapping, Katie Miller and Tim Juvonen. Both have been travelling…
S5E47 47. Conversation With IBEC Project Coordinator Jessica Vincent
Send a textOn this episode, host Darren Sheppard speaks with Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation's Project Coordinator Jessica Vincent. Jessica has been with IBEC for over 18 months, with her work…
S5E46 46. Aquatic Conservation Initiative - An In-depth Conversation
Send a textOn this episode, host Darren Sheppard speaks with ACI staff members Rachael Brown and Gabby Riefesel about what ACI is, what they do, their projects, and much more! An environmental…
S5E45 45. Mark Hewitt - Bird Photographer, Board Member, & More!
Send a textMark Hewitt is an avid bird photographer, Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation board member, local theatre participant, and much more! He sat down with 709 Watershed host Darren Sheppard to…
S5E44 44. Back Country Cottages - A Conversation With Owner/Operators Marilyn & Grant Kelloway
Send a textAfter a length break, 709 Watershed is back to recording shows! With a new format, host Darren Sheppard interviews local tourist destination owners Marilyn & Grant Kelloway, who own…
S4E43 43. Black Cat Cemetery Preservation - A Conversation with Robyn Lacy & Ian Petty
Send a textOn this episode, Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Black Cat Cemetery Preservation regarding their latest work in cemeteries in Greenspond and other locations in Newfoundland. Robyn and…
S4E42 42. A Conversation with Qalipu First Nation's Councilor Frank Skeard
Send a textOn this episode, host Darren Sheppard chats with Frank Skeard, Councilor with the Qalipu First Nation (Glenwood Ward). Frank also is the District Ecosystem Manager for Forest Management…
S4E41 41. The 4th Annual Greenspond Show with guest Terry Carter, Linda White, & Heather Gordon
Send a textThe fourth annual Greenspond show was recorded in mid-July, 2023 on site at Ida's Place within the fishing shed on the property. Guest included Terry Carter, owner of Sainsbury Lane, who…
S4E40 40. In-Depth Conversation with Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows
Send a textOn this episode, we speak to Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows. Known affectionately as SAM, the organization works with the Eastern Habitat…
S4E39 39. Seabirds 101 - A Conversation with Seabird Biologist Sabina Wilhelm
Send a textCurious about the Avian Flu and its affect on seabirds around Newfoundland? Are Murres safe to eat in this year's hunt? What is causing Leach's Storm-Petrels to be eaten in Cape Freels?…
S4E38 38. Stories of Greenspond - Part Two - Wade Kean & Linda White
Send a textThe second part of this season's "Stories of Greenspond" recorded live at Ida's Place, features Co-Owner of Hub of the North, Wade Kean (Sylvia was busy cooking in the restaurant), who…
S4E37 37. The 3rd Annual Stories of Greenspond - Heather Gordon, Colton & Jade, and Mayor Herb Burry
Send a text709 Watershed is back on Greenspond for its 3rd annual "Stories of Greenspond" episodes. Two shows were produced from this year's visit, with this show having the Owner/Operator of Ida's…
S3E36 36. Triffie Parsons - Town Manager/Clerk of Indian Bay, Chair of IBEC, and Councillor of CWT
Send a textHost Darren Sheppard sits down with Triffie Parsons, the multi-talented, multi-hat wearing, Town Manager/Clerk of Indian Bay, Chair of Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation, and Councillor of…
S3E35 35. Ashley Noseworthy - CEO/President of Edgewise Environmental
Send a textHost Darren Sheppard chats with Ashley Noseworthy, CEO/President of Edgewise Environmental. It is a St. John's based environmental consultancy focused on marine mammal, seabird, and marine…
S3E34 34. A Day In The Life Of A Shorebird
Send a textThe Grade 8 class of Centreville Academy took on this BBC radio soap opera feel episode, providing insight of what it is like to be a shorebird in today's world, with professionalism and…
S3E33 33. Indian Bay Municipal Park - A Conversation with Park Manager Brendalee Fancy
Send a textIndian Bay Municipal Park is situated alongside the Indian Bay River. With over 50 sites and access to one of the best Salmon angling rivers in the province, it is a popular destination…
S3E32 32. Polar Bears & Coastal Labrador: A Conversation with Inuit Elder Derrick Pottle
Send a textInuit elder Derrick Pottle chats with host Darren Sheppard about Polar Bear safety, his experiences with Polar Bears, conducting hunts, and guiding tourist in the North for "Nanuk". His…
S3E31 31. Life & Times of Florence Cross, Owner/Operator of Karma Cafe & Textile Exchange
Send a textLocal environmentalist and youth advocate Florence Cross is our guest. She discusses her life as a former educator in Grand Falls-Winsor, plus how her will and desire to help others turned…
S3E30 30. Kittiwake Snowmobile Association President Wayne Bruce
Send a textHost Darren Sheppard chats with Kittiwake Snowmobile Association (KSA) President Wayne Bruce regarding what the KSA does within the area regarding trail development, grooming of over…
S3E29 29. Interview with Lori King, creator of the extremely popular Staycation NL Facebook group
Send a textHost Darren Sheppard chats with Lori on everything tourism within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Little did she know that her vacation group on Facebook would explode to well…
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709 Watershed has published 48 episodes since August 2019, covering topics in Business, Nature.
709 Watershed is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 42m.
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