Hi, I'm Dannel. I work at your local hard wear store. In my free time, I volunteer at the local high school IT department . I also have a small weekend hobbie of grooming chickens. Originally from Tuscany, a small family life my mother being a middle school/ college teacher. Father a gay, Christian rebublican for a Jewish news paper in the southern Tuscon county. Ask about my cousin. Jimmy Skinny Jones, best skin scoop skin soup in all of Chicago!!
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The Ladies Speak explores the lives and legacies of American women classical composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries – a group of pioneers often overlooked by the mainstream classical world. The series will examine the work of Florence Price, Amy Beach, Margaret Ruthven Lang and others, making the case that they should be considered within the pantheon of great music produced by this country.
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In an effort to inspire and educate people about river-based issues throughout our watershed, we share the stories of those connected with the environmental, recreational and therapeutic aspects of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.
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Fiction and features from editors, authors, and new issues of Analog Science Fiction & Fact, the longest continuously running science fiction magazine.
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The newest Director of Lycoming College's Clean Water Institute, Matt Kaunert has a long history of Eastern hellbender research in western PA. He shares some of that and his nest box work, what he's seen in studying hellbender reproduction and trends across the state.
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August 14, 2024: Dr. Peter Petokas
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We check back in with Dr. Peter Petokas and his work on the Eastern hellbender in the Susquehanna River watershed to see what the species' status current status is, what work is being done and how we can act now to preserve the hellbender before it is too late.
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Mike Toolan, the Musser Gap Conservation Director, talks about the 355-acre Musser Gap Greenway. The venue, created via a partnership with Penn State University and the Clearwater Conservancy, is dedicated to connecting people to nature while water quality and habitat in Centre County. Interview by West Branch Regional Director Andrew Bechdel…
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Susquehanna University graduate Danielle Tryon shares details about her study on sculpin done at the Freshwater Research Institute's stream channels that look at how the species reacts to thermal changes in a waterway, some interesting discoveries and what we should learn from this work.
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Susquehanna University student Jay Schofield discusses the interconnectedness of our ecosystems and how we can have a positive impact, enjoyment of restoration projects like an analog beaver dam effort at the university and the importance of volunteering.
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Susquehanna University student Sarah Joy talks about what brought her from Florida to central Pennsylvania, what sparked her love of nature and why environmental education and advocacy is so important for her and others.
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Award-winning pianist and Black Chicago Renaissance scholar Dr. Samantha Ege introduces listeners to composer and pianist Helen Eugenia Hagan, who wrote a virtuosic piano concerto while still a student at Yale University. Dr. Ege also recounts her 2022 collaboration to bring the work back to the stage where it debuted more than a century earlier.…
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Dickinson College student and Bloomsburg native Theadora Duane shares about her journey to study environmental work starting as early as the third grade, lessons she has learned from beekeeping at college and why it is so important for people to get outdoors and into nature.
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BONUS EPISODE - Ivory Duo interview on Helen Eugenia Hagan
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London-based Ivory Piano Duo Ensemble's Natalie Tsaldarakis and Panayotis Archontides talk about their collaboration with composer Lola Perrin to transcribe Hagan's Piano Concerto in C Minor from a handwritten score provided by Yale University.De către Matt Spangler
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Episode 8: Expert Witness by Leonard Richardson
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The elsp are a species of megafauna who have been driven to the brink of extinction by environmental threats and reluctance to reproduce. When a wave of petty crime takes over the elsp's sanctuary planet, law enforcement is quick to suspect sanctuary workers. But an intrepid scientist decides to investigate for herself, and finally figure out if th…
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Tom Clark, the Abandoned Mine Program Project Development Manager for Kleinfelder Engineering, has a long history of working with Abandoned Mine Drainage issues in the state. He talks about those experiences as well as recent opportunities for treatment via funding, including $68 million for a project on the Tioga River. Interview by Northern Tier …
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April 30, 2024: Michael Kinney
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Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association President Michael Kinney discusses the preparation before his 200-plus-mile adventure paddling the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which begins May 1. He talks about what inspired the trip, what has gone into planning and what he hopes to achieve while on the river.…
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April 22, 2024: Joshua Caldwell
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Joshua Caldwell, director of the film "Mending the Line" which has been trending on Netflix and other online platforms, talks about the therapy of fly fishing, the importance of protecting our clean water resources, details behind the success of the film and what he hopes people take away from it.
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A furbearer biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Tom Keller is at the forefront of the agency's American Marten reintroduction project. He speaks about that head of the agency's April plan decision as well as trends in other mammals, including the muskrat.
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March 5, 2024: Dr. Edward Levri
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Professor of Biology at Penn State Altoona, Dr. Edward Levri has studied the invasive New Zealand mud snail extensively both abroad and locally. He shares details on why it is so dangerous to our aquatic ecosystem and some ways we can all help slow its spread.
