Wisconsin Lawmakers Visit U.S.-Mexico Border, How Icy Conditions Impacted State’s Loon Population

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loons with mallard chick
Courtesy: Linda Grenzer

Some Wisconsin lawmakers recently traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border. We hear from one of them, and get an update on conditions at the border. Then, we talk about why recent icy conditions in Wisconsin caused what is being called a “major loon emergency.”

Featured in this Show

  • What's Happening At The US-Mexico Border

    U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reports that the agency encountered more than 172,000 undocumented immigrants at the southern border in March. We’ll talk with a Wisconsin lawmaker and an immigration expert about what’s happening at the U.S.-Mexico border.

  • An Update On Wisconsin's Loons After A 'Fallout' During Migration

    Loons are making their way back to northern Wisconsin for the summer. Due to cool conditions in April, some fell from the sky and were stranded during their migration. We learn about recent loon rescues and discuss what can be done to reverse downward trends in their population.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tyler August Guest
  • Jeronimo Cortina Guest
  • Marge Gibson Guest
  • Walter Piper Guest

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