Dariy Farms Could Be Source For Hormones Found In Wisconsin Water Wells
Dariy Farms Could Be Source For Hormones Found In Wisconsin Water WellsA reporter from the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism explains the center's latest investigation on hormones found in...
View ArticleHoliday Plants Add Color, Cheer As Gifts
Holiday Plants Add Color, Cheer As GiftsWinter isn’t officially here quite yet according to the calendar, but the temperatures and snowfalls around Wisconsin tell a different story. The return of...
View ArticleHoliday Birding At Its Best
As temperatures drop and snow starts to accumulate, many birders pack away their binoculars. Not so fast, say Joy Cardin’s guest wildlife experts. You may miss some rare visitors, like the pine...
View ArticleWhitefish Return To Wisconsin Rivers
Whitefish Return To Wisconsin RiversWhitefish are returning to Wisconsin rivers after more than a century away.The species, popular with ice anglers and commercial fishers, lives in the Green Bay and...
View ArticleYearlong DNR Probe Leads To Citations For Illegal Ginseng Harvesting
Yearlong DNR Probe Leads To Citations For Illegal Ginseng HarvestingThe manager of Wisconsin's ginseng program discusses a recent probe into illegal harvesting of the plant in the state. Host:...
View ArticleFrac Sand Mining Update
Frac Sand Mining UpdateWPR's Rich Kremer discusses frac sand mining in the news this week, including a fine levied for mining pollution and a mayor facing recall over a potential sand mine.Host:...
View ArticleBurning the Midnight Oil
The Winter Solstice marks a time of year that was sacred to our ancestors. Anne Strainchamps and her guest celebrate the longest and darkest nights of the year with a collection of night thoughts -...
View ArticleGifts of Time, Gear Are Great For Outdoor Lovers
Gifts of Time, Gear Are Great For Outdoor LoversThe holidays are upon us, and whether you’re trying to find the right gift for a hardcore outdoorsperson or a casual birdwatcher, there are a lot of...
View ArticleExperimental Lakes Area
Experimental Lakes AreaThe Experimental Lakes Area is a series of pristine lakes in northern Canada that have been the source of a series of experiments dealing with the pollution of fresh water. The...
View ArticleWisconsin Nature Calendar, Final Edition
Phenology is the study of the cycles of nature. Larry Meiller talks with the publisher of the WIsconsin Nature Calendar, who has just produced the last edition.Thu, 12/26/2013 - 11:00Host(s): Larry...
View ArticleDNR Makes An Atlas Of All Publicly Accessible Land
Whether you prefer the 500-page paper version or one that's digital, the Department of Natural Resources now has ready an atlas of publicly accessible land.Wisconsin lawmakers have been pressing for a...
View ArticleVolunteering in Wisconsin
A recent report ranks Wisconsin eighth in the nation for volunteering. Joy Cardin’s guest volunteer expert explains why and shares tips on effective volunteering.Mon, 12/23/2013 - 06:00Host(s): Joy...
View ArticleDNR Ends Wolf Hunting Season
A flood of wolves killed by hunters has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to close the state's wolf hunting season at 5 p.m. on Monday.Hunters stepped up their shooting of wolves in...
View ArticleArmy Corps Of Engineers Won’t Work With DNR On Iron Ore Mine Impact Study
In what may be a major setback for both the state and Gogebic Taconite (GTAC), the Army Corp of Engineers says that it will not work with the Department of Natural Resources on a major part of the...
View ArticleHow To Recycle Your Old Gadgets
How To Recycle Your Old GadgetsDid Santa bring you a new flatscreen TV, tablet, cell phone, or other electronic gizmo? A recent survey shows that most Wisconsinites don't know there is a ban on...
View ArticleTommy Thompson Lobbies For Wisconsin, Midwest Interests
Joy Cardin welcomes former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson for a discussion of issues facing the state and Midwest. He explains why he says the region is often overlooked by federal decision-makers,...
View ArticleGot Brand New Electronics? Recycle The Old, Says Expert
Got Brand New Electronics? Recycle The Old, Says ExpertMany people are wondering what to do with their old TV, computer or other gadgets now that Santa Claus has brought them a new one during the...
View ArticleThompson Say He's Hopeful For High-Speed Rail, Alternative Energy Development
Thompson Say He's Hopeful For High-Speed Rail, Alternative Energy DevelopmentFormer Gov. Tommy Thompson is optimistic that a high-speed rail line from Madison to Milwaukee will eventually be built. He...
View ArticleWisconsin's Wolf Hunt
Wisconsin's Wolf HuntWisconsin just finished this year's wolf hunt, with double the quota of the previous year. WPR's environment reporter talk about the hunt and what's ahead for the state's wolf...
View ArticleState Capitol Report: 2013 Review And 2014 Preview
2013 was another busy year for Wisconsin politics… even without recall elections! In a special year-end edition of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR’s state government reporter to...
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