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“Ripple Effects” explains how we’re loving our lakes to death — and what we can do about it

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Sunbathers chat as paddleboarders and kayakers enjoy the waters of Lake Union, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle. Saturday's temperatures reached record-breaking highs for several cities across western Washington, with a heat advisory in effect until Mon
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Our love of lakes could be polluting their waters and destroying their shorelines. We talk with one lake-loving writer about the problems facing our lakes and how we can solve them.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Ted Rulseh Guest

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