At four natural areas in Wisconsin, environmentalists take measures to make the land more resilient to climate change. We hear from a climate adaptation expert about the sites. Then, we talk to two U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials about efforts to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
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Wisconsin natural areas that adapt to climate change
The Rush Creek State Natural Area is the newest site in Wisconsin to start a climate adaptation plan. It is one of four sites where environmentalists prepare the land to be resilient to climate change. We hear from a climate adaptation expert about the sites and how species survive a warming climate.
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Checking in on the fight against invasive carp
Federal and state agencies spend millions of dollars annually to keep destructive invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. How effective are these practices at protecting Wisconsin waterways? We check in with two experts at the US Fish and Wildlife service to find out.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Liz Tully Guest
- Amy McGovern Guest
- Mark Fritts Guest
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