Seven Rivers Unbound

Welcome to Seven Rivers Unbound: a Wild and Scenic Journey through the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed. Explore the Wood-Pawcatuck's Wild and Scenic Rivers through Seven Rivers Unbound! Learn how scientists, artists, hikers, and birders enjoy and conserve the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed and its federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. This podcast is brought to you by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council, and is hosted by Casey Merkle and Hugh Markey.

Seven Rivers Unbound is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Seven Rivers Unbound, a science show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Dragonfly Nymphs and the National Park Service at Mastuxet Brook

  Dec 2, 202519 minS2

  <p>Explore Mastuxet Brook, a tributary of a Wild and Scenic River, with podcast host Hugh Markey and Lauren Bonatakis, the Wood Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers National Park Service Representative, as they search for dragonfly nymphs. Lauren shares her expertise in stream ecology and explains why monitoring our streams for water quantity and quality is so important.</p><p><br>In this episode, we discover the incredible “superpower” of dragonfly nymphs, their ability to help detect mercury in our waterways. This is the first year that the Stewardship Council has collected dragonfly nymphs for sampling and contributing to the Drag...

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  Episode #1

  Dragonfly Nymphs and the National Park Service at Mastuxet Brook

  Nov 19, 202519 minS2

  <p>Explore Mastuxet Brook, a tributary of a Wild and Scenic River, with podcast host Hugh Markey and Lauren Bonatakis, the Wood Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers National Park Service Representative, as they search for dragonfly nymphs. Lauren shares her expertise in stream ecology and explains why monitoring our streams for water quantity and quality is so important.<br/><br/>In this episode, we discover the incredible “superpower” of dragonfly nymphs, their ability to help detect mercury in our waterways. This is the first year that the Stewardship Council has collected dragonfly nymphs for sampling and contributing to the Dragonfly Merc...

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  Episode #9

  Geology near the Pawcatuck River with Dr. Boving

  Nov 5, 202518 minS1

  <p>Join Hugh Markey and Marc Doherty for a walking tour through the Champlin Farm Preserve with Dr. Thomas Boving, a hydrogeologist and professor at the University of Rhode Island. As we explore the landscape, Dr. Boving uncovers how glaciers, fault lines, and flowing water have shaped the land over millennia. From bedrock to boulders, we learn how geology and hydrology reveal the power of our rivers.<br>Dr. Boving is a professor in URI’s Department of Geosciences and an expert in groundwater protection, contaminant transport, and sustainable water management.</p><p>To learn more about Champlin Farm Preserve or...

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  Episode #8

  How the Shunock River Powered North Stonington, CT with Vilma Gregoropoulos

  Nov 5, 202534 minS1

  <p>Listen in as Vilma Gregoropoulos, landscape expert and historian with the North Stonington Historical Society, guides us through the story of water power, industry, and mill town life. Together, we explore how the Shunock River and its tributaries powered the mills that built North Stonington. Throughout the episode, Vilma weaves in local lore, bringing the past to life through rich detail and expert insight.</p><p>This podcast is brought to you by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council, and is hosted by Casey Merkle and Hugh Markey.<br /></p><p>Follow us on:</p><p>Facebook: ⁠htt...

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  Episode #7

  Counting Waterfowl with Wildlife Biologist, Jenny Kilburn

  Nov 5, 202513 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Hugh Markey and Casey Merkle wade into the world of waterfowl  monitoring with experts from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM). Jenny Kilburn, Principal Wildlife Biologist, explains how annual waterfowl counts help track species trends, inform conservation efforts, and guide regulations.</p><p>Whether you’re a birdwatcher, hunter, or conservationist, this episode provides valuable insights into how RI DEM works to protect waterfowl and their critical habitats across our Wild and Scenic Rivers watershed (and beyond).</p><p>Looking to volunteer with RI DEM as a wildlife monitor? Visit https://dem.ri.gov...

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