Podcasts about milwaukee river

We learn what the Milwaukee School Board does. We hear some of the latest episode of Swing State of the Union. We tell you about the Milwaukee County Birth to 3 Program. Plus, in the newest Bubbler Talk we learn about mining around the Milwaukee River.

Earl invites his esteemed guest, Sandy Williams, to engage in a brief discussion regarding the financial aspects of the Milwaukee Bucks team and its recent transformation. Jeff Bezos has informed the Washington Post of his intention to oversee the editorial content as part of his efforts to assume control over the free press. Sandy reflects on how the Washington Post played a pivotal role in uncovering the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to Richard Nixon's resignation from the presidency. Back in 1955, the Milwaukee River really stank because folks were tossing waste into it. Then in 1972, the Clean Air and Water Act was introduced to tackle the problem. Fast forward ten years, and the rivers were looking much better! People are calling in to share their thoughts on what's really happening in our government, challenging the misleading idea behind Trump's "paper pushers" comment about who's running our government programs these days. The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show! Guest: Sandy Williams

Executive Director of the Metropolitan Sewerage District Kevin Shafer talks about the cleanliness of the Milwaukee River (could we host the Olympics swimming?).

Wisconsin's Midday News brings you today's Three Big Things. ABC News Correspondent Karen Travers talks about the repercussions of yesterday's historic prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Chief Administrative Officer of the Wisconsin State Fair Kristi Chuckel talks about how the weather is impacting fairgoers and what's on tap for today! Executive Director of the Metropolitan Sewerage District Kevin Shafer shares if the Milwaukee River is ready to host the next Olympics Triathlon. And we have our Week in Review!

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports his six boats are taking limit catches of Chinook salmon on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan. (dumperdan.com) In the Madison report, JC Chamberlin offers advice for bow and crossbow maintenance and says now is the time to establish water holes and set up tree stands for fall hunting. (pappastradingpost.com) Wisconsin DNR fish biologist Aaron Schiller says many species of native fish are using the new fish passage around the Kletzsch Park Dam to get up and downstream on the Milwaukee River. (mkewaterwaypartners.org)

The new fish passage in Glendale could help lake sturgeon spawn upstream as they once did, generations ago.

In this insightful interview, Cheryl Nenn, Riverkeeper for Milwaukee Riverkeeper, shares her journey from diverse roles to becoming a passionate advocate for river conservation. She discusses the challenges facing water quality, the role of Riverkeepers, and the importance of public education in nurturing environmental stewardship. Join us to delve into Cheryl's efforts to protect the Milwaukee River and inspire global action for cleaner, healthier waterways. 00:32- About Cheryl Nenn Cheryl is a river keeper for the Milwaukee River.  She directs the citizen based water quality monitoring program in the Milwaukee River Basin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

This week we visit South East Wisconsin and chat with the team at Milwaukee Fly Fishing. Pete Nicoloff and Joseph Davies offer full service guided trips based near Milwaukee. These guys are chasing Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Trout and more on the Milwaukee River system, tribs and nearby fly fishing opportunities. These two are livin their best lives "slinging string... and jaw jacking some ponies!" Thanks Pete and Joe for sharing your story with us.

In this bonus episode, Ana and Eric greet you from West Bend with several friends: Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, West Bend Mayor Joel Ongert, and Kewaskum Village President Fuzz Martin. Between all five, the topics run the gamut to every corner of Washington County and expand on the recent Discover Wisconsin episode on Washington County, which was called "Love Your Neighbor." All corners of Washington County get some love from the standpoint of visitors, residents, and businesses. West Bend, the county seat, has a charming and vibrant downtown with Main Street freshly repaved, re-scaped, and ready for great shopping, dining, and entertainment with the Historic Bend Theater welcoming regional and national acts in its 1920s-era-but-updated venue. Across the Milwaukee River you can take in some amazing art at the MOWA - Museum of Wisconsin Art and places like The Volunteer Center and The Hub, its associated coffee shop, were showcased in the recent Discover Wisconsin episode. West Bend also has Riverside Brewing, historic buildings, the Eisenbahn Trail for biking and hiking, and Regner Park, which hosts everything from summer concerts to the beautiful holiday lights in winter. Kewaskum is a prime example of Washington County's beautiful villages, and Village Prez Fuzz Martin dives into activities to enjoy from hunting for antiques to hitting the slopes and Sunburst Ski Hill, which also boasts the largest tubing park in the world with nearly 50 lanes! Nearby in Slinger, Little Switzerland is another popular area for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Since Washington County straddles the Kettle Moraine region, the topography is beautiful for any activity, and places like the Pike Lake Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest next to Hartford are ideal for enjoying it to the fullest. You can stop at Aspen Sky Winery in Slinger after (or, heck, before) to imbibe if that would complement your day. Perched atop the highest point in southeastern Wisconsin, Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine draws visitors from around the world. Whether for religious pilgrimage, to marvel and its beautiful architecture, take in the views, or find treasures at the Holy Hill Art Fair, Holy Hill is an incredible place to visit. You can get beautiful views of Holy Hill from the golf course, too. Erin Hills is a nationally renown course in the Town of Erin; home to the 2017 U.S. Open, the course follows the natural landscape and offers views of Holy Hill. Kettle Hills is another highly-rated golf course on the other side of Holy Hill. Washington County Golf Course outside Hartford ranks among the top 50 municipal courses in the United States, while other options include Hon-E-Kor in Kewaskum, Scenic View in Slinger, and several in West Bend.Hartford, on the western edge of Washington County, offers up its own fun downtown which includes the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, a car-themed wonderful ice cream shop called Scoop de Ville, The Mineshaft restaurant which served as Wisconsin's largest for a long time, plus tons of great shops of all kinds. The city's architecture features classic buildings, some crowned with pagodas. Germantown is the largest village in the county, literally across the street from Milwaukee on the southeast. The village has historic sites like Dheinsville and Freistadt that bring you back to 19th century settlements and some newer breweries and wineries. They include Old Germantown, a new brewery in a farmstead that serves up classic craft brews and wood-fired pizzas, 1840 Brewing, which was featured in the show, and Apple Works Winery, a winery that has grown out of an orchard at Behnke Estates. Germantown is a growing bedroom community but they still have plenty of farms, too. You can explore other farms nearby that offer family fun, including Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate and Peck & Bushel Fruit Company in Colgate.This is why we say Washington County has surprises around every corner. Check out this bonus episode to discover more! Find out more about Washington County and all of its sights (and surprises!) here:Instagram: @visitwashingtoncounty.wiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Visit-Washington-County-Wisconsin-450932391586808X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisitWashCoWischttps://visitwashingtoncounty.com/

