A Great Lakes water expert joins us to discuss recent diversion projects to Waukesha and Joliet, Illinois. Then, two hiking experts share some of Wisconsin biggest hiking trails and hidden gems.
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How Great Lakes water is used and conserved
The city of Chicago sold off some Lake Michigan water to the Illinois city of Joliet, a rare exception under the Great Lakes Compact. We talk to an expert about how different states are allowed to use the water from the lakes and what protections are in place.
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Hiking around Wisconsin
Hikers will be hitting the Ice Age Trail this weekend for the Mammoth March, a national long-distance trail event coming to Wisconsin for the first time. Mammoth March’s founder discusses the details. Then, Wisconsin’s own travel writer Kevin Revolinski talks about what top trails hikers should visit this summer.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Peter Annin Guest
- Michael Mitreuter Guest
- Kevin Revolinski Guest
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