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How the Wisconsin DNR handles nitrates in groundwater, the latest on Gableman’s Wisconsin election investigation

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Arlin Karnopp takes water samples from his front yard during a rainstorm in the town of Montpelier
Arlin Karnopp takes water samples from his front yard during a rainstorm in the town of Montpelier, near Luxemburg, Wis. The water was found to contain manure, which had been spread on a neighboring field in the fall of 2018. The field where the spreading occurred backs up to his house. Photo taken March 14, 2019. Tad Dukehart for Wisconsin Watch

A geologist joins us to discuss the roadblocks the state Department of Natural Resources faces in tracking and dealing with nitrates in groundwater. Then, we learn more about where Michael Gableman’s investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election stands, with the help of one of WPR’s reporters.

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  • Nitrates in Wisconsin groundwater, and why the DNR dropped its plan for standards

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    After the Wisconsin DNR scrapped plans to set standards for curbing nitrate pollution in Wisconsin groundwater, we discuss what else could be done, and what the problem is in the first place.

  • Checking in on the Wisconsin election investigation after Michael Gableman testified at assembly hearing

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    We’ll find out the latest on Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin, after the former state supreme court justice testified before the state assembly last week.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Ken Bradbury Guest
  • Laurel White Guest

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