People do a lot to make the best of Wisconsin’s brutal winters. Some strap on some snowshoes or hit the sledding hills. The extremists participate in Polar Plunges. As Milwaukee historian and author John Gurda reminds us, the winter thrill seekers have been thriving in the area for a long time.  

We tell you about the Milwaukee Community Land Trust. We learn how the Milwaukee Public Library system is doing. We visit a new passage being created to help fish move upstream in the Milwaukee River. Plus, we tell you about the first Black female cantor from Milwaukee.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Oneida County; https://bit.ly/3G2tTZr The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana – with Logan too – hit the water in this Campfire Conversation, highlighting some Wisconsin's “Must Visit” water recreation locations.  Much of the conversation begins in the north, with the Apostle Islands and its bevy of options in Lake Superior. The Brule River, known as the “River of Presidents” for its history as a popular fishing and getaway spot for U.S. presidents in the early 20th century, also gets some love as its flows into Lake Superior not too far to the west. Hopping the subcontinental divide, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway offers all of fun and natural beauty you could expect from a river. The Wild Rivers Conservancy is active along the river, and the waterfalls coupled with fishing, paddling, and hiking along the shore offer abundant options for an adventurous day. We also cover the Vets on the River Program, which is active on the St. Croix. Flowing into the St. Croix in western Wisconsin is the Apple River, which offers tubing, floating, and a variety of popular water recreation activities in the areas around Somerset, making it a big summer destination. Of course the Wisconsin River gets its due, whether you're fishing in the Eagle River area, water skiing with the best of them in Wisconsin Rapids, touring the sandstone and limestone bluffs around Wisconsin Dells, or kayaking the Lower Wisconsin Waterway. The Wolf River runs through much of the North Woods and offers unbelievably amazing fishing. Ana dives into the Madison “chain o' lakes” (literally too, in real life) as she and Eric discuss the many options of Lake Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa in the Capitol region. Other chains of lakes popular in Wisconsin also draw a wide variety of water recreation opportunities, including the chains around Eagle River, the Cisco chain on the Wisconsin-U.P. border west of Land O'Lakes, and the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes. In the south, Geneva Lake and its nearby companions – including Delavan Lake and Lake Como – draw plenty of crowds but still offer areas of serenity. Geneva Lake is one of the deepest spring-fed lakes in the state; Green Lake, in central Wisconsin, takes the title of the deepest. Its also hugely popular for boating, fishing, and water skiing. Up for whitewater rafting? Head to northeastern Wisconsin and check out the rapids on the Menomonee River! Comparisons to rivers in the Mountain West are frequently made to a section of the Menomonee between Niagara and Pembine, where the rapids and drops are truly an adventure. The Peshtigo River in Oconto and Marinette Counties also offers fantastic kayaking and canoeing; the whole area teems with waterfalls. For extra twists and turns, we recommend heading to the Driftless Region in southwestern Wisconsin and exploring the Kickapoo River, which is one of the crookedest rivers in the Midwest – if not the country. Some great options for rentals can be found in Ontario, near Wildcat Mountain State Park. We didn't forget the cities, either: explore charter fishing opportunities off the lakeshore in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Port Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Algoma, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay, Oconto, or Marinette on Lake Michigan, or from Ashland, Bayfield, or Superior on Lake Superior! And for paddling in urban areas, it's hard to beat the La Crosse area on the Black and Mississippi Rivers – especially Pools 7 and 8 – or kayaking amidst the bustling action and tall buildings in Milwaukee on the Milwaukee, Menomonee, or Kinnickinnic Rivers in the heart of the city. Let's just say your options are many – and we offer plenty to choose from on The Cabin today! Inside SponsorsVISIT Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfGroup Health Trust:  https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Jennifer Bolger Breceda is the Executive Director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper, a science-based advocacy organization working for swimmable, fishable rivers throughout the Milwaukee River Basin. In this episode we discuss clean water advocacy, environmental law, road salt water monitoring, phosphorus runoff, the adopt-a-river program and more! After 15 years of practicing environmental law at several reputable firms in Milwaukee, including being Shareholder and Co-Chair of a successful and busy environmental legal department, Bolger Breceda decided to change course and leave her private practice to start a new chapter in her career as the Executive Director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Over the past 8 years, Bolger Breceda has served as a “chief executive officer,” including chief ambassador, fundraiser, and leader, of this highly-respected science-based environmental advocacy organization. She has grown the Board of Directors from a reporting entity to strategic think-tank, and believes strongly that working collaboratively with local, state, regional and national partners in advancement of mission is critical to its success. During her tenure, Milwaukee Riverkeeper's annual budget and the staff have both doubled, all while meeting financial and organizational goals. For the last 8 years, Jennifer has worked to coordinate and push forward a generational opportunity aimed at removing legacy contamination in Milwaukee area waterways called the Area of Concern. She also led a statewide and regional coalition focused on ensuring that the implementation of the Great Lakes Compact is in keeping with sound management principles, conservation mandates, public engagement, best available science and the spirit and intent of the law. A strategic thinker, she worked tirelessly toward the successful removal of the Estabrook Dam, not only saving taxpayer dollars, but also taking a generational opportunity to improve an important area of the Milwaukee River. Jennifer's expertise in environmental law has brought her before many governmental agencies, to speak on a variety of environmental and water related matters. Jennifer has been active in environmental, charitable and service organizations since before her undergraduate days and has always strived to be an advocate for the environment. She has an avid interest in many different water activities including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and water skiing. She wants to see Milwaukee thrive and truly become a water centric and healthy community.

