90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

Join host Chris Clarke as he explores the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science, politics, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.

April 30, 2024
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S3E13: Why Protecting Cultural Sites is Important

Discover the widespread issue of looting and vandalism of archaeological resources in the Southwest US on this episode of 90 Miles from Needles. Shannon Cowell and Dusty Whiting from Archaeology Southwest discuss the impact of these crimes on Native American tribes and the importance of preserving...

April 25, 2024
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S3E12: Our 50th Episode

The desert needs you more than ever.

April 16, 2024
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S3E11: Desert Stories

A compelling perspective on the symbolic and literal connections between humans and the natural desert environment.

April 03, 2024
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00:44:3140.79 MB
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S3E10: Can the Wilson's Phalarope Save the Great Salt Lake?

The Great Salt Lake is in trouble, but a charismatic shorebird might provide a tool to save the lake, and the species that rely on it.

March 26, 2024
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S3E9: How Avi Kwa Ame Transformed My Life

In this episode, host Chris Clarke reflects on the significance of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada. He shares personal stories of his deep connection to the desert landscape and the transformative power it holds. The episode also includes excerpts from the ceremony celebrating the monu...

Listener Reviews

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Desert Love

Interesting observations but Ed Abbey wasn’t wrong. The greatest threat to wilderness are sprawl and development which are driven by population growth. Slow population increase to save nature seems like a simple way.

Jarhead0369 January 08, 2024
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I love this podcast. Chris and Alicia truly care about the desert and wild spaces in general. I can always count on them for thoughtful, nuanced, insightful commentary and interviews. As someone born and raised in the Mojave , I’m so grateful for what they do, and I’m happy I can help support the podcast.

Lauren Henley May 07, 2023
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Great Podcast

This podcast is the real deal. Hosted by 2 people who care about the Mojave, know about desert ecology, and have the ability to tell a good story. Thank you! Looking forward to many more episodes.

Fred Bell April 24, 2023

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