Introducing The Evolution of Science in the Grand Canyon!

About this episode

This episode introduces an interview series exploring the evolution of scientific studies in the Grand Canyon.

Brian Dierker and Steve Carothers are happy to welcome you to The Evolution of Science in the Grand Canyon! This interview series will explore the history of scientific studies, the people who designed them, and their ongoing impacts on policy and recreation in the American Southwest. In this introductory episode, Brian and Steve lay out the scope of the story they'll be telling over the next few months. Please tune in to our next episode, a conversation with Roy Johnson, the shaper of the first studies of the human impact of recreation below Glen Canyon Dam! This episode was supported by generous donations from Steve Carothers and Dave Wegner. Mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Dierker, Steve Carothers

Guest: Roy Johnson

Topics covered

• science
• Grand Canyon
• history
• policy
• recreation
• interview series

Keywords

• Grand Canyon
• science
• recreation
• policy
• interview
• history
• impact

Sponsors

Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Adventures Entertainment LLC, Big Adventures

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• Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Dave Topping · May 19, 2026 · 1h 19m
• Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Dave Wegner · May 5, 2026 · 1h 16m
• Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Roy Johnson · April 21, 2026 · 1h 29m
• Liam O'Neill · March 31, 2026 · 59 min
• Jimmy Grissom · February 24, 2026 · 58 min