A Bubbler Talk question-asker wondered what kinds of fish are seen leaping in the Milwaukee River. We set out to learn the answer.

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports steady action for big kings, along with cohos, lakers, rainbows and browns near the Lake Michigan shore off Sheboygan. After fishing, grab lunch at Bourbon Street Pub and Grill on Indiana Avenue. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/bourbonstreetsheboygan) Photographer and author Eddee Daniel invites listeners to explore eight miles of natural beauty in the parks and trails along the Milwaukee River Greenway and in his latest book, The Milwaukee River Greenway: A Wealth of Nature in the Heart of the City. (awealthofnature.org) Sea kayaking guide Jon Small talks about two recent rescue operations involving unprepared kayakers on Lake Superior and offers advice for anyone planning to paddle, camp, or explore the sea caves on the world's largest freshwater lake. (whitecapkayak.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, JC Chamberlin, of Pappas Trading Post, offers advice for planting fall food plots, creating water holes, scouting, trail camera placement and more. (pappastradingpost.com)

The episode kicks off with banter among the Imagine crew on the very novel topic of COVID. Mac, Lindsay, and David each share reflections on their favorite local parks—including Estabrook Park, a chain of parks along the Milwaukee River's east side, and Grant Park and golf course.   Rebecca Stoner, the Milwaukee Parks Foundation's Executive Director, and Tristen Shorter, the Milwaukee Parks Foundation's Director of Communications join the Imagine crew around 12:15. In the course of the conversation, they reflect on the similarities between the Park Foundation's function and Imagine MKE's role in advocating for “non-mandated services” that enhance the quality of life and contribute to wellness in our city. After decades of disinvestment, the Parks Foundation was created to help support the future of the 150 Milwaukee County parks, trails and beer gardens, with a specific focus on building equity: disinvestment in parks has hit Black and Brown communities disproportionately. They share facts including that the parks' budget remains the same as it was in 1985, with less than half of the fulltime employees. Stoner also shares the staggering statistic that each of the current Park employees is responsible for maintaining the equivalent of 28 Lambeau Fields of land.   Despite the challenges, the parks were a lifeline to residents during the pandemic, and they enjoy a robust life as centers of recreation and artistic performances—including as the setting for beloved events like Chill on the Hill, Bastille Days, and China Lights. Milwaukee Parks also have a rich history of commissioning local artists to create sculptures and maps in response to park spaces. Stoner and Shorter both see hope and opportunities to make Milwaukee a healthier, safer, and more vibrant city through fostering more of a sense of belonging in parks for all Milwaukee residents.   Follow The Milwaukee Parks Foundation  Facebook and LinkedIn: @milwaukeeparksfoundation Insta: @mkeparksfoundation   https://www.mkeparksfoundation.org/ (Milwaukee County Parks Foundation)  https://www.facebook.com/HealthyMKEChallenge/events (Milwaukee County Executive Healthy County Challenge)  https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks (Milwaukee County Parks)    E414 Ephemera  What is a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumite (Kumite?)  https://www.wibandshellsandstands.com/milwaukee-kilbourn-kadish-park.html (Kadish Park)  https://urbanmilwaukee.com/place/gordon-park/ (Gordon Park)  https://www.friendsofestabrook.com/history.html (Estabrook Park)  https://mke.golf/warnimont/ (Warnimont Golf Course)  https://mke.golf/grant/ (Grant Park Golf Course)  https://stacker.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-has-2-50-cities-most-green-space-capita (Milwaukee: 15th Most Greenspace in America)  http://teachers.mam.org/homepage/junior-docent-school-program/ (The Junior Docent Program at The Milwaukee Art Museum)  https://cszmke.com/ (Comedy Sportz Milwaukee)  https://dbp.theatredance.utexas.edu/node/29 (Zip Zap Zop (Drama-Based Instruction)) 

Bigger than New York City's Central Park, Milwaukee's Greenway is home to a variety of birds, animals, fish and plants. It also welcomes all kinds of human recreation. We talk about the history of the area and its impact on the city and the people who visit.

