First, a reporter brings us the latest in the drawn-out legal battle over Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 reroute. Then, a botanist discusses how golden oyster mushrooms are threatening biodiversity in the Midwest. Plus, a new children’s book about efforts to revive Wisconsin’s lake sturgeon.
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Line 5 hearing in Ashland sees opening statements, public testimony
A seven-week series of hearings has begun to determine the future of Enbridge’s plan to reroute Line 5, a move opposed by environmental groups and tribal leaders from the Bad River Band in northern Wisconsin. A WPR reporter brings us the latest from the first hearing in Ashland.
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Invasive golden oyster mushrooms spread through Wisconsin
New research from UW-Madison reveals how golden oyster mushrooms — first imported from Asia more than 20 years ago and increasingly popular among growers and foodies — are spreading rapidly and encroaching on native mushroom species in the Midwest. We talk to the lead author of the study.
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New children’s book details efforts to save Wisconsin lake sturgeon
A new book from a Wisconsin children’s author explores efforts to save Wisconsin lake sturgeon from the brink of extinction in the early 1900s. The author and a librarian with Wisconsin Sea Grant join us.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Aishwarya Veerabahu Guest
- Becky Wojahn Guest
- Anne Moser Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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