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Jan. 14, 2016: Sen. Tom Tiffany and Rep. Katrina Shankland
This Thursday, January 14th at 10 am, Wisconsin Public Radio's Route 51 features a state legislative forum with Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) and Representative Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens...
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A Guide To Owls
Larry Meiller will talk to the author of the "Peterson Reference Guide To Owls of North America and the Carribbean" about the latest information about owls in the Midwest and beyond, including natural...
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How Being Good To The World Is Good For You Too
Eight years ago, Colin Beavan and his family decided to embark on a yearlong, zero-impact lifestyle experiment. That experiment became a book, "No Impact Man", a documentary film and a blog. In a new...
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Northern Long-Eared Bat To Be Listed As Threatened Species
A federal agency has finalized protections for the northern long-eared bat, a species found in Wisconsin.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has gone along with a 2015 decision to put the bat on the...
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Studies Show Promising Mercury Pollution Results
Separate studies have been released that look at mercury contamination in the environment.One shows scientists can track the type of mercury pollution that gets into the Great Lakes. The other shows...
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Wisconsin Artist Finds Wonder In The Insect World
Wisconsin Artist Finds Wonder In The Insect WorldWe'll meet a Wisconsin professor and artist whose work using exotic insects from around the world is being featured in the newly opened Renwick Gallery...
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Plan To Overhaul Forest Management Gets Committee Approval
A legislative committee has approved a bill that would overhaul Wisconsin's managed forest land program.The Senate's forestry committee approved the bill 3-2 on Thursday. The vote clears the way for a...
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Tell Joy Where To Go This Year In Wisconsin
Wintry weather and the start of a brand new year has a way of igniting all kinds of travel lust. Yet some of the most exciting things to do all year long are right here in the badger state. The...
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When Self-Help Can Also Mean Helping The World
When Self-Help Can Also Mean Helping The WorldEight years ago, Colin Beavan and his family decided to embark on a yearlong, zero-impact lifestyle experiment. It meant no motorized transportation, no...
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Week In Review: Obama's SOTU, Trump Called Out, Nuclear Power Moratorium And...
President Barack Obama delivers his final State of the Union address. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin’s guests discuss what Obama had to say, including his swipe at Republican presidential candidate...
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Want To Boost Energy Efficiency? Consider Getting A Home Energy Assessment
Want To Boost Energy Efficiency? Consider Getting A Home Energy AssessmentFor anyone trying to improve a building or home's energy efficiency, a good first step to take is getting an energy assessment,...
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Now Is The Time To Raise The Gas Tax, Engineer Says
Now Is The Time To Raise The Gas Tax, Engineer SaysWith the national gas price average now below $2 per gallon, American consumers are finding substantial relief at the pump. With those savings, one...
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Sportsmen's Group Says Eliminating Wisconsin's Minimum Hunting Age Would...
Sportsmen's Group Says Eliminating Wisconsin's Minimum Hunting Age Would Increase SafetyA national sportsmen's group is supporting legislation that eliminates Wisconsin’s minimum hunting age of 10,...
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Wisconsin Life: Cedarburg Bog
Wisconsin Life: Cedarburg BogOn today’s Wisconsin Life we'll learn about the unique ecology of the Cedarburg Bog.Host: Rob FerrettVeronica RueckertGuest(s): Jim ReinartzProducer(s): Karl...
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Lead In The Water: The Crisis in Flint
Elevated levels of lead found in water supplies in Flint, Mich. have led to a water crisis and a mass public health concern. President Obama recently declared a federal state emergency to help allocate...
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The Slow Loss Of The Foods We Love - And What To Do About It
Think of your favorite foodstuffs: chocolate, coffee, bread, fruits like bananas or grapes and the beverages concocted from them. Now imagine never being able to savor them again. This may seem...
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Jan 21, 2016: Marathon County’s 20 Year Anniversary LIFE Report
This Thursday, January 21st at 10 am, Wisconsin Public Radio's Route 51 looks at the strengths and challenges of our central Wisconsin communities, as we examine Marathon County’s 10th Local...
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How Art Activism Shaped The Message At COP21
How Art Activism Shaped The Message At COP21Last month thousands of climate activists took to the streets of Paris during the historic 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred...
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Garden Talk: Time To Think About Spring Clean Up And Pruning
Even though there's a few months until spring, Garden Talk experts say we can start planning for spring clean-up as plants come out of dormancy. Join Larry Meiller as he also learns about which trees...
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'Community Solar' Catching In Wisconsin
More Wisconsin utilities and neighborhoods are teaming up for what's called "community solar." Many renters and homeowners in the state don't live in houses where it's easy to add solar panels. But...
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