Host Benjamin Rangel Sits down with Mark Denning, Eddee Daniel, and Kimberly Gleffe to talk about the Milwaukee River Greenway and Eddee Daniel's new book on the subject. We learn more about our place in caring for our ecosystems, how Eddee was inspired to write the book, and what Kimberly, her team at the River Revitalization Foundation, and other organizations are doing to care for our parks and natural resources.To learn more, visit: Book: Milwaukee River Greenway River Revitalization Foundation Line 3 in Minnesota Milwaukee Water CommonsMilwaukee RiverkeeperMilwaukee River Greenway Coalition Action Steps:Mark's action steps include:Reverse your thinking - water is a steward of us. Be present in and aware of nature. Eddee's action steps include: Attend the Milwaukee Riverkeeper's annual Milwaukee River Clean-upKimberly's action steps include: Learn more about the Art Servancy ProgramVolunteer with the River Revitalization FoundationBridge the CityWhen you're taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.Music by Casey Masters This episode was produced and edited by Benjamin Rangel.

The latest report reflecting the health of the Milwaukee River basin has been released.

We'll learn about the good and bad mental health implications of being a sports fanatic. Then, we'll learn about the nationwide nursing shortage and how it's impacting hospitals in Wisconsin. We'll tell you about a new book that celebrates the progression of the Milwaukee River Greenway. Bubbler Talk will explain why Thiensville is its own town, despite being contained inside another. Plus, we'll learn about a new species of boa and how the Milwaukee Public Museum assisted in the discovery.

We learn about the Delta variant of COVID-19 and what it could mean for the future of the pandemic. Then, talk about how Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family's migration story resonates with many across the globe. We look at a new book that celebrates the progression of the Milwaukee River Greenway.

Riverwest resident Lindsey Goding came upon a mystery bridge above the Milwaukee River when she moved to the Milwaukee neighborhood a few years ago. Together, for Bubbler Talk, we uncover its purpose.

Ep.66 features Khari Turner, an emerging painter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a current MFA graduate student at Columbia University. He is in multiple collections including his alma mater Austin Peay State University, where he received his BFA. He has been featured in Artnews, Whitehot magazine, Hyperallergic, to name a few. He grew up with many works of art from black artists that his grandparents collected. His grandfather was also a draftsman which inspired Khari at an early age to create. Growing up in Milwaukee, he was exposed to a connection to vast nature and dense cityscapes fighting amongst a city well known for its continued segregation. This created a connection to Black people and his environment over time. Blackness and Black people are the ocean to Khari. He currently takes water directly from the Ocean and his hometown, Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River, incorporating them in the work either mixing the water with paint or pouring directly on the surface of the work. His aims are to eventually start a non-profit to create art programs directed at improving neighborhoods like the one he grew up in. Khari Turner has a solo show opening May 21,2021 at Voss Gallery in San Francisco and a solo show opening July 10th at the Ross Sutton Gallery in NYC. Artist website ~ www.khariturner.com Artnews~ www.artnews.com/art-news/artists/khari-turner-artist-artnews-live-interview-1234577381/ Juxtapoz ~ https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/khari-turner-the-sea-s-own-children-iris-project-venice-beach/ Columbia University ~ https://arts.columbia.edu/news/khari-turner-21-what-are-you-thinking-about-now Whitehot Magazine ~ https://whitehotmagazine.com/articles/turner-or-joy-in-struggle/4797 Kourosh Mahboubian Fine Art ~ https://mahboubianfineart.com/forget-what-you-know-khari-turner Headshot credit - Folasade Ologundudu

We learn about a new right to counsel resolution for people facing eviction in Milwaukee County. Then we speak with filmmaker Camila Guarda about her short documentary The Women and the Sea. We look at a new study that examines how increasing the beaver population on the Milwaukee River could reduce flood damage. Plus, local poet Richard Hedderman talks about his latest collection, “Choosing A Stone.”

