S2-E59: Nature Doesn't Care About Your Plans - Bears, Wildfires, & 30 Years Building Ponds

Podcast: The Deep End with Eric Triplett · Eric Triplett

Opublikowano: 2026-09-21

Expert aquatic specialist Eric Triplet discusses the evolving relationship between residential water features and local wildlife, specifically focusing on the rise of bear encounters in Southern California. He observes that while bears were rarely a concern for much of his thirty-year career, recent environmental shifts and massive wildfires have driven these animals into suburban backyards more frequently. Triplet explains that bears can cause significant structural damage to ponds, such as shredding liners and displacing heavy stones, often simply while trying to navigate or cool off. To mitigate these issues, he advocates for resilient design choices, such as installing staircases...