Sustainable Idaho explores Idaho's sustainability topics by considering three key pillars of sustainability: economic, societal, and environmental aspects. Sustainable Idaho explores topics that matter to Idahoans.
Sustainable Idaho is a partnership between ISU's Sustainability Club and the Portneuf Resource Council. New student hosts are hired for Sustainable Idaho at the beginning of each new school year. Organization, planning, and technical assistance for the program is by a steering committee consisting of scientists, experts in their field and ISU faculty.
You can find out more about the Portneuf Resource Council at www.PortneufResourceCouncil.org. Contact us with your comments and ideas, or for hosting opportunities at PortneufResource@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
For archived episodes: https://www.kisu.org/show/sustainable-idaho
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Water is the foundation for human civilization and human life. Dr. Trina Running talks to Jessa about water’s critical role in human civilization and the changing environment.
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To round off the Lava Ridge Wind Project series, Jessa talks to Magic Valley Energy’s Senior Director of Project Development, Luke Papez, about the considerations that went into creating the original proposal. Luke answers some important questions, like why MVE decided on the proposed area for the project, where the energy from the wind farm will go, and how wildlife was factored into the original proposal.
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On the penultimate episode of the Lava Ridge series, Jessa talks with the Conservation Program Coordinator for the Wildlife Federation, Garrett Visser, who explains the concerns around Pronghorn migration patterns and sage-grouse habitat. He also expresses what he hopes to see for Idaho’s future in renewable energy, a future he hopes will bring renewable energy to Idaho while protecting Idaho’s beloved wildlife.
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Jessa finishes her conversation with Kasey Prestwich about what’s next in the BLM process when considering the Lava Ridge Wind Project. She then discusses some of the reservations of Magic Valley residents with a resident, Shauna Robinson
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Lava Ridge’s Project Director from the Bureau of Land Management, Kasey Prestwich, walks Jessa through the thorough process of assessing a project proposal and preparing a draft environmental impact statement.
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Jessa talks with Idaho Conservation League’s Public Lands Director, John Robison, to gain a better understanding of the Environmental Impact Statement process conducted by the Bureau of Land Management, and hear the ICL’s take on the Lava Ridge DEIS.
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Peter Richardson from Idaho Energy Freedom introduces the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project to Jessa and expresses IEF’s stance on it.
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On her first solo episode, Jessa talks with Peter Richardson, an energy attorney who is the nominal chair of Idaho Energy Freedom, a blossoming organization based in Bosie, Idaho. Peter introduces Jessa to this organization and some of their recent projects.
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Sustainable Idaho reflects on the past year and says goodbye to Emma.
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Jessa and Emma sit down with Mike Settell from Watershed Guardians to gain an understanding of this unique Idaho organization.