Meet Lauren Jensen McGinnis Lauren is the owner and head coach of TriFaster, a professional speaker, co-founder of the nonprofit Making Waves Milwaukee, a contributing author to Tri’ing Times, and a world champion triathlete! As a licensed physical therapist and movement specialist, Lauren combines her extensive knowledge of the body along with over 35 years of multi-sport racing and coaching to help others to realize their full potential. Her style is to share in the adventure with the individuals that she coaches acting as a true partner in their journey and her company TriFaster provides professional multi-sport coaching and fitness programs to individuals of all fitness levels in both group and individual settings.  Seeing as though you've participated in over 400 triathlons, if you could eliminate the swimming, running, or riding your bike and replace it with anything else, which one would be eliminated and what would you replace it with? Well, my strength is on the bike, my secondary strength would be swimming. So from me being a person who's extremely competitive, there would be the temptation to eliminate my weakness, which currently is running. If I were to replace that with something, anyone who knows me at all knows that I'm constantly eating. So even though I'm five foot two and approximately 120 pounds, I could put down about 3500 calories in a day. So I think that my third very natural sport would be eating awesome. I have actually performed a triathlon myself and it was slightly different than the ones that you do. It actually was a five k run, then there was a rollerblading component, and then we actually finished with a canoe a one-mile canoe down the Milwaukee River. So I don't know if you've considered adding the rollerblading/canoeing component to the triathlon.  I will have to give up some thought. One year I did do this epic race, it was over four days with a partner. It was called the Border to Border, and it started in the southwestern corner of Minnesota and you ended up in the northeastern corner of Minnesota. The first day I think was 200 miles of biking and the second day was similar, and you're trading off with your partner. The third day was 50 miles of running. After this third day, you're really quite tired. And then the final day was 54 miles of canoeing, which included six miles of portages. Well, somewhere in the middle of this, my partner lost his shoe in the mud. So he's down to one shoe and then somehow his back went out and he was bent in half, 90 degrees. So I ended up paddling the last 17 miles on this by myself. And we get to the last Portage, which was a mile long. And thank goodness for the two army guys. They portaged their canoe a mile, walked back, got our canoe portaged our canoe for us and it took that entire time for them to walk those three miles forging two canoes for my bent-over partner to hobble the mile to the end of the portage, so we can finish. When you hear about triathletes and just the mental preparation, whether it's through just the constant training like you said, you have to focus on so many different skills. In your experience does that create a different type of mentality for those athletes, so that when they're faced with adversity, specifically in competition, there is just this no quit mindset that they have? I do believe that the athletes who are successful in the sport do develop the don't back down, I'm not going to quit, tough as nails type mentality. Another thing about the sport is the time in what's called transition counts. So you finish swimming, it's not like there's a break. I mean, there's a break, you could take a break, I mean, you could literally go in the locker room, take a shower, and apply makeup, but all that time counts when you race.  So what you'll see is the people that are more skilled at the sport, it's almost like you barely blink, and they've transitioned from the swim to the bike, and then from the bike to the run. So also I think it makes you highly adaptable because you go from one thing to the next, to the next, and you're thinking about one thing, and then you're getting to the end of the event, and you're already in your head mentally preparing for how you're going to do that transition. Then as that's coming to an end, you're mentally preparing for the next event. So is there a component where you're still in the water and your brain has already moved to the bike? Or while you're in the water your brain is in the water? I think when I personally am racing, I'm doing a couple of things at once. It's kind of like when you watch a TV show, and there's a bunch of different cameras. So you have the close-up view, and then you have like the faraway view where you're looking at the whole scene, and then you have all the different angles. So your mind is agile. So there's a big part of my mind that's like that close-up shot and all I'm thinking about is my form and exactly how I'm swimming. Then there's that camera that you kind of back up a shot and you're looking at everything that's happening around you. So one thing in the water, you can get a very big advantage by being right on another competitor’s feet. It's called drafting and it's allowed in the swim. So there's this awareness of where you are versus your competitors and how you're using that situation to your advantage. Or maybe someone's banging the heck out of you, and how am I going to reposition myself in the swim and not lose my competitive advantage. But also get away from this person that's disrupting my rhythm? Because they keep elbowing me. Then there's this other part of you that's setting yourself up for what's going to happen. So for me personally, when I'm coming to the end of the swim, I'm thinking about my technique, but I'm thinking about, am I going to stay on their feet and come up, or am I going to come around them right at the end, like what kind of exit is there to the water? So you're doing all of these things all at once, so it's a little bit of a multitasking adventure. One thing that you pride yourself on is your toolbox and just those experiences. So I'm just curious what would you say to some of these millennials who are maybe just jumping around and trying to find their niche and trying to really understand whether it's professionally, or location-wise, where it is that they belong? I see a lot of positives about trying a multitude of different jobs. I think, for one thing, you're building skills, and you can be in one industry, and take those skills to a completely different industry. But I think even more importantly, they're giving themselves the opportunity to figure out what they're passionate about. I actually am lucky, I love coaching. I get up every day and I'm lucky to do what I love. I get to help people improve, I love it. I think until you find what you're really passionate about. A job is a job, and if you are lucky enough or smart enough to go look for what you're passionate about, and embrace that and find a way that you get to do it every day. It leads to a lot of happiness. And so much more…   Connect with Lauren: Email: lauren.shark.jensen@gmail.com  Website: https://trifaster.com/

The Voyageur Way crew sits down with amazing guest Zach Affeldt to talk about outdoor life in MN and WI, outdoor trips and expeditions in high school and college, and life as a med student who uses the outdoors to unwind on his time off!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-voyageur-way/donations

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We talk with the city of Milwaukee’s outgoing Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik about the challenges she faced on the job. Then, we learn about the man who built the now infamous bunkers along the Milwaukee River. Plus, we learn about Janet Guthrie: the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Guests: Jeanette Kowalik, outgoing commissioner of health for the city of Milwaukee Dan Simmons, journalist Jenna Ricker, director of the ESPN Films 30 for 30 series documentary Qualified

This weekend on Lake Effect : We learn about the man who built the now infamous bunkers along the Milwaukee River. Bubbler Talk explores how segregation influences Coronavirus illnesses. Then, we hear how COVID-19 has changed Milwaukee Public Schools spending plan. Plus, as SpaghettiOs turns 55, we learn about the Waukesha-native who created them. Guests: Dan Simmons, journalist Bubbler Talk Anne Chapman and Rob Henken, Wisconsin Policy Forum Kyle Cherek, food historian

