• The Guardians of Martin County's Braun and Audubon Florida's Paul Gray talk about Lake Okeechobee
    Jan 5 2026

    Join Greg Braun, Executive Director of the Guardians of Martin County, as he sits down with Dr. Paul Gray, a leading scientist from Audubon Florida, for an in-depth discussion on Lake Okeechobee. Discover the lake’s critical role in Florida’s water management, the challenges of water quality and harmful algae blooms, restoration efforts under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), and the vibrant wildlife that calls this ecosystem home. Learn how local residents can get involved and help protect this vital resource.Lake Okeechobee, water quality, Everglades restoration, Florida environment, algae blooms, Guardians of Martin County, Dr. Paul Gray, Audubon Florida, wildlife conservation, phosphorus pollution, water management, Florida lakes, environmental podcast,If you found this discussion valuable, please like, subscribe, and share! Visit our website for more resources, sign up for updates, or join our community to stay engaged with environmental issues in Martin County and beyond. Have questions or podcast topic suggestions? Leave a comment below!https://guardiansofmartincounty.comhttps://audubon.orghttps://riverscoalition.orghttps://eyeonlakeo.comHosted by Greg Brown (Guardians of Martin County). Special guest: Dr. Paul Gray (Audubon Florida). Produced by Impactful Media Group. Music and additional resources credited to their respective creators.#LakeOkeechobee #WaterQuality #EvergladesRestoration #FloridaWildlife #EnvironmentalPodcast #GuardiansOfMartinCounty #Conservation

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    34 mins
  • Guardians Podcast Episode 12: The Indian Riverkeeper Jim Moir
    Oct 25 2025

    Protecting the Indian River Lagoon: Water Quality, Wildlife, and Conservation Efforts | Guardians of Martin County Podcast

    Join Greg Braun, Executive Director of the Guardians of Martin County, as he welcomes Jim Moir, the Indian Riverkeeper, to discuss the vital work being done to protect the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary. In this in-depth conversation, you'll learn about water quality challenges, invasive species management, seagrass restoration, and the unique flora and fauna of the lagoon. Jim shares insights from his decades of experience in environmental advocacy, research, and hands-on conservation, highlighting collaborative efforts across organizations and the importance of community involvement. Discover how local actions impact the health of one of North America's most biodiverse estuaries and what you can do to help.

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    46 mins
  • Recreational Opportunities at Stormwater Treatment Areas in Martin County
    Jul 23 2025

    The Guardians are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts featuring Recreational Opportunities at Stormwater Treatment Areas in Martin County.Join Greg Braun, Executive Director of The Guardians of Martin County, and Jim Howe, Conservation Chair for Audubon Martin County, as they explore the recreational opportunities available at stormwater treatment areas (STAs). Discover how these public lands not only enhance water quality but also offer unique experiences for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.

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    36 mins
  • Plants Need Defenders Too
    Jan 3 2025

    The Guardians are pleased to release the most recent in our series of podcasts. This release features Guardians Executive Director, Greg Braun sitting down with Carly Batts and Emily Hartdegen from the Martin County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society to talk about native plants and projects in which the Chapter is involved.
    The podcast is available in both "Listen only", and "Listen and Watch", formats, which contains some graphics of Chapter outreach activities and plants at Peck's Lake Park, where the podcast was recorded. You can access the video version on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/dP_qtA3ZL9w

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    33 mins
  • Controlling Urban Sprawl
    Nov 24 2024

    Urban Sprawl and growth management often come to mind when we're sitting in backed-up traffic. But in actuality, decisions on these issues are made by our elected officials at almost every meeting. The Guardians of Martin County are pleased to release this podcast during which Kim Dinkins, Legislative and Policy Director for 1000 Friends of Florida sits down with Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun to talk about urban service districts and other aspects of growth management. Available in listen only, or listen and watch formats, join us to learn about one of the aspects that contribute to "The Martin County Difference".

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    39 mins
  • Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program
    Sep 25 2024

    The Guardians of Martin County are pleased to result the next installment in our podcast series. Meet the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program's Caleta Scott and Martin County's Elizabeth Kelly who join us for a 30-minute discussion about the National Estuary Program, and how they collaborate to make improvements to water quality and public awareness about the Lagoon.


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    32 mins
  • Changing the Nature of Aquatic Preservation With Ocean Research Conservation Association
    Jul 21 2024

    The Guardians of Martin County are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts that feature community organizations with whom the Guardians collaborate.


    This month, Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun discusses water quality issues with Edie Widder and Missy Weiss of the Ocean Research Conservation Association (ORCA). Learn about ORCA's investigations regarding water quality, sediments and fish in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary.


    The podcast is available in "audio only" and "listen & watch", which includes maps that show the results of various ORCA's studies in the Treasure Coast area".


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    29 mins
  • Stormwater Treatment Areas in Martin County
    Jun 5 2024

    The Guardians are pleased to release the next in our series of podcasts – Stormwater Treatment Area in Martin County. Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun meets with Martin County's Environmental Resource Administrator John Maehl and Mike Yustin to discuss projects in Martin County that improve water quality. Please visit our website: https://theguardiansofmartincounty.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguardiansofmartincounty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguardiansofmartincounty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGuardiansMC/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGuardiansofMC

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    39 mins