SDG Talks Podcast highlights Change Makers and their work around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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What is GLOBE, and how is it impacting future generations of environmentalists? In this episode of #SDGTalks, hear from Darien Becker - a previous Program Director for the Welty Environmental Center - talks about: 1/3
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1️⃣ Connecting youth to #watershed science through GLOBE 2️⃣ Simplified #waterquality testing and STEM guest speakers inspiring future scientists 3️⃣ How #WisconsinWaterWeek unites professionals for better #watereducation and management So take a listen ↓ #SDG6 2/3
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What's fluoroproxen benzyl and why should we care about its effect on #biodiversity ? In this episode of #SDGTalks, Luke Huffman - a PhD student at the @UWMadison - talks about: 1/3
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1️⃣The impact of fluoroproxen benzyl on plant biodiversity & invertebrate 2️⃣How his research helps us understand the unintended effects of #herbicide applications & managing #aquaticplants 3️⃣How #WisconsinWaterWeek is a platform for collaborating on aquatic plant management 2/3
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Why is mussel relocation and monitoring necessary? In this episode of #SDGTalks, Emily Gryga - a Wetland Ecologist at @GEIConsultants - talks about: 1/3
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1️⃣ The vital role of mussels in filtering water and maintaining #freshwaterecosystems 2️⃣ How to protect mussels from #habitatdisruption 3️⃣ How #WisconsinWaterWeek highlights the importance of mussel conservation and freshwater health So take a listen ↓ #SDG6 2/3
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1️⃣ Why worry about the presence of grass carp in the #GreatLakes? 2️⃣ What is electrofishing, and how does it combat #invasivespecies? 3️⃣ Revising protocols for effective #grasscarp removal So take a listen ↓ 2/3
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What’s the only invasive carp species reproducing in the Great Lakes? In this episode of #SDGTalks, Bob Mapes - a Grass Carp Strike Team Crew Leader for the University of Toledo - talks about: 1/3
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Why are mussel populations declining? In this episode of #SDGTalks, @BCReserve's Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Breanne Klockzien talks about: 1/3
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1️⃣ The alarming decline in #musselpopulations in Eau Claire County 2️⃣ Understanding the impact of #waterpollution, degradation, and infrastructure on #musselspecies 3️⃣ Protecting mussels through #citizenscience and research efforts So take a listen ↓ #sdg6
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How can we create more habitats for wildlife? In this episode of #SDGTalks, Stephanie Cole - an Environmental Scientist at @GEIConsultants - chats about: 1/3
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1️⃣ How #habitatrestoration design plans can enhance #biodiversity in Green Bay 2️⃣ The goals and progress of the tank farm marsh project. 3️⃣ How #WisconsinWaterWeek highlights the positive impacts of habitat restoration on biodiversity and #ecology So take a listen ↓ #sdg6
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What are the alternatives to invasive plants? In this episode of #SDGTalks, Liz Tanner from @UWStevensPoint's Extension Lakes and Jeannie Shearer from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (@WDNR) talk about: 1/3
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1️⃣ What crucial role do gardeners play in managing #invasivespecies? 2️⃣ Helping gardeners understand and adopt alternatives to #invasiveplants. 3️⃣ Why must we work together to raise awareness and tackle the issue of invasive species? So take a listen ↓ 2/3
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