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  • SEA on KFOI – November 16, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, Tom O’Mara discusses his hands-on approach to sustainable living in Happy Valley. From building a custom passive-solar home to powering an electric vehicle with a residential solar array, Tom shares practical insights into reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving “zeroed out” energy bills. The program also…

  • SEA on KFOI – November 14, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, David Ledger covers a major local conservation victory where the Battle Creek Alliance successfully pressured Sierra Pacific Industries into withdrawing a flawed 1,000-acre clear-cutting plan. The broadcast also explores the rising impact of feral cat populations on wild birds in Redding and celebrates a successful community…

  • SEA on KFOI – November 9, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, David Ledger highlights local environmental updates, including a $995,000 grant awarded to the City of Redding for a new permeable-surface trail along Boulder Creek and post-fire trail restoration efforts at Mary Lake. The program also previews the upcoming Costco environmental hearing and features a discussion on…

  • SEA on KFOI – November 2, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, David Ledger explores the concept of preservation, highlighting President Teddy Roosevelt’s historic call to protect public lands and the ongoing modern legal battles surrounding the Bears Ears National Monument. The featured guest is Paul Vieno, Executive Director of the Shasta Land Trust, who explains how conservation…

  • SEA on KFOI – October 26, 2018

    On this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers local environmental updates—including regional trail closures, upcoming native plant field trips, and free post-Carr Fire erosion control materials—alongside broader eco-news discussing California’s SB 100 clean energy goals and the European Union’s recent single-use plastic ban, before transitioning into an interview with Anne…

  • SEA on KFOI – October 5, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers local environmental advocacy and community actions across the North State. The broadcast highlights a recent SEA Redding City Council candidates forum tackling critical local issues like urban sprawl, climate change, and oak tree preservation. The program also features updates on upcoming community…

  • SEA on KFOI – September 28, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers local environmental advocacy and community actions across the North State. The broadcast highlights a recent SEA screening of the urban forestry film Made in the Shade and previews an upcoming Redding City Council candidates forum tackling critical local issues like urban sprawl,…

  • SEA on KFOI – September 21, 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers regional conservation efforts and community environmental updates across the North State. The broadcast highlights local trail openings following the Carr Fire, previews a screening of the urban forestry documentary Made in the Shade, and details an upcoming Redding City Council candidates forum…

  • SEA on KFOI – September 14 2018

    In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers local environmental advocacy and community actions across the North State. The broadcast highlights an upcoming SEA screening of the urban forestry film Made in the Shade, featuring a presentation on Redding’s tree planting goals and post-Carr Fire re-oak efforts. The program also…