April 29, 2023 - Mother Earth – Globally and Locally

Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk with world-renowned journalist and environmental advocate Bill McKibben about the state of climate change and what can be done from here (5:00), and William O’Brien State Park Supervisor Wayne Boerner about the impact of river flooding and construction plans at the park (26:00). Plus, an update on local news (43:15). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Bill McKibben, journalist and environmental advocate
Third Act

Wayne Boerner, manager, William O’Brien State Park
William O’Brien Management Plan

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Article links:
Bill McKibben – Climate Change is the Legacy of People over the age of 60 (The Guardian)

Bill McKibben – This Simple Math Problem Could Be the Key to Solving Our Climate Crisis (Rolling Stone)

St. Croix 360 – New members of Wisconsin town board revoke factory farm rules

Events
Library Presentation on Greenland – Replay

Marine Village School Taco Fundraiser

Gammelgarden Opening Weekend

Public meeting on Osceola Bridge work

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library