A parasitic plant not seen in Wisconsin for decades is found through the DNR’s Rare Plant Monitoring Program. Then, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has a new plan for making middle school and high school sports more competitive.
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Volunteers help identify rare, endangered plants in Wisconsin
Recently, a volunteer with the state DNR’s Rare Plant Monitoring Program found a parasitic species that hadn’t been seen in Wisconsin since 1979. We speak with a botanist and coordinator of the program about monitoring and detecting rare or endangered plants.
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Plan passes to make Wisconsin school sports teams more competitive
To better ensure school sports teams are competitive at state tournaments, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved a performance-based point system to move teams from one division to another. A WIAA task force member explains how the “competitive balance plan” will work.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Kevin Doyle Guest
- Michelle Guyant-Holloway Guest
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