Welcome
Discover Fascinating Stories From The Columbia River Basin
Welcome to the Headwaters, a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system.
From food security to technology, climate action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott, Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust.
New Episodes
Episode #20 – The Treaty
The Columbia River Treaty profoundly changed the Basin. It is now up for renegotiation. Learn more about its impact and why it's so important.
Episode #19 – Moving On
In this episode, we look at all of the ways we've moved around the Columbia Basin, from ancient hiking routes to train travel, and from paddlewheelers to bike rides with seniors.
Episode #18 – Changing Landscapes
We head into the woods and the water to meet the people who are working to save keystone animals, like the sturgeon, the mountain caribou, and big-horn sheep. We’ll also find out why stink bugs are taking over!