For many people, the outdoors has become a precious oasis — maybe now more than ever before. One spot that hikers gravitate toward would have been unthinkable and largely inaccessible just a decade ago: the Milwaukee River Greenway . It forms a ribbon of 878 acres stretching from Glendale to the edge of downtown Milwaukee, much of it parkland. Milwaukee-native Kathy Mooney recalls forbidding parcels before the Greenway was established. "I never hardly saw that river because it was not accessible to see and this was considered a taboo park, and now I have total access to it,” Mooney says. Early mornings, Mooney and her husband Mike walk Greenway trails within Riverside Park, just south of Locust Street, and along the adjacent Rotary Centennial Arboretum. Both are situated below the Urban Ecology Center. READ: New Arboretum Along Milwaukee River Takes Root Its executive director, Ken Leinbach, was an early greenway visionary who saw the park and arboretum as pieces of 12-mile of trails

Tuesday on Lake Effect : As many Wisconsinites continue to work from home, we look at the future of office buildings. Then, we learn about the man who built the now infamous bunkers along the Milwaukee River. How Brett Favre is trying to make amends after receiving money tied to a massive embezzlement scheme in Mississippi. And how local journalism is struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Guests: Tom Daykin, commercial real estate reporter for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dan Simmons, local journalist Nate Scott, managing editor of For The Win Louis Fortis, editor and publisher of the Shepherd Express

We’re really excited about this episode because it’s about a unique piece of Grafton’s history – the Paramount Blues. If you’ve driven in our downtown, you’ve noticed our Paramount Plaza with the Walk of Fame, honoring famous and influential Blues artists. In this episode we’ll talk about the history of the Blues in Grafton, Wisconsin with Kevin Ramsey and Angie Mack-Reilly. We’ll also talk to Cara McMullin about an exciting partnership with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater!   Kevin Ramsey is the playwright and director of Chasin’ Dem Blues. Kevin has written four plays, two of which were put on at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. He is knowledgeable of our community and the impact we had on Blues history. His love of history and music has inspired him to write Chasin’ Dem Blues. His enthusiasm for not only Chasin’ Dem Blues but also Grafton, WI! Angie Mack-Reilly is our local historian and person who literally dug up the Blues history out of the Milwaukee River. Angie has always been very active with the arts in Grafton and most importantly, instrumental in uncovering the blues history in Grafton. We were in awe of her while talking about the extent of research she did to discover the blues history in Grafton and we hope you will appreciate what she did as much as we do!   Our last guest is Cara McMullen. Cara is the Director of Marketing at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Cara spent the early years of her life living in an apartment on 12th Avenue right here in Grafton! She has worked with us to bring our vision of Grafton Night at Chasin’ Dem Blues to life! We are so excited to present this partnership to Grafton and our surrounding communities.   Grafton Night at Chasin’ Dem Blues is Saturday, February 29 5-11:00pm. Included in your $100 will be your ticket to the show, a three-course meal with a variety of options and transportation to and from the show via a coach bus. We will meet at the football field parking lot at Grafton High School at 5pm to get to the Milwaukee Reparatory Theater to enjoy dinner prior to the show. You can still purchase tickets online at www.grafton-wi.org! Contact Annalise with any questions celebrate@grafton-wi.org 262-377-1650.  

By bike or by boat, it is the best pub crawl in town. The Milwaukee Pedal & Paddle Tavern has become the #1 tour in town in just a few, short years. Our guest, Derek Collins shares the ups and downs of a start-up business and how he and his partner, Ryan Lloyd have expanded their bike and boat bars.   Pedal Tavern Origins When Derek’s partner, Ryan, called him to tell him about a bike bar up in Minneapolis they needed to have in Milwaukee, Derek thought his friend had gone nuts. Ryan replied, “it’s super fun and people will pay to do it.” So, in 2010, Derek and Ryan invested in their first bike bar and began operating the Pedal Tavern. The Pedal Tavern is a 16-seat, BYOB bike bar that is powered by riders who must pedal. The two-hour tours take riders to three to four pubs and restaurants of their choice in the Third Ward and Walker’s Point. Derek says they have partnerships with about 20 places that offer drink and food discounts to Pedal Tavern visitors. In the beginning, Derek operated every tour and business boomed, so the partners put all that money into a second bike tavern and kept reinvesting until they had five.   Controversy Threatens Business When the Pedal Tavern applied for their fifth liquor license in 2012, the City of Milwaukee took notice and pulled the company’s liquor license. According to Derek, they were in a gray area that allowed the company to fall under the category of a “green limo.” The city argued since the bikes were not motor operated, they could not be considered a limo. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel printed this news on the front page with the headline, “Tapped Out.” The news was devastating to the company. People wanted to be able to drink on the Pedal Tavern tours. In 2013, business dropped by 50 percent. At the same time, Derek and Ryan were buying drink tokens from the bars to attract ridership. With minimal profit margins, they were not going to able to operate much longer. A compromise with the City of Milwaukee saved the fate of the Pedal Tavern. It was agreed to limit the number of drinks to three per person and no hard liquor. With their liquor license reinstate, the Journal Sentinel ran another front-page story and by 2014, ridership was back up and the company was back doing business better than before.   Reinvestment Ignites Growth Last year, the company expanded to have boat tours as well. They added Paddle Taverns that, like the bikes, were BYOB and took riders on tours down the Milwaukee River, originating at a local bar, called the Harp. Each boat is manned with a captain and first mate. Riders are encouraged to pedal the boats; however, the boats also have a motor. Fifteen to 20 minutes into the tour, the riders typically stop pedaling, turn up the music and enjoy the tour and each other. Derek says they continue to invest back into the company. They’ve started an electric, Duffy boat company that individuals can rent and take out on the water. They also offer kayak rentals and have entered into another partnership with John Revord, owner of the Boone & Crockett bar and Mitch Ciohon, owner of Taco Moto, to purchase the Cooperage at 820 S. Water St. The building has three floors. The first floor has 11,000 sq. ft., and includes the Boone & Crockett Bar, a commercial kitchen and event space for weddings and concerts. The second and third floors are both 5,000 sq. ft. The second floor has an Air BnB, personal office space an art studio. The third floor is currently vacant, but Derek says they plan on creating a co-working share space.   Marketing Strategy One of the beauties of having such a unique business is the buzz it creates. The controversy over the loss of the liquor license may have hurt at first; however once reinstated, it also created a lot of awareness for the company. Derek says they started their company with on Groupon offer in 2010, when Groupon was new and very popular. These days, word-of-mouth, visibility on the street and water and user-generated content on Facebook and Instagram. The company does advertise on Google AdWords and Yelp, and more recently radio ads within radio auctions.   Entrepreneurial Opportunities Derek says investing in the bike and boat tour business isn’t cheap. The pedal taverns are about $45,000 each and the boats are roughly $120,000, plus an additional $20,000 in operating expenses for each business. If you are interested in doing this in other markets, he says there are some requirements you need to consider. The first is city approval for a liquor license. This concept doesn’t work without alcohol on board, even when the tours take you to neighboring pubs. The second is street access. In Chicago, the pedal tavern would not be allowed because the streets are too busy. And third, you must have the participation by the neighboring bars, restaurants and residents.   Connect with Derek: Twitter: @mkederek Website:  https://www.pedaltavern.com https://www.Paddletavern.com    

