Today, we kick off 2021 with a looking-back/looking-forward conversation with alder Rebecca Kemble, a longtime Madison organizer, water protector, labor activist, and housing advocate. She talks about her hopes for the new year—the rising generation, community rights, the power to act collectively—and discusses important moments from 2020 in Madison city government, including higher resident participation […]
Project Drawdown’s Mission of a Net-Zero Emissions Future
It’s one of the major questions of this generation: how can we solve the problem of global warming? For today’s show, we focus on the collaborative solutions offered by Project Drawdown, a climate initiative focused on reaching “Drawdown”—the point in the future when we’ll finally see greenhouse gas levels start to decline. We’re joined by […]
City council unanimously backs bird-safe glass
A 2014 study by the Smithsonian found that collisions with glass kill between 365 million and 1 billion birds annually in the United States. Madison buildings will be required to undergo bird-safe glass treatment after a unanimous vote by the City Council Tuesday. The ordinance intends to reduce the number of bird deaths caused by […]
The Small-Boat Fishing Industry and Sustainable Seafood
On this episode, Patty explores all things seafood, sustainability, and the small-boat fishing industry with Nic Mink, co-founder and president of Sitka Salmon Shares, and fisherman and sustainable food advocate Ryan Horwath of the Alaska Marine Conservation Council. The documentary film Last Man Fishing will be premiering at the Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, February 26, […]
Yahara Lakes 101 with Paul Garrison
Description Yahara Lakes 101: History in the Mucking Join us for Yahara Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes! About this Talk Water quality in Wisconsin’s lakes has evolved throughout time. But how has it changed since the influx of European-American immigrants more than 150 years ago? The history can be […]
Clean Lakes Community Awards
The Clean Lakes Community Awards recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals, volunteers, businesses, farmers, and other groups working to protect our Yahara lakes. The awards honor the dedication of individuals and groups making a difference in our watershed. Join us for the awards presentation and networking reception. Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be […]
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