12:00: Celebrating 25 years of conservation efforts with Save Our Sodus
1:00: The displacement of animals due to climate change
Today on "Environmental Connections" — a monthly series hosted by Jasmin Singer that covers climate-related issues affecting you — we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Save Our Sodus, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and shoreline of Sodus Bay. We’ll explore this impactful conservation group's history, achievements, and future goals and discuss how community-driven initiatives can make a lasting difference in preserving our natural resources.
Our guests:
- Don Riling, Board President of Save Our Sodus
- Dr. April Luehmann, Environmental Educator at the Warner Graduate School of Education at the University of Rochester
- Kyra Stephenson, Nature-Based Learning Coach at School No. 12 in the Rochester City School District
Then, in our second hour, we focus on the animals displaced by climate change. We'll discuss how species are being forced into unfamiliar territories, like birds migrating from Canada into upstate New York earlier than expected, and the challenges they face in these new environments. Our panel of experts will provide insights into the impact of climate change on wildlife and farmed animals, and what can be done to help these animals adapt and survive.
Our guests:
- Kevin Farrell, Director of Conservation Programs from the Genesee Land Trust
- Jonell Chudyk, Director of Mockingbird Farm Animal Sanctuary
- Karen Berger, Associate Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Rochester
- (joining remotely) Kathy Stevens, Founder and Executive Director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Tune in on the last Friday of every month from 12-2pm for "Environmental Connections."