About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Captain Al Modjeski about coastal resiliency and the role of community and collaboration in environmental efforts.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives by remembering Captain Al Modjeski of the American Littoral Society. In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Captain Al about coastal resiliency. Topics include the history of the American Littoral Society, how oysters and Christmas Trees both help in coastal resiliency, the importance of collaboration and community, as well as how you can make a difference.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Chismar, Tom Knezick

Guest: Captain Al Modjeski

Topics covered

• coastal resiliency
• oysters
• Christmas Trees
• collaboration
• community

Keywords

• coastal resiliency
• American Littoral Society
• oysters
• Christmas Trees
• environmental collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Littoral Society

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