In this episode of the Around Town podcast, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann sits down with Bailey Parker, the executive director of the Gills Creek Watershed Association. Bailey shares her unexpected journey from a career in music to leading one of Columbia’s most crucial environmental organizations. They discuss the ongoing efforts to restore Gills Creek, the challenges posed by urban development, and the importance of community involvement in conservation. Tune in to learn how Bailey and her team are working to protect Columbia’s waterways and how you can get involved in preserving these vital natural resources.