WORT 89.9FM Madison · Lake Mendota Invasives Set Off Ecological Chain Reaction In late April, the waters of Madison’s Lake Mendota still look fairly pristine – clear enough in spots […]
Reflections on Wild Lakes
A pristine Wisconsin lake can provide a reference to change in our ecosystems and an opportunity to reflect on ourselves. Author and naturalist John Bates returns to the Perpetual Notion […]
Killer Lakes and Limnology Legends du Nord
If you live in Madison or Wisconsin or the Upper Midwest, you are probably a limnophile (you love lakes). Kicking off the Fall 2021 pledge drive, limnologist / biologist guest […]
What Is Limnology?
WORT 89.9FM Madison · What Is Limnology? Established in July 1982 to coordinate, conduct, and facilitate research on freshwater ecosystems at University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Center for Limnology is the […]
Ecology of Road Salt
The slippery season is in full swing, and many roads, sidewalks and parking lots are getting a heavy dose of salt to speed ice melt. All that salt has to […]
State of the Great Lakes
In past shows, the Perpetual Notion Machine has focused a lot on the dangers present in our Yahara lakes system. In tonight’s episode, we look beyond our backyard to the […]