9 EPISODES
Deep Dive
Dive in with the Daily Inter Lake’s Deep Dive podcast. Host Taylor Inman delves into the vibrant tapestry of Northwest Montana and the Flathead Valley with in-depth reporting and interviews. Each season, Deep Dive shines a spotlight on the stories, diverse perspectives and innovative ideas shaping our region.
EPISODES
Season 2: Episode 4: Using Endangered Species Act to Protect Montana’s Grizzly Bears & their Habitat
Join Kate Heston for our last episode of Season 2, as she explores Keith Hammer's decades-long battle to protect Montana’s iconic grizzly bears through the power of the Endangered Species Act. As president of the Swan View Coalition, Hammer has tirelessly fought against forest management practices that threaten wildlife, using litigation to halt projects impacting grizzly habitats. We delve into the legal and political challenges that have shaped—and continue to shape—conservation in Montana. From court victories to confrontations with state and federal agencies, this episode reveals the complexities and stakes of preserving Montana’s wild legacy for future generations.
October 30, 2024
Season 2: Episode 3: The Wolf Comeback: How One Wolf Sparked a Conservation Revolution
The third episode of Deep Dive's Season 2 explores the 50-year legacy of the Endangered Species Act, highlighting the remarkable resurgence of gray wolves in northwest Montana. Daily Inter Lake reporter Kate Heston dives into the captivating story of Kishinena, the pioneering wolf whose journey from Canada to Montana ignited one of the most successful wildlife recovery efforts in history.
Join us as we unravel the complex interplay between federal and state protections, the challenges of wolf management, and the passionate individuals dedicated to preserving these majestic creatures. Featuring insights from renowned wolf biologist Dr. Diane Boyd, this episode is a testament to the resilience of nature and the power of conservation.
Read Dr. Diane Boyd's book 'Woman Among Wolves' - https://greystonebooks.com/products/a-woman-among-wolves
October 29, 2024
Season 2: Episode 2: The Fight to Protect Endangered White Sturgeon, Montana's Living Dinosaurs
In the second episode of Season 2 of Deep Dive, Daily Inter Lake reporter Kate Heston explores the fascinating story of Montana’s prehistoric white sturgeon, often dubbed 'living dinosaurs,' which have roamed North American waters for millions of years. Despite their remarkable resilience, the Kootenai white sturgeon was declared endangered in 1994, with its population steadily declining due to habitat loss and human interference.
Conservation efforts, spearheaded by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, focus on hatchery breeding and habitat restoration. While progress is slow—sturgeon take decades to reach maturity—dedicated conservationists are determined to prevent this ancient species from slipping into extinction.
Learn more about the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho's conservation aquaculture program: www.kootenai.org
October 28, 2024
Season 2: Episode 1: Why Saving Montana’s Hidden Wildlife Matters Now
In the first episode of Season 2 of Deep Dive, Daily Inter Lake reporter Kate Heston explores the hidden world of Northwest Montana's rare and fascinating creatures whose survival is vital to their ecosystems. With species like the northern alligator lizard and black swift facing threats, the Montana Natural Heritage Program is on the front lines, monitoring 86 species of concern. Kate speaks with David Tevs on the urgent conservation efforts underway to protect these unique animals from habitat loss, human impact, and climate change, and why preserving biodiversity is more critical than ever.
iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/
October 27, 2024
Glacier National Park grapples with deepest snow in more than a decade plowing Going to the Sun Road
Despite spring's arrival in the valley, Logan Pass in Glacier National Park remains buried under the deepest snowpack in over a decade, presenting significant challenges for road crews. With plows working through snowbanks as tall as 80 feet on the Big Drift, the park's roads supervisor anticipates weeks of effort before passage is fully cleared for visitors. The unprecedented accumulation marks the most substantial early spring snowfall since 2011, underscoring the ongoing battle against winter's grip in the high mountain passes. Read Taylor Inmans's full article here.
For more information about snow plowing operations along the Going-to-the-Sun road, visit www.nps.gov/glac/
June 4, 2024
Logan Health Medical Center's Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Thomas Wright
Reporter Taylor Inman meets with Columbia Falls local, Dr. Thomas Wright, who has returned home bringing top-of-the-line care to the area where he grew up. Dr. Wright specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with an emphasis on breast reconstruction.
Read the full article here.
Learn more about Wright and find contact information for his office online.
May 1, 2024
Steitzhof Farm's Regenerative Sheep Operation
John Steitz and Carol Treadway Steitz have an award-winning herd of merino sheep on their farm just outside of Kalispell. The couple have worked together over the years to hone in on their best practices for maintaining the herd while also working to restore the soil on their property.
Read the full article
Steitzhof Farm's website - https://steitzhof.com/
March 7, 2024
Maritime Mysteries of the Flathead - The challenges of surveying beneath Flathead Lake
Jeremy and Kyren discuss the unique challenges facing the Flathead Marine Archaeology Project as crews survey underwater sites at Woods Bay, Painted Rocks and the Kee-O-Mee.
June 16, 2023
Maritime Mysteries of the Flathead - What Mysteries Lie at the Bottom of the Flathead Lakes & River
Maritime Mysteries of the Flathead is a new podcast hosted by Jeremy Weber. He and his crew will adventure on some deep sea diving escapades to uncover some of the great mysteries lying on the bottom of the lakes and rivers in the Flathead Valley. In this podcast's premiere episode, Jeremy and his crew discuss their plans for the podcast and their recent underwater dive.