Executive Editor, Science and Environment
Ed Jahn
Ed Jahn is the Executive Editor for Science and Environment as well as the Executive Producer of OPB’s outdoor program, "Oregon Field Guide."
Ed is a long-time environmental journalist who served as a producer for "Oregon Field Guide" since 2000. He has earned the Edward R. Murrow award for his documentary work and has won 19 regional Emmy Awards in his career.
Ed also won the duPont-Columbia Award for Journalism in 2008 for his work on "The Silent Invasion" and was twice awarded a Society of Environmental Journalists Award for in-depth reporting on the environment.
Ed is a fellow with the Institutes for Journalism and Natural Resources and is an advocate and teacher of better science communication.
Recent Articles
local | News | Environment
Opening The Archives On 40 Years Of Science And Adventure On Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is a restless and occasionally violent volcano that looms within Portland's view. It's also a beacon to scientists, adventurers and OPB video production crews.
Health | local | Environment | NW Life | Arts
'Oregon Field Guide' Zoom Backgrounds Bring Northwest Nature To Meetings
"Oregon Field Guide" background for your next Zoom meeting.
local | Land use | Food | Land | NW Life | Oregon Field Guide
Freshwater Mussels Of The Willamette
A large population of native freshwater mussels has been found thriving in an urban stretch of the Willamette. But what do they really tell us about the health of the river?
Animals | Environment | local | Oregon Field Guide
Threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
An Oregon native butterfly has been federally listed as a threatened species for 30 years.
Animals | Environment | Education | Fish & Wildlife | Oregon Field Guide
Drones In Research
A new generation of drones are giving scientists new ways to research the natural world.
local | Environment | NW Life | Recreation | Oregon Field Guide
The Trail That's Not A Trail Through The Oregon Desert
Oregon's newest long-distance trail charts a rugged course through the heart of the desert.
local | News | NW Life | Oregon Field Guide
'Oregon Field Guide' Remembers Jeff Douglas
"Oregon Field Guide" remembers longtime journalist Jeff Douglas.
NW Life | Environment | Science | Climate change | local | Recreation | Oregon Field Guide
Return To Mount Hood's Glacier Caves
The spectacular Mount Hood glacier caves that "Oregon Field Guide" documented in 2013 have all but disappeared. But why? Is it global warming, or is something else at play?
local | Science | Climate change | Land | Environment
What Happened To Mount Hood's Glacier Caves?
The spectacular glacier caves of Mount Hood collapsed and disappeared completely within just a few years of their discovery. Scientists are only now learning what happened.
local | NW Life | Recreation | Oregon Field Guide
Owyhee River Journey
"Oregon Field Guide" joins geologist Dr. Liz Safran and river guide Audrey Gehlhausen for a journey through the geologic wonderland of the Owyhee Canyonlands.
Oregon Field Guide
The Ship Report
A simple broadcast of the comings and goings of ships passing Astoria has evolved into the most popular show on KMUN. Joanne Rideout provides the voice of passion that aims to illuminate the sometimes invisible world of mariners.
local | Environment | NW Life | 2016: The Year In Review
'Oregon Field Guide's' Favorite Destinations Of 2016
Revisit some of the greatest destinations captured on video by the "Oregon Field Guide" crew in 2016.
Oregon Field Guide
Wenaha River Packrafting
A multi-day packrafting expedition through the heart of the little-known Wenaha wilderness.
Oregon Field Guide
Who's Watching Oregon's Wildlife
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has a mission to protect all species in the state. But even by its own admission … it’s failing
Business | Land | Nation | Fish & Wildlife | Communities | Animals | Education | Family | News
Crossing The Urban-Rural Divide: 8 Years Later
The kids profiled by Oregon Field Guide in 2009 for the special, “Crossing the Urban-Rural Divide” are now young adults participating in elections, gun control debates and civic issues across the state and the county.
Oregon Field Guide
Crossing The Urban-Rural Divide: 8 Years Later
The kids profiled by Oregon Field Guide in 2009 for the special, “Crossing the Urban-Rural Divide” are now young adults participating in elections, gun control debates and civic issues across the state and the county.
Technology | Uncategorized | Business | NW Life | Health | Economy | World | Water | Environment | Energy | News | Nation
VIDEO: Being A Columbia River Bar Pilot
Complaining about the weather? Imagine being a Columbia River bar pilot when the weather goes south!
Oregon Field Guide
Columbia River Bar Pilots
Bar pilots brave weather & dangerous seas as they help commercial ships navigate the treacherous Columbia bar.
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