For more information about the Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season, see http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/sturgeon/lakewinnebago
For more information about the book People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish, a book sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, see www.winnebagosturgeon.org
This video was shot in 2008.
Looking for Lapham
Named Wisconsin’s first great scientist, Increase Lapham was a self-taught renaissance man who dabbled in the fields of botany, archaeology, forestry and climatology. Two hundred years after his birth (March 7th) his influence is still being felt in our state. That is, if you know how to “Look for Lapham.”
Birkebeiner:
Thousands of skiers will take to the trails this weekend for the legendary American Birkebeiner. It’s the largest cross country ski marathon in North America, running 50 kilometers from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin. Now, climate change, including warmer winter temperatures, threatens the future of the Birkebeiner. Finn Ryan produced this portrait of last year’s race.
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On Clear Ice
When Wisconsin Public Television graphic designer Jennifer Hadley took her daughter out to skate and watch ice boats racing on Madison’s Lake Mendota, she was amazed out how clear the ice was. She put together this video incorporating some amazing images she shot with some commentary from lake expert UW Emeritus Professor John Magnuson.
Producer, Aubrey Ralph, puts his reputation in the trash while producing his piece, “The Society for Creative Anachronism.”
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Some Music For Your Tuesday: NPR Music is streaming Regina Spektor’s new album ‘What We Saw From The Cheap Seats’ in its entirety. Enjoy!