We talk about a range of projects by the Wisconsin Rural Partnership Institute. Then, we talk about the history and current use of prescribed burns. Then, we learn about new technology for the treatment of stormwater.
Featured in this Episode
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Meeting the needs of rural areas is mission of UW-Madison-led institute
Preparing rural communities for extreme weather events, improve access to health care and strengthen local economies are all goals of the Wisconsin Rural Partnership Institute. We talk to two partnership project leaders at UW-Madison, Patrick Robinson and Paul Mitchell.
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Prescribed burns come to natural areas this spring
Spring is when controlled or prescribed burning is utilized to dispense with dead and invasive plants and initiate new growth in natural areas. We talk to Michelle Witecha and Jim Elleson, two state experts in prescribed burning.
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Fast, new wastewater treatment tech tackles overflow events
The need to quickly remove solids and treat overflows of wastewater is the specialty of Wisconsin-based Rapid Radicals. We talk about the new technology with developer and company founder Paige Peters.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Paul Mitchell Guest
- Patrick Robinson Guest
- Michele Witecha Guest
- Jim Elleson Guest
- Paige Peters Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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