A local and regional environmental update
Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher discuss key environmental issues affecting our area. Gayle speaks with Craig Beckman and Laurel Quill of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about plans for William O’Brien State Park, specifically Lake Alice and the St. Croix River boat launch following last year’s unintended draining of the lake. Jim gets an update on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with Chris Knopf, executive director, Friends of the BWCA. Plus an update of local news. Matt Quast is technical director.
The show is available on the Showpage, or wherever you get your podcasts.
River Radio is presented by the Marine Community Library. It focuses on providing information about your community and your world. In each episode, conversation is conducted with notable figures from Minnesota and nationwide as well as local leaders.
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