Green Visions: Recent Episodes
The North 103.3 FM
A feature on Duluth, Minnesota public radio station's Northland Morning program focusing on local environmental issues, heard Wednesdays at 8:20 a.m on 103.3fm or streaming at thenorth1033.org.
This week, Ramiro Vasquez Jr. is leading a group of young delegates from Climate Generation to the Conference of the Parties in Baku, Azerbaijan
Dr. Heather Brown talks about her work in locating and identifying contaminants in the area
Barbara Budd, the volunteer and education coordinator for the Superior Hiking Trail, talks about the approach to fixing muddy trails
Jody Slick, Founder and CEO of Ecolibrium3, talks about upcoming opportunities for energy efficient improvements for residents
Aspen and Sasha from Action Club at Harbor City International School talk about the past, present and future of their personal climate action
Water Resource Specialist for the City of Superior Megan Högfeldt talks about the events happening during this year's Wisconsin Stormwater Week
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota Duluth Melissa Maurer-Jones breaks down the details of microplastics
Harvest Fest Director Julie Allen talks about zero waste goals and the ecological highlights from this year's gathering
Kendra Dean, owner and founder of Ren Market in Duluth, talks about the business's efforts toward zero waste
Stephen Mikkelson from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency talks about this year's Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
Jenny Scholtes, founder and chair of the Melinda Vaughn School Pollinator Fund, talks about the objectives of the fund and a fundraiser opportunity this coming weekend
Matt Willey, Stewardship & Recreation Program Manager at Hartley Nature Center, talks about the upcoming Trails Fest as well as the future vision for outdoor recreation
Gina LaLiberte from the Wisconsin DNR talks about the increased risk of blue-green algae
Finn Fest board member Erik Brown talks about the "Carbon Neutral Future for Finland and Minnesota" presentation happening Saturday morning as part of Finn Fest at the DECC
Jinny Alexander and Julie Etterson from the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota Duluth talk about the UMD Sustainability Portal
Duluth East Seniors Mauren, Zoe and Kate talk about a years-long effort to get solar power for Duluth Schools
Wisconsin State Plant Health Director Christopher Deegan talks about the process for using wasps to control Emeral Ash Borer
Aaron Friedman-Heiman discusses the need for improved refrigeration with food transportation
Megan Högfeldt, Water Resource Specialist for the City of Superior, talks about the 2024 Storm Drain Art Gallery Open House happening tonight at Empire Coffee in Superior
Darienne McNamara and Ida Sampson from the City of Superior Public Works talk about the new Food Waste Drop Sites
Darienne McNamara and Ida Sampson from the City of Superior Public Works talk about the new Food Waste Drop Sites
Jenna Fastner from the Wisconsin DNR talks about the importance of not intervening with wildlife
Gary Wyatt, Extension Educator in Forestry for the University of Minnesota Regional Office in Mankato, addresses the best practices when harvesting edibles and decoratives this spring
Sarah Kjorlien discusses Eco3's Earth Week and the events that will round out the celebration
Dr. Tim Lorek discusses the final topics for this academic year's Peace and Justice Lecture Series at the College of St. Scholastica
Students from Harbor City International School in Duluth talk about several recent climate change events and opportunities through school and across the state
Jon Sullivan and Crystal Pelky from Minnesota Power talk about electric vehicles and the cost-effective ways of using them
Cameron Gustafson and Kyle Hildebrandt from Soil and Water Conservation District talk about the upcoming free raingarden workshops and the financial support for residents to create their own
Tim Lorek discusses the upcoming Peace and Justice event at CSS featuring many local advocacy groups
Minnesota teacher Sofia Mulholland Cerkvenik shares her experiences from the headline-grabbing Conference of the Parties last month in Dubai
Megan Högfeldt, Water Resources Specialist from the City of Superior, talks about Salt Awareness Week
Crystal Pelkey flips the script on Green Visions by asking the questions; some trivia about saving energy around the house
Gregory A. Keoleian, Co-director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan talks about the fossil fuels agreement from this year's Conference of the Parties
Sarah Murray from the Wisconsin DNR talks about ways to reduce waste during the holidays
Clinton Dexter-Neinhaus talks about the history of the Christmas Bird Count and the usefulness of the resulting data
Sofia Mulholland Cerkvenik and other delegates from Climate Generation are heading to COP28 in Dubai
Yvonne Mongare and other delegates from Climate Generation are heading to COP28 in Dubai