WUWM is diving into the topic of clean water, or the lack thereof, in southeastern Wisconsin for our Project Milwaukee Series: Great Lakes, Troubled Waters . Tuesday’s live Lake Effect examines some of the main threats to our waterways. Here's an overview of those threats, in no particular order, along with links to some of our in-depth reporting for the Project Milwaukee series. Plus, you'll find some examples of what's being done to address them. » Overall Health Of Our Water » Solutions To Our Water Challenges Runoff To Val Klump, dean and professor at UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences, runoff is the greatest threat and one of the biggest challenges to clean water in the Great Lakes region - especially in suburban and rural areas. One example is Ulao Creek, as WUWM's Marti Mikkelson reports . It's a tributary of the Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County. Like many other riverways in Wisconsin, a lack of vegetation creates the opportunity for large amounts of sediments to

On this month’s episode of Get Away to Grafton, we’re thinking spring, and for us, that means planning a special event in Grafton! Sit back, relax, and hear from our friends in and around Grafton that can help you plan the perfect wedding, shower, family event, and more! We can’t wait for you to hear from our friends at From Scratch Catering, River Room on the Milwaukee, and Bloomin’ Olive.   First, our special friend, Donna Erickson of From Scratch Catering, is joining us to share details about her delicious treats you won’t want to miss. From entrees, sides, desserts, and more, we bet you’ll be drooling and wanting to have a taste of Donna’s delicious creations after listening to her segment of the show! From Scratch Catering has a unique story to tell about their business culture and philosophy of their dishes, and offers the best options for any special occasion. For more information about From Scratch Catering, please visit them at https://www.fromscratchcatering.com/ or follow them on Facebook @fromscratchcatering   Our next guest is Tina Gotter of River Room on the Milwaukee. Tina shares with us her background, why she chose to go into the event planning business here in Grafton, and why you won’t want to pass up her venue for your special event. Once you get a look at the beautiful backdrop behind the building, the Milwaukee River, you’ll be absolutely sold! For more information about the River Room on the Milwaukee, and their event packages, please visit them at https://riverroomevents.com/ or follow them on Facebook @riverroomevents   Finally, we’ve saved the best for last. Any event needs a little pop of color, and our friends with creative minds at Bloomin’ Olive, owner Kim Meisinger and floral assistant Grace King, share their vision for their beautiful flower creations. Learn where the name Bloomin’ Olive came from, and why they are the perfect place to work with for any price point or budget. Bloomin’ Olive is also very excited to announce that they have a Facebook and Instagram account! Be sure to follow them to see the latest images of their works of art. For more information about Bloomin’ Olive, please visit them at https://www.bloominolivellc.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @bloominolivegrafton   For more information about Grafton’s local businesses, event planning, and more, please visit us at grafton-wi.org. We have a helpful directory of all of our chamber member businesses that can help you bring your vision to life! Be sure to follow   us on our Facebook accounts; @graftonchamberofcommerce, @celebrategrafton, and @visitgraftonwi

