# 709 Watershed 709 Watershed host Darren Sheppard guides you through interviews with guest that have a direct impact on the Indian Bay Watershed and "The Shore". These are the experts, storytellers, and decision-makers in politics, environmental topics, tourism, and business. 709 Watershed is based in beautiful Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Co-Producer Paul Vincent. Ads recorded by Kaylene Stagg. Page: Feed: --- ## 48. European Green Crab & Shorebird Research: A Conversation with Katie & Tim _2025-10-05_ Send a text On this episode, we welcome IBEC's very own Environmental Field Technicians, specializing in European Green Crab trapping, Katie Miller and Tim Juvonen. Both have been travelling throughout the Notre Dame Bay and Bonavista Bay area these past few months, conducting European Green Crab research, in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The invasive species is… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/17960447-48-european-green-crab-shorebird-research-a-conversation-with-katie-tim.mp3) ## 47. Conversation With IBEC Project Coordinator Jessica Vincent _2025-06-16_ Send a text 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/17346465-47-conversation-with-ibec-project-coordinator-jessica-vincent.mp3) ## 46. Aquatic Conservation Initiative - An In-depth Conversation _2025-05-15_ Send a text 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/17166519-46-aquatic-conservation-initiative-an-in-depth-conversation.mp3) ## 45. Mark Hewitt - Bird Photographer, Board Member, & More! _2025-04-15_ Send a text 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! Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/16974140-45-mark-hewitt-bird-photographer-board-member-more.mp3) ## 44. Back Country Cottages - A Conversation With Owner/Operators Marilyn & Grant Kelloway _2025-03-17_ Send a text 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/16791515-44-back-country-cottages-a-conversation-with-owner-operators-marilyn-grant-kelloway.mp3) ## 43. Black Cat Cemetery Preservation - A Conversation with Robyn Lacy & Ian Petty _2023-09-24_ Send a text 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!… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/13649608-43-black-cat-cemetery-preservation-a-conversation-with-robyn-lacy-ian-petty.mp3) ## 42. A Conversation with Qalipu First Nation's Councilor Frank Skeard _2023-08-30_ Send a text 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! Music by… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/13497019-42-a-conversation-with-qalipu-first-nation-s-councilor-frank-skeard.mp3) ## 41. The 4th Annual Greenspond Show with guest Terry Carter, Linda White, & Heather Gordon _2023-07-30_ Send a text 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/13314960-41-the-4th-annual-greenspond-show-with-guest-terry-carter-linda-white-heather-gordon.mp3) ## 40. In-Depth Conversation with Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows _2023-06-20_ Send a text 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/13075654-40-in-depth-conversation-with-stewardship-association-of-municipalities-executive-director-zachary-burrows.mp3) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0NmeqyZVAwZi) _2023-06-20 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## 39. Seabirds 101 - A Conversation with Seabird Biologist Sabina Wilhelm _2022-09-22_ Send a text Curious about the Avian Flu and its affect on seabirds around Newfoundland? Are Murres safe to eat in this year's hunt? What is causing Leach's Storm-Petrels to be eaten in Cape Freels? Well, you've picked the right episode! Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Environment and Climate Change Canada Seabird Biologist Sabina Wilhelm. She also has a summer home in Greenspond, which we discuss… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/episodes/11369299-39-seabirds-101-a-conversation-with-seabird-biologist-sabina-wilhelm.mp3)