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Here at WELC, we envision a thriving, resilient future for western U.S. lands, waters, wildlife, and communities in the face of a changing climate. The Stories of Kinship podcast shares key updates as we work toward this vision, connecting our efforts across subject matter and state lines. Along the way, we share ideas to inspire hope and meaningful action in these chaotic times. Hosted by WELC’s Suze Wehr, each episode features expert guests in the world of environmental advocacy, from own staff attorneys to friends and partners across this field. Tune in below and subscribe at our Stories of Kinship Substack<\/a>, Apple Podcasts<\/a>, or Spotify<\/a> to catch the next episode!
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Episode 7: Environmental Justice for All (39:38)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We\u2019re back! After a break from sharing episodes, Stories of Kinship is returning with a timely conversation featuring WELC board member, Cliff Villa.<\/p>\n

As professor and tenured faculty member at the University of New Mexico School of Law, Cliff provides clinical training to students in the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Clinic. Before joining UNM, Cliff spent more than 20 years as legal counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he focused on laws that you probably like very much, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. He also provided policy direction for national programs, including Superfund cleanup efforts and emergency response. So, quite the resume, and a much needed perspective on the challenges America is facing right now.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll talk about his new book, Environmental Justice: Law, Policy and Regulation <\/em>(4th edition)<\/a>, explore examples from Cliff\u2019s career exemplifying why environmental justice is for everyone, and learn about different pathways to winning people-powered progress in our communities, from Superfund successes to negotiating community benefits.<\/p>\n

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Episode 6: Community Power (Latino Conservation Week) (40:50)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Coming up on September 13-21, Latino Conservation Week (LCW) will bring together communities to connect with nature, take their first steps in advocacy training, and celebrate what it means to be Latino in conservation. Led by Hispanic Access Foundation and partner organizations across the country, LCW is a special moment to amplify the work of local leaders and create access points for whole families to find their space in the outdoors.<\/p>\n

From nine events in 2014 to over 360 events in 2024, LCW has grown rapidly through collaboration between local grassroots efforts, nonprofits, faith-based groups, and government organizations and agencies. There\u2019s truly a place for everyone to get involved, and you can learn more (and find an event near you!) at latinoconservationweek.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Joining WELC to talk more about this exciting week, the mission at Hispanic Access Foundation, and his journey into this work is Luis Cruz, Latino Conservation Week program coordinator at HAF. Together, we explore how this week started, challenges and amazing things happening in the Latino conservation community today, and how the climate movement can continue evolving as an intersectional force for change, justice, and restoration<\/p>\n

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Episode 5:<\/strong> Endangered Definitions in the ESA (44:56)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Humpback whales. California condors. Island foxes. What do these species have in common? In addition to a shared characteristic of general awesomeness, these special creatures also escaped very near extinctions thanks to protections from the Endangered Species Act (ESA).<\/p>\n

A core environmental law in the U.S., the ESA represents one of the best tools we have for safeguarding wildlife and critical habitat. Yet, as you may have heard back in May, aspects of this important law are being targeted by the current administration. Federal agencies (the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration) recently issued a proposed rule to change a key component of the ESA’s functions: its definition of harm.<\/em><\/p>\n

Folks across the conservation sector are examining what this could mean for wildlife and regulations, so to give some context, today\u2019s episode discusses the history of the law, its current definitions, and what exactly this proposed rule is trying to alter. WELC Wildlands and Wildlife Staff Attorney Karli Uwaine, who worked on WELC\u2019s public comments in response to this proposed rule, provides in-depth background for why the ESA’s specific definitions matter and how to take action in the waiting period before official rule updates.<\/p>\n

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Episode 4: Beavers, Crossings, and Showing Up (37:03)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Whether you love creatures with a gift for ecological engineering or want to see more stunning overpasses and underpasses help highways everywhere become safer (for drivers and wildlife!), this one\u2019s for you. Our team could not be more excited to share this episode featuring WELC deputy director and incredible wildlife advocate, Sristi Kamal, along with our special guest, Ben Goldfarb. You may recognize Ben from his beloved books, Eager<\/em> and Crossings\u2014<\/em>two works responsible for converting quite a lot of folks into Beaver Believers and road ecology enthusiasts\u2014and it\u2019s a treat to have him join us this week.<\/p>\n

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Episode 3: Beyond the Federal Doomscroll (36:44)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cAre you failing with the doomscrolling as much as I am?\u201d The past two months have been a lot on every level. For those of us trying to strike the balance between informed and overwhelmed, it\u2019s hard to know where to focus. So in this conversation, WELC\u2019s Erik Schlenker-Goodrich guides us through impacts from recent Executive Orders, DOGE projects, and attacks on foundational environmental laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. We discuss what this means from a broader national perspective (spoiler alert: it\u2019s, uh, not amazing) and how we\u2019re preparing to tackle these issues in the months ahead. Towards the end, we\u2019ll provide a couple of quick updates on New Mexico and Oregon legislative session efforts, so stick it out for some good news there, and thanks so much for tuning in!
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Episode 2: Montana Youth Make History (23:11)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In December 2024, 16 youth plaintiffs and the legal teams at WELC, Our Children\u2019s Trust, and McGarvey Law made climate justice HISTORY! In a massive victory at the Montana Supreme Court after years of work, the court upheld a landmark decision in favor of youth climate activists. In a final 6-1 vote, the justices ruled that Montana was violating residents\u2019 constitutional right to a clean environment. For Stories of Kinship: Episode 2, host Suze Wehr interviews WELC staff attorneys Barbara Chillcott and Melissa Hornbein for an in-depth account of the long road to victory and what it now means for climate justice in Montana (and beyond).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Episode 1: Water, Climate, and Holding the Line in New Mexico (19:54)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What’s it like to advocate at the state level while trying to track and oppose the chaos we\u2019re seeing at the federal level? What are WELC\u2019s priorities for the 2025 New Mexico legislative session? What can people do to stay focused and fired up during this insane time? Welcome to Stories of Kinship, Episode 1: Water, Climate, and Holding the Line in New Mexico. Join WELC\u2019s Erik Schlenker-Goodrich, Communications Director Brian Sweeney, and host Suze Wehr for a discussion on key bills to support in New Mexico right now, including the Clean Horizons Act and two pieces of legislation (now one combined bill) restoring protections for New Mexico water. The episode also highlights the intersectional coalitions building power for change through these legislative efforts, strategies for speaking up where you are right now, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

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