Restoring Iraq's Eden
August 6, 2005 Saturday 3PM CT
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Biblical scholars believe the Mesopotamian marshland in southern Iraq once was the Garden of Eden, but in 1991, Saddam Hussein ordered the marshland drained to punish a Shiite uprising. Today, an international group of scientists is working with Iraqis to restore the ancient wetlands. This hour on Here on Earth, join Jean Feraca and her guests for a conversation about the importance of the Mesopotamian marsh.
Guest
- Azzam (ah-ZAHM) Alwash (ALL-wash), Environmental Engineer, founder of Eden Again
- Rich Beilfuss, a hydrologist with Baraboo's International Crane Foundation
- Joy Zedler, University of Wisconsin ecologist
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Soundbites and Music Used in the Program
- Fragile State - "Four-Four-Four" - From the album Arabic Beats - Dyn/Bar De Lune Records
- Anciennes S - "Koubba" - From the album Arabic Beats - Dyn/Bar De Lune Records
- Rey Ra - "Marrakesh" - From the album Arabic Beats - Dyn/Bar De Lune Records
- Madana - "Own My Heart" - From the album Arabic Beats - Dyn/Bar De Lune Records
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