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Episode 7: Mariposa de Hierro - Matt McHugh
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Rosalina has just begun working at a migrant camp with her parents when before long a swarm of small, bee-like machines starts following her wherever she goes, sparking a media sensation. Here is “Mariposa de Hierro” read and written by Matt McHugh.
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On this episode, composer, conductor and bassoonist Damali Willingham shines a brief light on L. Viola Kinney, of whom we know little, but who wrote "Mother's Sacrifice," a romantic piano work that still captivates to this day.De către Matt Spangler
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February 6, 2024: Andrew Bechdel
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New part-time West Branch Regional Director for the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Bechdel has a long history of environmental education and talks about the value of connecting with our natural resources and how he wants to best represent the needs of the western portion of the watershed.…
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Recently hired as the part-time Northern Tier Regional Director for the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Shosh also serves as Communications and Outreach Advisor for the Potter County Conservation District. She talks about her background, the region and ways people can make a difference.
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Episode 6: For Every Bee, a Hive - by Benjamin C. Kinney
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Tamar is on a mission to salvage usable technology from a space debris field. Her routine assignment turns dicey when her crew mates vanish, and a foreign AI appears on Tamar’s radar persistently trying to communicate. Here is “For Every Bee, a Hive,” read and written by Benjamin C. Kinney.
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Episode 5: The Eiffel Tower of Trappist-1d by Jeff Reynolds
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With Earth long destroyed by war and ecological disaster, Ernie, Kate, and Harv are humans who have started new lives on a far-flung exoplanet. With scarce options for good food or money, the trio decides to embark on a project that may net them a little cash, and remind them of what life back home used to be like. This is “The Eiffel Tower of Trap…
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Episode 4: Fly Straight and Don't Get Eaten - by Vera Brook
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Before he goes away to college, all Noah wants to do is relax, play video games with his friends, and practice for an upcoming tournament. His mother, however, has a different plan for her son: She’s asked his aunt Meg—whom he hasn’t seen in ten years—to take him on a little camping trip. Reluctantly, Noah goes along, but soon finds that he may hav…
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August 16, 2023: Dr. Jennifer Elick & Olivia Weaver
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Associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at Susquehanna University Dr. Jennifer Elick and student researcher Olivia Weaver, of Sunbury, talk about their study of a legacy island, formed of coal waste, in our river and what we should learn from it in terms of our legacy of impacting the environment.…
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Episode 3: The Carina Nebula by Kelsey Hutton
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Meadow is a curious teenager who has spent her entire life on a large space ship. She thirsts for adventure, or at least a break from her overbearing mother. One day, she meets an artist who is desperately trying to clean-up a spill of small, colorful beads—not an easy task in zero-g, and a serious violation of safety code that Meadow’s mom is eage…
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Advocational archeologist Kim Mattern, curator for the Snyder County Historical Museum, talks about Native American artifacts found along rivers and creeks and the lessons they can teach us about ancestors who lived in these areas.
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Episode 9: Double Feature: A Place for Pax & Collateral Damage
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For our May/June issue, we have a special treat for our listeners—a double feature! First up is “A Place for Pax” read and written by Colin Mattson, followed by “Collateral Damage” by Jen Downes. Both stories feature spunky protagonists who are making due in futures that feature farming, ingenuity, and creative solutions.…
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March 31, 2023: Songs of the Susquehanna Reveal Episode
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Check out our special episode where we share with you the 20 songs that will be on our Songs of the Susquehanna Volume 3 playlist. We chat with some of the musicians and get the story behind their work.
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March 28, 2023: Andrew Rockhound
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Andrew Eppig, better known as Rockhound, talks about the geology of the Susquehanna River, its historical connection, some unique (AMD) impacts today and how people can best explore the rocks of our river region.
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Episode 8: What Women Want - Katherine Tunning
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Laxi is an alien visitor from the noble house of vlarg who doesn’t like to conquer planets by force—at least not at first. Invasion and domination are boring, conventional, and these days even the elders on their home planet agree. Instead, Laxi prefers to spend time on the world they intend to capture, sowing instability from within before making …
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Gena Branscombe rose from the depths of great personal tragedy to write what was hailed as one of the finest oratorios of its time. Listen now to her story, and the journey of mezzo-soprano Kathleen Shimeta to preserve Branscombe's legacy in this century.De către Matt Spangler
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February 3, 2023: Dr. Brian Mangan
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Dr. Brian Mangan, Professor of Environmental and Ecological Sciences and Biology at Kings College, talks about mercury research in macro species such as crayfish and hellgrammites, as well as overall river health and trends he's noticed.
