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
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Big fish to fry
16/08/2019 Duration: 01minSome researchers think the best way to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes is to eat them. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Economic Impact of Dam Removal
15/08/2019 Duration: 01minSometimes removing a dam is a better option than repairing it. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Hydroelectric Power
14/08/2019 Duration: 01minLearn more about the benefits and risks of hydropower. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Fixing Household Leaks
13/08/2019 Duration: 01minFixing household leaks is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Water footprint of Biofuels
12/08/2019 Duration: 01minBurning biofuels may release fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline, but what is their impact on water? Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Roadside Ditches
09/08/2019 Duration: 01minWith a few alterations, ditches can reduce flooding and water pollution. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Watersense Certified Products
08/08/2019 Duration: 01minThis label certifies products that use water efficiently, while maintaining peak performance. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Mighty Mississippi
07/08/2019 Duration: 01minThis great river is the second longest in the U.S. and flows through 10 states. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Protecting birds on the ground and in the air
05/08/2019 Duration: 01minThe western Lake Erie basin is an important stopover site for migrating songbirds, so it’s important to consider them when looking at wind energy. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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A conservation effort that’s all it’s quacked up to be
02/08/2019 Duration: 01minA group of organizations are helping one landowner revert some of his property back to its natural state. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Are you rain ready?
01/08/2019 Duration: 01minAn online tool helps homeowners estimate, and reduce, their flood risk. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Why migrating birds might backtrack (at least a little ways)
31/07/2019 Duration: 01minWhen birds that migrate at night find themselves over water when the sun comes up, they head for the nearest shoreline – even if it means backtracking. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Milwaukee War Memorial
30/07/2019 Duration: 01minThe parking lot for the Memorial is getting a green facelift. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Lake trout stocking
29/07/2019 Duration: 01minOverfishing and predatory sea lampreys almost wiped out lake trout in the Great Lakes, but after years of stocking, lake trout are reproducing and are self-sustaining in Lake Superior. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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A Super Highway for Aquatic Invaders
26/07/2019 Duration: 01minThe system of locks and canals that allowed ships to bypass Niagara Falls suddenly created a path for invasive species. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Too Much and Not Enough Water
25/07/2019 Duration: 01minClimate change is expected to deal multiple blows to water resources in New York. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Protecting a Stream’s Comfort Zone
24/07/2019 Duration: 01minUsing a three-zone buffer system around a stream can dramatically improve water quality. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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An Iconic Waterway
23/07/2019 Duration: 01minThe Erie Canal introduced a new path to the west by connecting Albany to Buffalo. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.
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Facts about Lawn Watering
22/07/2019 Duration: 01minLawns need less water than most people think. Learn more at: http://www.CurrentCast.org.