We talk to the manager of a teaching aquaponics system at UW-Madison. Then, we get paddling safety tips and advice on where to dip a kayak or canoe this spring.
Featured in this Episode
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Raising fish and plants through aquaponics
Aquaponics is a system in which the waste of fish provides nutrients for plants which purify the water. To learn more, we talk to Johanna Oosterwyk, instructional manager of the D.C. Smith Greenhouse on the UW-Madison campus.
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Staying safe while paddling this spring
The spring melt opens streams to fun, recreational paddling. But the water remains cold and rivers are prone to flooding. We talk about safety and stream conditions with Rutabaga Paddlesports owner Darren Bush and Wisconsin paddling guidebook author Timothy Bauer.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Johanna Oosterwyk Guest
- Darren Bush Guest
- Timothy Bauer Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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