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Episode 7: The Area Under the Curve by Matt McHugh
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In Matt McHugh’s newest tale, Emi and Zieka are elite candidates that fought as hard as they could for a spot on the generation ship. Could leaving a son behind be worth the privilege to travel with humanity’s future? Find out in our newest podcast “The Area Under the Curve.”
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December 14, 2022: Travis Wingard
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Travis Wingard, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator for the PA Wilds region, talks about the program's evolution in the PA Wilds region, recent expansion into new counties and why people should get involved.
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Episode 6: Maximum Efficiency by Holly Schofield
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K3RA is an android programmed to pursue efficiency in everything it does, from working factory floors to killing its designers’ enemies. When it encounters a sluggish soybean farmer just after suffering a wartime wound, K3RA comes to a realization that may bring peace to the world. Here is “Maximum Efficiency,” read and written by Holly Schofield.…
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November 2, 2022: Sydney Stark, Megan Schall and Geoffrey Smith
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Research student Sydney Stark, Assistant Professor of Biology at Penn State-Hazleton Megan Schall and PA Fish and Boat Commission biologist Geoffrey Smith wrap up their discussion on invasive flathead catfish with findings from recent dietary studies and the importance of community involvement.
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October 18, 2022: Vicki Blazer
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Vicki Blazer, a research fishery biologist of the US Geological Survey, shares details about PFAS, what they are, where they come from and trends in the emerging contaminant in fish species in our watershed.
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Episode 5: Taking the Waters by Tim McDaniel
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In Tim McDaniel’s “Taking the Waters,” a scientist must negotiate for our planet’s future. See how she does in our newest podcast from the September/October issue.
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Independent filmmaker Scott Morris talks about his new documentary, "American River," ahead of a special screening of the film scheduled as part of a Clean Water Celebration in Lewisburg on Oct. 15, 2022.
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Leslie Rieck, of Lycoming College, talks about the Clean Water Institute, current research efforts, storm water concerns in the Williamsport area and ways people can make a difference at home and via citizen science work.
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August 6, 2022: Geoff Smith, Sydney Stark and Megan Schall
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PA Fish and Boat Commission biologist Geoffrey Smith, research student Sydney Stark and Assistant Professor of Biology at Penn State-Hazleton Megan Schall continue the discussion about flatheads by looking at other waterways where flatheads have invaded and what red flags are being seen in the Susquehanna.…
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Columbia County Conservation District watershed specialist and environmental educator Abby Sieg talks about the upcoming Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival, the importance of watershed groups and environmental education.
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July 14, 2022: Megan Schall, Geoff Smith and Sydney Stark
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Assistant Professor of Biology at Penn State-Hazelton Megan Schall, PA Fish and Boat Commission biologist Geoffrey Smith and research student Sydney Stark talk about aquatic invasive species with a focus on the flathead catfish. ** This is the first of what will be a three-part series on the flathead and its impacts regionally.…
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Episode 4: My Nascent Garden & Risky Harvest DOUBLE FEATURE
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Our July/August podcast is a special double feature: First, Melanie Harding-Shaw reads "My Nascent Garden," in which an AI navigates a complicated relationship; then Geoffrey Hart narrates his tale "Risky Harvest," telling the story of a harvest event that is intertwined with mating and survival.
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In this special episode of our podcast, Bucknell University's Andrew Stuhl discusses the numerous long-ranging ripple effects that the historic Agnes flooding had on our watershed 50 years ago this month. He talks about impacts including ecological, economic, emotional, social, agricultural and numerous others, and the important lessons learned fro…
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Andrew Bechdel is involved with numerous local outdoors programs, pulling from his degree in recreation management from LHU to provide environmental education and striving to connect people with our natural resources.
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Episode 3: Bounty 1486 by Wendy Nikel
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Delia Serrano is a crack disposal engineer for the CosmoSweep Coropration. On a typical workday, she’s catching bits of space junk and sending them to a fiery demise in earth’s atmosphere. But when NASA needs her unique skills for a daring rescue mission, Serrano jumps into action in the thrilling tale “Bounty 1486,” read and written by the author,…
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Peyton Curley, a rising junior at Susquehanna University studying environmental science, will serve as the MSRKA's summer intern for 2022. Get to know her and what drives her passion for our environmental resources.
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Jeremy Hoffman, of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, answers questions about a reported water draw concern in the watershed, talking about thresholds for when water draws are an issue and when you should report one.
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Susquehanna University Associate Professor of Chemistry Lou Ann Tom talks about pharmaceuticals, our waterways and efforts to better detect issues and reduce impacts via photodegradation research.
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Margaret Ruthven Lang was the first woman composer to write a work performed by a major American orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1893. She went on to write many piano works and songs that were performed and lauded around the world. Yet she quit composing in 1917, at the age of 50. Find out why, and the importance of her work to American…
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