Teacher, organizer, and author Cynthia Kaufman shares her thoughts on ways to take immediate climate action
Coordinator Renee Willemson talks about Duluth Farm to School and the future of the organization
John Shepard and world record holder Karen Zemlin talk about the rising temps of Lake Superior and the relay swim to raise awareness
Stephen Mikkelson from the MN Pollution Control Agency talks about the Eco Experience building at the Minnesota State Fair
Water Resource Specialist Megan Högfeldt talks about the week of events that is Wisconsin Stormwater Week
Lisa Fitzpatrick talks about recent community events and the future vision for climate action in Duluth
Coach Brian Scott talks about the team from Harbor City International School that is the new state champion in Water Stewardship
Annika Frazer from Love Your Block talks about the grant and the future vision for the area
Gaea Crozier from the Minnesota DNR talks about the annual loon survey across the state
Lori Seele talks about the yellow iris and what can be done to combat this invasive species
Valerie Slocum, Director of Animal Rehabilitation with Wildwoods, talks about when to and when not to intervene with wild animals that might need help
Tone Lanzillo talks about the World Climate School and its first foray into the United States
Conservation Specialist Nate Quadhamer talks about the increase in invasive species in the Boundary Waters
Margaret West talk about Wild Ones and the effort to create more natural landscapes through the community
Sarah Kjorlien from Ecolibrium3 talks about Earth Week and what's next for the organization
The Rolling Stones's music director and keyboardist Chuck Leavell talks about his passion for forests
Danielle Hefferan from Climate Generation talks about the new Teach Science Project for middle school teachers
Tone Lanzillo talks about the Climate and Justice Teach-In starting on March 29th and going through Earth Day
Andrew Badje of the Wisconsin DNR is putting out a call for volunteers to help with the annual frog and toad count
Northlander Peter Edmunds talks about his work with Border Partners in the American Southwest
Clark Christenson talks about the strategies of tree care and clean-up, and the state of tree health around Duluth
Alice Tibbetts talks about the walkability of Duluth and the difficulties that winter brings
Ben Nicklay from the Minnesota DNR talks about a project focused on sediment reduction along Kingsbury Creek in West Duluth
Megan Högfeldt from the City of Superior talks about the upcoming Salt Awareness Week, January 23-27
Chad Trebilcock from Minnesota Power talks about the simple ways to reduce energy waste during the winter months.
Lori Seele from Collaborative Invasive Species Management talks about the many locations to drop off Christmas trees
University of Minnesota Duluth Biology student Gavin Buersken is planning a tree planting project to support forest diversity and outdoor education
City of Duluth Sustainability Officer Mindy Granley talks about the future of solar in Duluth
Brian Scott teaches Environmental Sciences at Harbor City International School and sees the value in an off-site, hands-on approach to educating students
Pastor David Carlson and Bret Pence share about their time hosting an environmental book club with an interfaith approach
Larry Weber recaps November and notes that some wild weather swings have ultimately balanced into a statistically average month
With the conference wrapped up, Kristen Poppleton from Climate Generation shares her thoughts on COP27
Tom Prestby from Audubon Great Lakes talks about the impact of climate change on local estuaries and the birds that dwell there
Reese Van Houten from Eco3 talks about a new app to help the community lower its carbon impact
Kathryn Milun talks about the expansion of Lake Superior Living Labs to Duluth, the Solar Commons, and an event happening today
City of Duluth Sustainability Officer Mindy Granley talks about a recent award and the future of sustainability in the community
Shashi Rao and Matt Mlinar of the NRRI talk about the importance of responding to e-waste
Advocate April Hepokoski talks about the challenges and the steps toward zero waste living
Forest Health Program Coordinator Val Cervenka talks about the Minnesota DNR Fall Color Finder
Marc Bellemare, Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota talks about the potential global impact of food delivery
Stephen Mikkleson of the MPCA talks about the Eco Experience building at the Minnesota State Fair
U of M Assistant Professor Gretchen Hanson talks about her research regarding the impact of climate change on cold water habitats
Dr. Gabe Chan explores the past and future of climate policy as it pertains to West Virginia v. EPA
Doug Jensen of the Minnesota DNR talks about the prevention of aquatic invasive species
Volunteer scientists tag trees to gauge the impact of Lake Superior on phenological changes