Currentcast

Author: Vários
Narrator: Vários
Publisher: Podcast
Duration: 1:41:40

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Synopsis

CurrentCast is a daily, 60-second audio feature that educates the public about water issues in the Great Lakes states, promotes an appreciation for aquatic environments, and encourages an educated discussion about this critical resource.

Episodes

The Dirt on Sediment Pollution

24/05/2019 Duration: 01min

When you hear the words ‘water pollution,’ you probably think of chemicals. But soil and silt can harm rivers, too. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Coal Tar Sealants

23/05/2019 Duration: 01min

These sealants may protect your driveway… but they don’t protect water resources. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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In Land We Trust

22/05/2019 Duration: 01min

How protecting the land can help protect water resources. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Keyed up About Clean Water

21/05/2019 Duration: 01min

You may be properly caring for your car… but what about water quality? Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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I Brake for Clean Water

20/05/2019 Duration: 01min

Few drivers realize that normal vehicle wear and tear can harm water resources. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Fishy Business

17/05/2019 Duration: 01min

How much fish is sustainably caught in Great Lakes waters each year. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Permeable Pavement

16/05/2019 Duration: 01min

You won’t believe what happens when water hits this surface! Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Re-envisioning the Rivers

15/05/2019 Duration: 01min

Could a famous lake-front city become known for its rivers instead? Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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The Devil in Disguise

14/05/2019 Duration: 01min

This beautiful plant has some very ugly effects on many wetland ecosystems. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Muddying the Waters

13/05/2019 Duration: 01min

The surprising cause, pace, and consequences of erosion in the Minnesota River watershed. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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What’s Up with Muck?

10/05/2019 Duration: 01min

This stinky stuff is yucking up Great Lakes beaches. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Multiplying Mussels

09/05/2019 Duration: 01min

These small but mighty invaders are taking over the Great Lakes. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Loony for A Diving Bird

08/05/2019 Duration: 01min

There’s nothing common about the common loon. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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A Wealth of Water

07/05/2019 Duration: 01min

There’s a rich resource right in America’s backyard. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Native and Invasive Crayfish Square Off

06/05/2019 Duration: 01min

Non-native crayfish upset the natural balance in streams. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Crayons and Clean Water

03/05/2019 Duration: 01min

Iron oxide sludge recovered from abandoned mine clean-up efforts can be used to create pigment. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Lake Ontario Drumlins

02/05/2019 Duration: 01min

Gentle slopes that drop off into dramatic cliffs are called drumlins. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Clean, Drain, and Dry

01/05/2019 Duration: 01min

Boaters should follow these three simple steps to prevent the spread of invasive species. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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On the Road to Cleaner Water

30/04/2019 Duration: 01min

Watershed groups create plans, called TMDLs, to clean up waterways. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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Great Lakes Observing System

29/04/2019 Duration: 01min

A system of buoys provides information to boaters. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.

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