GrizzCast

Alberta’s Threatened Grizzlies: Recovery Beyond the Headlines | Ep. 2: Andrea Morehouse

Alberta’s Threatened Grizzlies: Recovery Beyond the Headlines | Ep. 1: Gord Stenhouse

Welcome to GrizzCast Dispatches — short-format, real-time episodes on urgent grizzly bear conservation stories.In our first Dispatch series, host Nicholas Scapillati investigates the remarkable journey of Tex — a young male grizzly bear who swam across the Salish Sea and arrived on Texada Island. His presence has sparked debate, concern, and Indigenous-led calls for a new model of coexistence.In this episode, we are joined by BC Conservation Officer Sergeant Dean Miller to talk about grizzly bears returning to parts of Southwest BC, including the Sunshine Coast, and what this means for communities and conservation. We dive into on-the-ground details of Tex’s story, offering insight into the role of the Conservation Officer Service, how decisions like relocations are made, and the importance of public awareness, shared responsibilities, and partnerships — including with the shíshálh Nation — as people adapt to living with grizzlies returning to new and old ground.🔔 GrizzCast Season 2 officially launches later this summer — subscribe to stay tuned.🐻 Help bring these stories to life — donate or become a sponsor today: https://grizzcast.grizzlybearfoundation.com

Welcome to GrizzCast Dispatches — short-format, real-time episodes on urgent grizzly bear conservation stories.In our first Dispatch series, host Nicholas Scapillati investigates the remarkable journey of Tex — a young male grizzly bear who swam across the Salish Sea and arrived on Texada Island. His presence has sparked debate, concern, and Indigenous-led calls for a new model of coexistence.Dispatch #2 features renowned bear biologist, independent research scientist, and human-bear conflict expert Dr. Lana Ciarniello. Drawing on her deep knowledge of grizzly bear biology and behaviour, we explore why grizzlies are on the move, the difference between relocation and translocation, and practical advice for Texada Island residents on how to live safely with grizzly bears.This is the second of many timely updates you’ll hear between our deep-dive feature episodes.🔔 Subscribe to GrizzCast: Season 2 officially launches later this summer and more Dispatches are on the way — including behind-the-scenes updates, interviews with Conservation Officers, and what's next for Tex. Don’t miss out.🐻 Help bring these stories to life — donate or become a sponsor today: https://grizzcast.grizzlybearfoundation.com

GrizzCast is back — with a new season and a new sense of urgency 🐻🎧 Welcome to our first-ever GrizzCast Dispatch — short-format, real-time episodes on urgent grizzly bear conservation stories.In our first Dispatch series, Nicholas Scapillati investigates the remarkable journey of Tex — a young male grizzly bear who swam across the Salish Sea and made it to Texada Island. His presence has sparked debate, concern, and Indigenous-led calls for a new model of coexistence.We first speak with Tiy’ap thote – Erik Blaney of the Tla’amin Nation and the shishalh Nation’s resource stewardship team — who joins us to explore how Indigenous leadership is helping shape Tex’s future. From policy to culture, and traditional ecological knowledge to modern translocation planning, this is a story of hope, self-determination, and action.This is the first of many timely updates you’ll hear between our deep-dive feature episodes.🔔 Subscribe to GrizzCast: Season 2 officially launches later this summer and more Dispatches are on the way — including behind-the-scenes updates, interviews with Conservation Officers and scientists, and what's next for Tex. Don’t miss out.🐻 Help bring these stories to life — donate or become a sponsor today: https://grizzcast.grizzlybearfoundation.com