Megan Radke

Writer | Storyteller

United States

Hi. I'm Megan.

I'm a seasoned writer, press officer, and content producer with over a decade of experience working in communications for nonprofits, state agencies, in higher education, and beyond. I particularly enjoy crafting compelling narratives surrounding wildlife and fisheries, science, outdoor recreation and travel. Additionally, I am experienced in writing scripts, developing communication plans, and producing engaging video and social media content.

I can be reached here or via LinkedIn.

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Press Releases + Stories

Harte Research Institute
02/01/2023
Nurdle Patrol Kits Allow Citizen Scientists in the U.S., Mexico and Cuba to Collect Valuable...

Nurdles are tiny plastic pellets that are comprised of the raw material used in manufacturing plastic products. Though small, nurdles are washing up on beaches, riverbanks, and lake shores by the millions. Despite being what is referred to as microplastics or micro-trash, nurdles can have a big impact on ecosystems, existing in an environment for hundreds of years and absorbing hazardous chemicals.

Harte Research Institute
08/31/2023
Endowed Chair Named in Honor of Former HRI Senior Executive Director Dr. Larry McKinney

The Will and Pam Harte family and the Harte Charitable Foundation will fund a new endowment at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) named in honor of former HRI Senior Executive Director, Dr. Larry McKinney. The $1.5 million endowment, aptly named The Larry D.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
10/05/2022
Dr. David Yoskowitz Named Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Dr. David Yoskowitz was named the executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) today at a special public meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. "This is bittersweet news for the Island University, as Dr. Yoskowitz has been an integral part of a highly successful and dedicated team at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI)," said Dr. Kelly M.

Magazines

The Wildlife Professional
01/01/2025
Rugged Vulnerability

Changes in the desert challenge hardy species

The Wildlife Professional
03/01/2025
Private Conservation

Good land stewardship is a conservation cornerstone.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
08/01/2022
El Paso

Travel Texas' Sun City offers fascinating cultures, great food and fun ways to work it off in nature. There are some places in the world that just make you feel good. You can't explain it, you're not entirely sure why, but something just feels right. For me, that's El Paso.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
01/01/2022
Waiting For Tom

The story goes that Benjamin Franklin would have preferred the selection of the wild turkey as our national symbol rather than the bald eagle. Franklin called the turkey “a much more respectable bird,” saying it was a “bird of courage” and “a true original native of America.”

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
11/01/2020
Managing for Drought

From the springs that flow even during periods of historic drought to the notable wildlife and habitat diversity throughout the property, San Pedro Ranch is a shining example of many generations of conservation know-how and adaptability. Located near Carrizo Springs in southwest Texas, San Pedro Ranch is the 2021 recipient of the Texas Leopold Conservation Award, the state’s highest honor for private land conservation.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
11/01/2020
Saving Private Lands

Lone Star Land Steward winners reflect on the program’s impact after 25 years.

Podcasts

YouTube
06/28/2023
The Gulf Stream Podcast Episode 9: Danielle Prewett "Food for Thought"

In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we were honored to welcome Danielle Prewett to the studio! Danielle is the founder of Wild + Whole, is a Wild Foods Contributing Editor for MeatEater, a Board Member at Large for the Texas chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and has a passion for connecting to the outdoors through hunting, fishing, gardening, and foraging.

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07/14/2023
The Gulf Stream Podcast - "The Science of Sharks"

In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we took the show on the road to the Texas State Aquarium, where Dr. Kesley Banks, Associate Research Scientist in HRI’s Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, discusses what sparked her interest in sharks and why she made them such a large part of her career. During the episode, Dr. Banks explains why we all should care about sharks, how important they are to the world’s oceans, tells us about her upcoming appearance on Discovery’s Shark Week, and...

YouTube
02/24/2023
The Gulf Stream Podcast Episode 5: Dr. Keisha Bahr "Snotty Rocks"

In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Megan Radke, HRI's Communications Coordinator and co-producer of The Gulf Stream, talks with Dr. Keisha Bahr, an Assistant Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and coral reef ecologist. During the episode, they discuss why coral, a.k.a.

YouTube
10/17/2023
Gulf Stream Shorts: Carla Falconi Swallow

As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we stopped by the Texas State Aquarium to chat with their Marketing and Communications Manager, Carla Falconi Swallow. A native of Ecuador, Carla tells us all about her favorite exhibits, and hidden gems, at the aquarium, which animal she relates to the most, and gives us insight into why it's so important to communicate science and conservation through social media.

YouTube
09/26/2023
Gulf Stream Shorts: Antonio Cantú de Leija, M.S.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're kicking off Gulf Stream Shorts by chatting with Antonio Cantú, a Graduate Research Assistant in HRI's Conservation and Biodiversity Lab. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Antonio is a Ph.D.

YouTube
08/18/2023
The Gulf Stream Podcast Episode 11: Chelsea Burnett "Taken by Storm "

In the season one finale, The Gulf Stream welcomed Texas Storm Chaser, Chelsea Burnett! In this episode, Chelsea describes what got her into storm chasing, her lifelong fascination with weather, and what it's like to chase tornadoes, hurricanes, and tropical storms throughout the country.