The Environment Report - Delta College Public Radio

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Jeff Kart, a.k.a. "Mr. Great Lakes," hosts Delta College Public Radio's weekly look at environmental issues.

  1. Jun 15

    King Walleye, Double Danger

    Walleye is now the most-harvested species in the Great Lakes and some beach safety tips as we head into summer. Learn more: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min

  2. May 28

    Pear Tree Ban, Otter Week Fan

    The Callery pear tree is among six species added to Michigan’s official list of invasive plants and World Otter Day was celebrated this week. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min

  3. May 26

    Saildrones on the Lakes, EVs on the Rise

    The U.S. Coast Guard is using autonomous Saildrones on the Great Lakes. As gas prices rise, so do electric vehicle sales. Beach wellness is a couple of weeks away. Learn more: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min

  4. May 9

    Longtime Conservation Club Dissolves, AI Predicts Severe Weather

    Michigan United Conservation Clubs is being dissolved after nearly 90 years of advocacy. AI may be a crystal ball for weather forecasting. Pink salmon may be on the dinner menu but they’re also considered invasive in the Great Lakes. Learn more: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    4 min

  5. May 1

    Dam Investment for Safety, Stream Sampling for Science

    Michigan needs a lot more dam investment. Macroinvertebrates like dragonfly and mayfly larvae are key indicators of stream health. More information: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min

  6. Apr 3

    $45M for Sustainability, Workshops for Fisheries

    Sustainability in the Great Lakes region just received a $45 million boost and fishery workshops are scheduled for April. For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min

  7. Mar 10

    Energy Efficiency Initiatives, Battery Circularity Program, Solar and Storage Bulletin

    New agreements between Michigan utilities and advocates will lower energy bills and invest in home improvements. A Battery Circularity Program aims to improve how batteries are collected, recycled and reprocessed across the state. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says in a recent bulletin that “blistering pace of the buildout of solar and battery storage” appears set to continue for at least the next two years in the United States. For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min

  8. Feb 27

    Great Lakes Priorities, Monitoring and Battery Storage

    What are the top five priorities for the Great Lakes? The Michigan Clean Water Corps is looking for volunteers. Midland Township and eight other communities will host solar power and battery storage projects to advance clean energy. For more information: https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

    3 min
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