• 47. Conversation With IBEC Project Coordinator Jessica Vincent
    Jun 16 2025

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    On this episode, host Darren Sheppard speaks with Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation's Project Coordinator Jessica Vincent. Jessica has been with IBEC for over 18 months, with her work mostly focused on the Community Nominated Priority Place project in Cape Freels and Queen's Meade (Newtown). We discuss details about the project, plus other work that she is involved with, such as the Green Crab research in Bonavista and Notre Dame Bay's.


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    23 mins
  • 46. Aquatic Conservation Initiative - An In-depth Conversation
    May 15 2025

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    On this episode Host Darren Sheppard speaks with ACI staff members Rachael Brown and Gabby Riefesel about what ACI is, what they do, their projects, and much more! An environmental non-profit based in St. John's, but quickly expanding their reach throughout the east coast of the province. Similar to our work here at IBEC, ACI aims to improve the environment in multiple ways, while educating the public on the importance of good stewardship practices.

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    34 mins
  • 45. Mark Hewitt - Bird Photographer, Board Member, & More!
    Apr 15 2025

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    Mark Hewitt is an avid bird photographer, Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation board member, local theatre participant, and much more! He sat down with 709 Watershed host Darren Sheppard to discuss his love for photography, the environment, his experiences in Newfoundland and Canada, and other topics!

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    28 mins
  • 44. Back Country Cottages - A Conversation With Owner/Operators Marilyn & Grant Kelloway
    Mar 17 2025

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    After a length break, 709 Watershed is back to recording shows! With a new format, host Darren Sheppard interviews local tourist destination owners Marilyn & Grant Kelloway, who own Back Country Cottages, formally known as the IBEC research cabins in Number 2 Pond within the Indian Bay Watershed. Marilyn & Grant discuss their love for the environment, the opportunity they see with the property, & share their plans for their business with us.

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    30 mins
  • 43. Black Cat Cemetery Preservation - A Conversation with Robyn Lacy & Ian Petty
    Sep 24 2023

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    On this episode, Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Black Cat Cemetery Preservation regarding their latest work in cemeteries in Greenspond and other locations in Newfoundland. Robyn and Ian also talk about techniques used in such preservation work, how individuals or groups can contact them to have work done on their own graveyards, their love for Newfoundland & Labrador, and much more!

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    52 mins
  • 42. A Conversation with Qalipu First Nation's Councilor Frank Skeard
    Aug 30 2023

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    On this episode, host Darren Sheppard chats with Frank Skeard, Councilor with the Qalipu First Nation (Glenwood Ward). Frank also is the District Ecosystem Manager for Forest Management with the Provincial Government, and is a member of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce. Frank has a true love for nature and helping people, of which, he goes into detail on that, and more!

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    41 mins
  • 41. The 4th Annual Greenspond Show with guest Terry Carter, Linda White, & Heather Gordon
    Jul 30 2023

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    The fourth annual Greenspond show was recorded in mid-July, 2023 on site at Ida's Place within the fishing shed on the property. Guest included Terry Carter, owner of Sainsbury Lane, who talks about the history of the house, his roots to Greenspond, and summary of how he and his wife Elaine became owners of the beautiful home on the island. Linda White, publisher of the Greenspond Letter and administrator of the Greenspond Historical Society Facebook page, speaks about cemetery restoration and other historical pieces on the island. And Ida's Place owner/operator Heather Gordon, speaks about some of the connections she's made while operating the tea room for the past seven years.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 40. In-Depth Conversation with Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows
    Jun 20 2023

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    On this episode, we speak to Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows. Known affectionately as SAM, the organization works with the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture in Newfoundland & Labrador to secure, enhance, & restore important wildlife habitat within municipal planning boundaries. The Town of Indian Bay has been a member of SAM since 2016, which has allowed for a strong partnership between IBEC and SAM to develop on several projects and shared interest.

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    1 hr