709 Watershed – Details, episodes & analysis

Send us a text

On 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 Ian also talk about techniques used in such preservation work, how individuals or groups can contact them to have work done on their own graveyards, their love for Newfoundland & Labrador, and much more!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

On 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 with the Provincial Government, and is a member of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce. Frank has a true love for nature and helping people, of which, he goes into detail on that, and more! 

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

Indian 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 for many. Brendalee discusses what amenities are available, the cost involved with staying at the Park, and its involvement in promoting tourism and good stewardship for the Indian Bay area.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

Inuit 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 knowledge and guidance regarding the sub-population of the Davis Strait Polar Bear is amazing, and his detailed storytelling comes through easily in this episode. Working with us via our project with the Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Derrick has been a tremendous source of guidance regarding the cultural aspect of how the Inuit of Labrador deal with Polar Bears. 

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c 

Send us a text

Local 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 into two successful local non-profits, Karma Cafe in Newtown and Textile Exchange in Templeman.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

Host 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 100kms of snowmobile trails, fundraising for trail improvements, and more. Wayne also explains the partnerships that are vital for the success of the trail system, including that with the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation, which plays a huge role in the grooming operations and provides access to funding for the Club.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

Host 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 over 70,000 members, making it the must-visit site for finding details about unique vacation spots, places to visit, and things to do when visiting the province or for those Newfoundlanders who are looking at exploring their home province. Lori also shares her favourite spots on the island to visit and what is on her bucket list for future plans.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

Tracy Gibbons is the Chair of the Lumsden Beach Committee, which has taken the initiative to cleanup the sandy beaches within the Town of Lumsden, and who partner with the Town on improvements for visitors to the beaches, educational programs, signage, and more. A volunteer organization, Tracy represents a strong voice for those who love the sandy beaches of Lumsden, and who wish to see it enjoyed for generations to come.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

We return to Greenspond for another installment of our Stories of Greenspond series. Recorded at two locations, the first continuing with our previous location in the fishing stage overlooking the cove behind Ida's Place, host Darren Sheppard interviews Rev. Deede and his wife Cynthia, who have made the visit to Greenspond annually for four decades, from New York State. They discuss their love for the island, its people, and religion. Then, it is off to Ship Island, and a visit with Linda White, to discuss the Greenspond Letter, where she shares publicly for the first time how she came up with the name (which involves political scandal),  her very popular Facebook group regarding the history of the island, and her work with the Memorial University archives.  One of our best shows yet, you must have a listen!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Send us a text

Catherine & Jenna work with Birds Canada, through their Bird Atlas program, tracking and recording all types of birds throughout the province, even in extreme remote locations. They, and their team, set out on a five-week wilderness trip to collect this data during this past Summer. We hosted them prior to their trip and again, upon their return, when we had them sit down with host Darren Sheppard to share their stores of their latest data collecting. Catherine & Jenna, who are based in the province, also share details about their overall positions with Birds Canada, a little about themselves personally, and how volunteers, like yourself, can help them with the Atlas and other programs.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c