Episodes

  • 'The Cigarette Surfboard': QC Environmental Film Series, Feb. 8th.

    'The Cigarette Surfboard': QC Environmental Film Series, Feb. 8th.
    Jan 31 2026
    A surfer engineer creates a surfboard using 10,000 cigarette
 butts that becomes a catalyst for political activism for
protecting the health of our oceans.Reflection Speakers: Taylor Lane, Ciggy Board creator, and Ben Judkins, Filmmaker
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    4 mins
  • 'Beaver Fever': QC Environmental Film Series, Feb. 1st.

    'Beaver Fever': QC Environmental Film Series, Feb. 1st.
    Jan 24 2026
    The reintroduction of beavers into the English countryside brings environmental benefits along with problems to the landowners. More information at qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org.
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    4 mins
  • Celebrating Eddy Awards

    Celebrating Eddy Awards
    Jan 17 2026
    River Action looks to our river community to submit nominations for excellence in river projects, plans, or deserving grassroots leaders. When sending a candidate’s qualifications, keep it simple; we think you will like the format found on River Action’s website at riveraction.org/eddy awards. Simply explain why the person deserves recognition; tell us how the nominee moved against the current, as in an eddy, to achieve excellence on the Mississippi and its watershed.The award categories are:• Education, for innovative programs.• Design for new or renovated buildings with river access and views.• River Activity for recreation• Arts in performance, the written word, or fine arts• Stewardship in environmental enhancement• Revitalization in business or industry.At River Action, we believe these awards to be hugely important.• They inspire us to strive for similar achievements that contribute in meaningful ways.• They can foster a sense of community pride and encouragement for getting involved.• By highlighting big contributions, awards can attract new supporters.• They can highlight individuals who exemplify positive change, making them role models for others to emulate.• Lastly, by recognizing excellence, awards can create a culture of striving for high levels of innovation.Please submit your nomination by January 20, and plan to join us on April 30 at the Eddy Awards during River Action’s Fish & Fire event. You will be awed by the spirit of awardees, who, while working in…
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    2 mins
  • QC Environmental Film Series 7th Season

    QC Environmental Film Series 7th Season
    Jan 10 2026
    The QC Environmental Film Series is back for its 7th season in a new venue.
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    4 mins
  • Animals of Winter: Not like the Otters

    Animals of Winter: Not like the Otters
    Jan 3 2026
    As winter approaches, the animals of Nahant start to prepare how they will best survive the harsh cold, blowing snow, and frozen ground. Depending on the animal, they will either start packing for a 4 – 5-month tropical vacation or preparing to stay in their marsh neighborhoods all winter.
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    4 mins
  • Overwintering Queens

    Overwintering Queens
    Dec 27 2025
    When you think of hibernators, you may think of the typical examples: bears, groundhogs, and bats. It’s not as well-known that queen bumble bees exert a process similar to these hibernators as well! These queens are absolutely essential for the continuation of the colony. Each winter, the new queen will find a spot for shelter to escape the harsh, cold, and nutrient-deficient environment. These spots could be piles of leaf litter, under bushes, or in old burrows.
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    4 mins
  • Ending Protections Wetlands and Streams

    Ending Protections Wetlands and Streams
    Dec 20 2025
    Ending Protections Wetlands and Streams
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    4 mins
  • 2025 UN Climate Conference

    2025 UN Climate Conference
    Dec 13 2025
    2025 UN Climate Conference
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    4 mins