Wildlife biologist Bob Ford is executive director of The Hatchie River Conservancy, a West Tennessee organization with the mission of conserving and sustaining the natural integrity and the scenic beauty of the Hatchie State Scenic River and its watershed. The Hatchie River is the longest free-flowing tributary of the lower Mississippi River; it harbors the largest forested floodplain remaining in Tennessee and is the only river in the state that is designated as a State Scenic River in its entirety. As Ford shares in this episode, many see the Hatchie as a restorative, soul-nourishing sanctuary—a sacred place to feel connected to something larger than themselves. It is an ancient, beautiful, biologically rich, uniquely wild river that courses its way through six counties in West Tennessee. Ford also shares a bit of the history of past efforts to protect the Hatchie along with conservation initiatives taking place today led by The Hatchie River Conservancy and others.
 
This episode is sponsored by Moustos Pasta & Grill.

EP 170: Bob Ford: The Hatchie State Scenic River

Salmon are one of the world’s best-known fishes. Admittedly for most of us they’re probably best recognisable as sashimi, but salmon are unique creatures that lead epic lives in the wild. Salmon reproduce in freshwater but travel to the ocean for their adult lives. Using extraordinary navigation instincts, salmon will swim back up river to the same streams they were born in to reproduce in turn. They’re the athletes of the fish world and can swim 50 kilometres a day and jump though fast-flowing rapids in their journey upstream. Climate change is warming up rivers, reducing salmon’s ability to breed and thrive. As a ‘keystone’ species they are vital for the survival of other creatures in their ecosystems. We’ll donate all release proceeds to Ocean Conservancy to support conservation efforts.

The next release in our H3O series comes from Echomatics, a talented producer hailing from Canada. Known for his highly musical and lush soundscapes, Echomatics has established a reputation within the scene, with releases on labels such as Fokuz, Celsius, and 170+ Recordings, among others. We’re excited to present his "Daydream EP" on T3K Recordings, which features smooth, heartfelt Liquid Drum & Bass—a perfect addition to our aquatic H3O series.

Artwork by Hypotax.

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Echomatics - Shine Back (PROT3KT-H3O-005)

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most iconic and misunderstood creatures. Famous for their size and power, they are apex predators that play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems. Great whites can grow up to 6 meters in length and are found in coastal waters around the world. They are highly migratory, sometimes traveling thousands of kilometers across open oceans. With incredible senses, including the ability to detect a single drop of blood in vast stretches of water, they are built for survival.
Despite their fearsome reputation, great white sharks face numerous threats, including overfishing, habitat loss, and the impact of climate change on ocean temperatures. These majestic animals are vital to ocean health, keeping populations of prey species in check and supporting biodiversity. To help protect these remarkable predators, we will donate all release proceeds to Ocean Conservancy to support marine conservation efforts.

T3K Recordings is proud to present the Reflects EP from Brazilian Drum & Bass maestro Duoscience, the latest installment in our H3O series. Known for his smooth grooves and soulful touch, Duoscience delivers a stunning collection of tracks that balance dynamic rhythms with rich, atmospheric vibes.

Available now - don’t miss this captivating release for a great cause!

Artwork by Hypotax. 

Duoscience - Navegantes (PROT3KT-H3O-006)

We are proud to present to you T3K Recordings which is a forward thinking digital-only label for Drum & Bass. The label is based in Mannheim, Germany. 

Our releases are split up in three series: the T3K Mainseries features innovative quality Drum & Bass while T3K Limited is set for talented newcomers and/or known producers with fresh sonics. Last but not least we have T3K Free to offer full tracks for free to promote the label, signed artists and just give something back to all those following T3K Recordings.

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