Aquifers and Watersheds

Though caring for our nation's waters continues to be an important public priority, the level of geoscience involved in this effort has become increasingly complex. This series features experts who explain in plain words the foundational ideas underlying the science of hydrology, while also taking the listener into the field to meet the researchers working on key water resource-related projects across Wisconsin.

Latest episodes

1. Watersheds Past - Oaks, Rings and Answers

   02 Jul 2014

   In this episode, the fascinating science of dendrochronology is explained. Learn how the study of tree rings can provide answers about watersheds in the past, and information for s…

   22 min ↗

2. Phosphorus, Outreach and the Fox-Wolf Watershed

   19 May 2014

   The secrets of the phosphorus cycle are revealed in this episode, as well as the challenges of trying to relay the science about this unusual nutrient cycle to stakeholders impacte…

   24 min ↗

3. Wisconsin Aquifers: Surficial Groundwater and the Central Sands

   31 Mar 2014

   A close examination of Wisconsin aquifers begins in episode five, which features USGS scientist David Krabbenhoft, slices of Wisconsin’s geological history, and an interview with D…

   20 min ↗

4. Wisconsin Aquifers: Cambrian, Pre-Cambrian and Confined

   31 Mar 2014

   In episode six, the series continues its exploration of the aquifers of Wisconsin. USGS scientist David Krabbenhoft returns to share his expertise, while historical color on the ge…

   16 min ↗

5. Streams, Snails and Invasive Species

   06 Mar 2014

   In this episode, Chris heads out to Black Earth Creek to meet Tim Campbell, an aquatic invasive species expert who works for the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant. In between dodgi…

   19 min ↗

6. Groundwater, Soil and Doctor Dirt

   28 Feb 2014

   Dr. Fred Madison AKA Doctor Dirt reveals the vital role that soil plays in the formation of aquifers, and how water actually becomes groundwater.

   23 min ↗

7. Aquifers, Websites and Water Tables

   28 Feb 2014

   Chris heads to the USGS to meet Dr. David Krabbenhoft, a research scientist who shares the basic information necessary for understanding aquifers.

   11 min ↗

8. Waters Within Waters - Working with Watersheds

   28 Feb 2014

   Learning how people visualize watersheds, and the different ways that have been developed to categorize them, is the central theme of this podcast, which also features Dr. David Kr…

   16 min ↗