Earthwatch Radio - Aquatic Invasive Species

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Earthwatch Radio - Aquatic Invasive Species

Earthwatch Radio was inspired by Wisconsin U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day. Launched in 1972, it was the first radio program in the nation to concentrate on environmental news. When the last show aired 35 years later, this award-winning program had become the longest-running program of its kind.

  1. 8

    Black, White and Gray Lists

    A solution to the problem of invasive species might not be black-and-white.

  2. 7

    Trading Profits and Pests

    Global trade is rapidly expanding, and a lot of plants and animals are along for the ride.

  3. 6

    State Patrol for Zebra Mussels

    A state trooper with a good eye stops zebra mussels at a weigh station.

  4. 5

    Swarms of Squirts

    One of the most important fishing areas on the Atlantic Coast is being overrun by tiny critters that don't belong there.

  5. 4

    Friend or Enemy?

    When will a plant become a weed or an animal turn into a pest? There are no obvious answers.

  6. 3

    Preservation Paradox

    Leaving nature alone might not be enough to preserve it. An author argues for a more hands-on approach.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Earthwatch Radio was inspired by Wisconsin U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day. Launched in 1972, it was the first radio program in the nation to concentrate on environmental news. When the last show aired 35 years later, this award-winning program had become the longest-running program of its kind.

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University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute

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