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River Radio

April 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

This week’s show – Bill McKibben on our climate future; An update on plans for O’Brien State Park

Co-hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson speak with:
– Bill McKibben, longtime environmental journalist and advocate on steps that can be taken now to combat climate change (5:00); and
– Wayne Boerner, manager, William O’Brien State Park, with an update on proposed park improvements and other developments, including the impact of river flooding (26:00).
Also included is an update of local news (43:15). Matt Quast is technical director.

 

 

This Week’s Guests

Bill McKibben, journalist and environmental advocate
Third Act

Wayne Boerner, manager, William O’Brien State Park
William O’Brien Management Plan

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Article links:
Bill McKibben – Climate Change is the Legacy of People over the age of 60 (The Guardian)

Bill McKibben – This Simple Math Problem Could Be the Key to Solving Our Climate Crisis (Rolling Stone)

St. Croix 360 – New members of Wisconsin town board revoke factory farm rules

Events
Library Presentation on Greenland – Replay

Marine Village School Taco Fundraiser

Gammelgarden Opening Weekend

Public meeting on Osceola Bridge work

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

 

Visit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio, and to access replays of past shows.

Details

Date:
April 29, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 am