Take me to the River
Siwan Lovett
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Join social ecologist and river restoration expert Dr. Siwan Lovett in conversations about the ideas, issues and opportunities that relate to our connections with nature and each other. This podcast offers open, honest and practical insights for us to reflect on in our daily lives.
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The Art of Healing Rivers: Kirstie Fryirs on Reading Rivers to Recover Them
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In this episode of Take Me to the River, Dr. Siwan Lovett sits down with renowned fluvial geomorphologist Professor Kirstie…
Protecting Platypuses with Josh Griffiths
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Did you know that a nursing platypus mother must eat up to her entire body weight in food every day to support her and her young? Or that…
How mangroves are saving Queensland's Caboolture River, with Margie Dickson
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In today's episode, Margie Dickson, Environmental Project Manager at Healthy Land and Water, takes us on a journey through her experience…
Harmonising waters: water management, innovation and choral singing with eWater Group CEO Michael Wilson
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Group CEO of eWater Group Michael Wilson has an extraordinary range of backgrounds: he’s a political scientist, classical musician, public…
Stocky Needs Our Help: Saving native freshwater fish from extinction with Dr. Mark Lintermans
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Stocky Galaxias, or 'Stocky', is one of Australia's most critically endangered species — a tiny fish hidden away in the pristine alpine…
The Power of Visual Storytelling: Marine Science to Graphic Recording with Dr. Sue Pillans
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In today's episode, Siwan sits down with Dr. Sue Pillans, a marine scientist, artist and children’s author who specialises in creative and…
Reviving Queensland's Mary River (and Great Barrier Reef) with environmental engineer Misko Ivezich
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In this episode, we’re diving into the waters of the Mary River with environmental engineer Misko Ivezich. With over 15 years of…
Saving Freshwater Species with Dr. Nick Whiterod
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!37% of Australia's freshwater species are facing extinction in the next century. In the words of today's guest, Dr. Nick Whiterod, "it is…
Why your pet fish doesn't belong in the river, with Dr Mariah Millington
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!What if your pet fish could wreak havoc on Australia's ecosystems? Turns out, that's precisely what they'll do if they end up in our…
Reviving Rivers: water bugs, water quality, platypus and natives with Jed Pearson
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Ever wondered what a platypus eats, how to remember native plant names, or what it takes to bring a river back to life? Today, ARRC…
The Future of The Forgotten River with Dr. Maxine Cooper and Andy Lowes
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In 2019, the Upper Murrumbidgee River at Tharwa ran dry. Under a burning, smoky sky, flow stopped entirely, and the riverbed was visible…
Why Mentoring Matters with Callum Edwards & Jayden Woolley
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In today's conversation, Siwan sits down with Callum Edwards from the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Jayden…
The Magic of Mentoring with Henry Cooper & Matt Bowler
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Siwan talks with Henry Cooper, Project Officer for Land and Catchment Health at the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, and Matt…
Senator David Pocock: Being part of a larger story
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!On a crisp Friday morning by the banks of the Cotter river in January 2024, Siwan sat down with Senator David Pocock, the ACT's first…
Meet the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Dr. Simon Banks — Episode 24
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In today's episode, Siwan sits down with Australia's Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH), Dr. Simon Banks, to talk about his…
Saving Australia's native fish with Dr. Wayne Koster — Episode 25
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Siwan speaks with Dr. Wayne Koster of the Arthur Rylah Institute, at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, to talk…
Country is crying out for good people with Richard Swain — Episode 23
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!In today's episode, Siwan talks with Richard Swain, a Dabee man of the Wiradjuri nation and a river adventure guide (Alpine River…
Country Speaks with Dr. Charles Massy — Episode 22
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Regenerative Agriculture is revolutionising Australia's agriculture industry, and for good reason. Today, The Australian River…
Episode 21 — Why regenerative farming helps our waterways with Felicity Wheelwright
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Sitting on the banks of the Wollondilly River, only two kilometres downstream of its headwaters, Siwan chats with Felicity Wheelwright.…
Episode 20 - Healing and Connection to Country with Yarning Circles. Guest Speaker: Tanya Keed and Lori Gould
Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!As we have more conversations with Aboriginal people, we find that when we acknowledge Country it means so much more. There is an…
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Take me to the River has published 39 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Relationships.
Take me to the River is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 37m.
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