Text Box: Sound Ecology's Philosophy The corporate control of our health system, security, media, food production, and government is a danger to the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness of all life on Earth. Individuals and groups can and do make a difference in creating healthy, sustainable change. These organizations and people need assistance monetarily, administratively, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Everyone has something to contribute.

Sound Ecology

A Voice for the Voiceless

Sound Ecology’s first show was a debate on clear-cutting and forestry issues.

About Us

The History of

Sound Ecology

 

Sound Ecology debuted in May 1997 as a half-hour, environmental debate show.  The first show featured Jonathan Carter debating forestry issues.

 

The show eventually evolved into a multi-issue educational/talk show serving non-profits and others from Maine and around the globe. Guests have included native Alaskans fighting expanding oil pipelines and South Americans working against expanding oil corporations, Nobel Peace Prize nominees Philip Berrigan and Helen Caldicott, Ralph Nader, Jello Biafra, Julia “Butterfly” Hill, Cindy Sheehan, and most importantly those who are working daily in the grassroots making a difference.

 

-In 1998, Sound Ecology hosted and aired live, the first ever Gubernatorial debate in Maine focusing on environmental issues. 

 

-In 2001, Karen broadcast from FunTown, USA during her record breaking (51 hours 15 minutes), awareness raising carousel ride about the connection between domestic violence and animal abuse.

 

-In 2002, Sound Ecology and WMPG broadcast live to the Nation during the 5th Annual Homelessness Marathon and organized a 24-hour Portland Homelessness Marathon held in Monument Square broadcasting throughout the day.

 

-Also in 2002, Karen broadcast live from the Cumberland County Civic Center for her interview with Ralph Nader.

 

-In 2003, Sound Ecology and WMPG hosted the 6th Annual Homelessness Marathon which was broadcast in over 70 cities across the U.S. and over 20 in Canada from Monument Square.

 

-In 2004, Sound Ecology and WMPG joined together with CTN-4 in Portland to air a special live hour & a half broadcast focusing on democracy in America with representatives from 4 different parties.

 

-Also in 2004, Sound Ecology hosted a very special live, 2-hour, pre-election show with Pat LaMarche, Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate.

 

-June 1, 2005, Sound Ecology produced for radio, the play “Hear our Stories, Know our Names”, a poignant play about the realities of homelessness, written and performed by homeless and formerly homeless people, broadcast live.

 

-May 2007, Sound Ecology celebrates 10 years on-air!  This year will see SE reach a real milestone, over 500 shows aired with no repeats, Sound Ecology is one of the most valuable tools for activists and nonprofits in Maine.

 

 

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silence is and

say something.”                                         

        -Amy Goodman

Sound Ecology's Mission

Sound Ecology’s contribution to the community is the dissemination and facilitation of information.

Sound Ecology affects change by providing information not otherwise obtainable through mainstream media with regard to the small local market economy, social issues, preservation of biodiversity, protection of natural areas, peace & justice, clean air and water, safe foods, animal welfare and animal rights, community involvement, bioregional efforts, all spiritual paths, and all peoples.

Sound Ecology directly assists non-profits, individuals, and small groups disseminate information of importance to their philosophy and mission and to the community.

As an extension of the Sound Ecology Radio Show, this site provides helpful information. Information and Websites are broad in scope and represent information not found in mainstream media.