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
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22 min
Watersheds Past - Oaks, Rings and Answers
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…
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24 min
Phosphorus, Outreach and the Fox-Wolf Watershed
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…
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20 min
Wisconsin Aquifers: Surficial Groundwater and the Central Sands
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…
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16 min
Wisconsin Aquifers: Cambrian, Pre-Cambrian and Confined
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…
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19 min
Streams, Snails and Invasive Species
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…
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11 min
Aquifers, Websites and Water Tables
Chris heads to the USGS to meet Dr. David Krabbenhoft, a research scientist who shares the basic information necessary for understanding aquifers.
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23 min
Groundwater, Soil and Doctor Dirt
Dr. Fred Madison AKA Doctor Dirt reveals the vital role that soil plays in the formation of aquifers, and how water actually becomes groundwater.
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16 min
Waters Within Waters - Working with Watersheds
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…