Episode 26 – Josie Kamkoff – Tribal Water Utilities Operator Program Development Lead
In Episode 26 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Josie Kamkoff. Josie is a tribal water utilities operator program development lead at Northwest Indian College (NWIC). She is of Lummi and Yupik descent. She mostly grew up in Anchorage, Alaska and spent summers in Lummi, Washington. She is passionate about the environment and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Native Environmental Science from NWIC. She is developing a tribal water utilities operator certification program. She provides insight into the program and why it is so important. Also, she talks about her hopes and vision for the future. Enjoy! Websites · Northwest Indian College (NWIC): https://www.nwic.edu/ · Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program: https://www.epa.gov/tribaldrinkingwater/tribal-drinking-water-operator-certification-program
In Episode 25 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Bethany Fackrell. Bethany is a Tribal Gaming Commissioner, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe member, artist, and veteran. She participated in the Tribal WaterCorps program. Bethany talks about what salmon means for her, her experience participating in canoe journeys, habitat restoration, and the WaterCorps program. She also talks about her art work, hopes for the future, and advice for indigenous youth interested in the Tribal WaterCorps program. Enjoy! Websites · Kokanee of the Moon: https://www.fws.gov/media/kokanee-moonbethany-fackrellsnoqualmie2023jpg · A Deep Conservation Connection: https://www.fws.gov/story/2023-11/story-service-bethany-fackrell · Bureau of Indian Affairs – WaterCorps Program: https://stewardslegacy.org/watercorps · IG: tradish_ish
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Episode 24 – Kayeloni Scott – Learning and growing through the journey of salmon
In Episode 24 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Kayeloni Scott. Kayeloni is an enrolled Spokane Tribal Member with strong Nez Perce ancestry. From 2017-2022, she served as the Communications Manager for the Nez Perce Tribe, then American Rivers as the Communications Director for the Northwest Region for over a year. She has continued her work with the Nez Perce Tribe, providing communications consulting on Lower Snake River issues, is a co-producer for Covenant of the Salmon People, and was recently appointed as Executive Director for the Columbia/Snake River Campaign. She plays a critical role in advocating for the four lower Snake River dams. In this episode she shares her experience growing up with salmon, why salmon are important to her, the Nez Perce creation story, Covenant of the Salmon film, and Children of the Setting Sun. Websites mentioned in this episode can be found on the nwfishpassage.com website. Enjoy! https://columbiasnakeriver.com/ https://www.salmonorcaproject.com/ https://covenantofthesalmonpeople.com/media https://settingsunproductions.org/
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Episode 23 – Gabe Ng – Fish Passage Design Manager
In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Gabe Ng. Gabe is a Fish Passage Design Manager for the WSDOT NW Region Fish Passage Program. He is passionate about improving the environment and collaborating with a variety of people and disciplines. Gabe provides insight into important aspects of fish passage. Annika and Gabe discuss their experience in the fish passage realm and future opportunities. Gabe also provides advice to young professionals. Website links that are mentioned in the podcast are located at nwfishpassage.com and below. Enjoy! · (WSDOT) Fish Passage summary and link to annual report maps, and videos: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/protecting-environment/fish-passage · SR542 Squalicum Creek to Bellingham Bay Fish Passage:: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-542-squalicum-creek-bellingham-bay-fish-passage-complete-november-2023 · SR542 Squalicum Creek Construction (August 3, 2023) - SR 542 Squalicum creek to Bellingham Bay Fish Passage project timelapse, part 1 (youtube.com)
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Episode 22. Karin Strelioff - Thurston Conservation District
In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Karin Strelioff. Karin is the Conservation Programs Manager with the Thurston Conservation District. She specializes in marine shoreline stewardship, green stormwater infrastructure, PNW native plants, and conservation focused land management. Karin talks about her motivation, conservation districts, Shore Friendly, and provides advice to young professionals. Learn more at nwfishpassage.com. Enjoy!
Annika Fain, a fish passage engineer at Whatcom County and owner of Fain Environmental/NW Fish Passage, hosts NW Fish Passage podcast. She interviews people who are passionate about working collaboratively to improve the environment for fish, people, and other animals. Her guests bring unique perspectives to their personal and professional experiences.
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