Podcasts

Seaweed Harvesting and Cultivation

(Airdate: February 12, 2023) In this episode of Coastal Cafe, host Ashli Blow takes us into our underwater forests to explore Washington’s emerging seaweed farms. We hear from several voices including Washington Sea Grant Carbon Specialist Meg Chadsey, Pacific Sea Farms Co-Founder Mike Spranger, S’Klallam Vice Tribal Chair Loni Grinnell-Greninger, Lee-Ann Ennis of the Vital Kelp Restoration Project, and Vashon Island Kelp Forest Owner Mike Kollins. Together, we learn about the economics and environmental benefits of kelp and seaweed as well as the limitations.

Nature Now #606 Jamestown S’Klallam History, part 1

(Reprise Airdate: February 15, 2023) Follow the historical and current use of western red cedar with tribal vice-chair Loni Greninger of Jamestown S’Klallam tribe and Nature Now host Mary Robson.

A New Business Possibility for Our Country

(February 13, 2023 – A New Business Possibility for Our Country) Getting wiggy with the most pervasive expression in history. OMG!!!!

EJFR Chief Jeff Black

(Airdate: February 13, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Chief Bret Black of East Jefferson Fire Rescue about the special election on February 14 – the “Tax Levy Lid Lift” and discusses strategic planning for the fire department going forward.

Our Working Waterfront ~ 2/10/23

Pete Langley has been the owner of the Port Townsend Foundry since he re-established it in 1983, nearly 100 years later. The use of heritage techniques as well as modern technology allows Port Townsend Foundry’s craftspeople to produce pieces of continuing history. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and Co-Host Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend’s Director, join Pete for an up-close-and-personal tour, along with some sage insights about craftsmanship and about the niche Port Townsend Foundry serves in the Industry.

Brewocracy Now ~ 2/09/23

Taylor’s guests included Connie Anderson, Port Townsend City Director of Finance and Technology, and Monica MickHager, City Councilor and chair of the Finance and Budget subcommittee. Topics discussed included the budget process, the role of the F&B Subcommittee, funding source “buckets”, and how that impacts spending. They also talked about the city’s progress on debt and Connie reminded us about the ongoing Financial Sustainability Initiative. The City of PT Budget itself may be found here.

Nature Now #605
Prairie/Oak Habitats – Part 2

(Airdate: February 8, 2023) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with guest Dr. Fred Sharpe about the recent Cascade Prairie-Oak Partnership (CPOP) conference, and reviews various efforts at prairie and oak savanna habitat conservation in the PNW.

Marine Wildlife Hospital

(Airdate: February 7, 2023) Casey McClean, Executive Director and Founder of SR3 Sealife Response Rehab and Research, along with board member Ken Bach discuss with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can the critical work of SR3, the Pacific Northwest’s only hospital dedicated to marine wildlife. This rehab center located in Des Moines WA focuses on responding, rehabilitating, and researching the condition of our Salish Sea and the wildlife that it inhabits. Join us for this compelling conversation and discover how you can get involved.

#216 Lisa Zelinsi, Pharm Made

(Airdate: February 7, 2023) Maryanne interviews Lisa Zelinsi, founder & CEO of Pharm-Made, a fledgling company that makes plant-based health and beauty products. Lisa tries to create products that are sustainable, organic and uses plants from our local forests and farms. Her background as a pharmacist helps shape her formulas. But she creates products to fill real-world needs & problems – her grandmother’s dry, cracked heels inspired her to make an ointment called “Saturate.” Her mother-in-law’s arthritis resulted in her creation of “Joint Salvation.” Her products are featured in some local shops & spas. They are also online at pharm-made.com.