On today’s episode of Get Away to Grafton, we share details with you about unique local breweries and tasting rooms. Who wouldn’t want to hear about beer?! Any time of year is the perfect time to check out local breweries and tasting rooms for local craft beers throughout Ozaukee County. Sit back, and hear about some of our favorite places for a cold brew in and around Grafton!   Our first guest, Paul Alexander, one of the owners of The 024 Tap Room in Grafton, shares with us his passion for local brews, and why he loves to use his space in Grafton to showcase beers local to the Milwaukee area. Enjoy a unique variety of light to heavy beers in Paul’s rustic tasting room located at the Arts Mill along the Milwaukee River in downtown Grafton. For more information about The 024 Tap Room in Grafton, visit them on the web at https://www.the024craftbeer.com/ Be sure to check them out on Facebook at @acraftbeerbaringrafton   Up next, we’ll hear from Jenny Andreas, Director of Communications and Outreach at The Fermentorium Brewery and Tasting Room located in Cedarburg. Learn about the story behind the brewery, the many beers available daily, and food options and specials you won’t want to miss! There’s also some exciting news we’re sharing with all of you about The Fermentorium, so be sure to tune in to learn more! For more information about The Fermentorium Brewery and Tasting Room, visit them on the web at http://www.thefermentorium.com/ Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @thefermentorium   Finally, you’re going to love hearing from our friend Captain Adam from Inventors Brewpub located in Port Washington! Adam Draeger, owner and head brewmaster at Inventors Brewpub, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to brews, and flavors that will dance on your taste buds. Learn about his location with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, delicious food options, hilarious social media pages, and more! For more information about Inventors Brewpub, visit them on the web at https://www.inventorsbrewpub.com/ Be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter    For more information about places to enjoy a cold, delicious brew in and around Grafton, and to learn about places that were not mentioned in today’s episode, please visit us at grafton-wi.org Be sure to “Like” and follow us on our Facebook page and stay up to date on our weekly #stayandplaymoment posts!

In the first swim held in the Milwaukee River in potentially 100 years, 68 people entered the water for a mile-and-a-half race. All but one finished, and nobody got sick. Hear the details from Kirsten Shead with the Milwaukee Water Commons and Deidre Peroff with Wisconsin Sea Grant.

In the first swim held in the Milwaukee River in potentially 100 years, 68 people entered the water for a mile-and-a-half race. All but one finished, and nobody got sick. Hear the details from Kirsten Shead with the Milwaukee Water Commons and Deidre Peroff with Wisconsin Sea Grant.

This episode of Brandstorm features Michael Stodola, brand manager at Milwaukee’s largest craft brewery, Lakefront Brewery. Michael talks about the brand’s history, how Lakefront distinguishes itself from other craft breweries and its grassroots marketing efforts. Michael Stodola Michael has a wealth of experience in brand strategy and development, having served as a motivational brand speaker adept at explaining the benefits, value and relevant moving parts of a successful brands. He was previously director of brand strategy at Boelter + Lincoln Marketing Communications in Milwaukee, where he was also the creative director for many years. Lakefront Brewery Originating in 1987 by its owners Russ and Jim Klisch, Lakefront Brewery is an industrious and inventive microbrewery located along the Milwaukee River. Its rich history includes partnerships with local taverns, preservation of local historical pieces, unique tours, family-style dining and great beer. Lakefront Brewery created the first gluten-free beer, New Grist, and the first certified organic beers, Organika and Fuel, in the nation. Carving a Niche in a Crowded Space The craft brew industry is a crowded space with more than 5300 craft breweries in the U.S. alone. Lakefront Brewery went through a branding process six years ago, rediscovering its positioning as a regular guy brand that is honest, true and hardworking and creating a persona of its core user to measure its design and marketing efforts against. The brewery makes 30 different beers each year and is present in 39 states and in several international companies. Defending the Homefront Through Grassroots Marketing Efforts Lakefront Brewery aggressively markets its beer locally through attention-grabbing internal and external special events, beer tastings and taps, sponsorships. It also leverages its brand with unique and hilarious beer tours, a gift shop, beer hall and original recipes that create an authentic Milwaukee experience. Contact Michael: Website: http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com Brew Tour Reservations: http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/tour BeerFinder: http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/beerfinder Email: stodola@lakefrontbrewery.com  

It was the summer of 2017 and I was just coming off a major reporting project. I'd spent the better part of a year working on series of stories about the private land owners, farmers and ranchers and their relationship with the natural world. Modern agriculture is such a big deal, because things like soil health and water quality directly impact the nutrition, physical health and wellbeing of people all over the world.  But farms no matter how big or small also have a profound effect on the overall safety and security of nearby  rivers and lakes. Across North America watersheds that span hundred, even thousand of miles connect our forests upstream to densely populated cities where urban people depend upon the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, sustainably raised meat and dairy products and of course safe drinking water. So agriculture was pretty heavy in my thoughts when I reached out to my friend Amy Kober. She's the director of communications at the nonprofit American Rivers and I was really just checking in to see what kind of initiatives they might be working on in relation to watersheds and farming. “Well, it just so happens ,"she said “we're about to release a new film we produced on the Milwaukee River.” Amy sent me a link to a film called Alice's Garden. There I could stream it online in advance and I was pretty blown away in the first two minutes of watching it. Milwaukee is about an hour and half from my front door and I had never heard of Alice's Garden. Located in the heart of downtown this green patch of land is surrounded the urban core. With systems in place to retain rainwater and restore the capacity of the soil to support growing things, Alice's Garden helps people who live in the neighborhood to experience nature in meaningful ways through the cultivation of fresh vegetables. But what really struck me most was the environmental justice angle of this very cool short film. “If we're going to be honest, the river of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan are places that have been refashioned more for white people with means than for the community I serve on a daily basis,” said Venice Williams, an African-American woman who is the executive director of Alice's Garden. “I personally love going downtown and I love the riverwalk, but when I look up, there are very few people who look like me. So I think the rivers in this city, if we're going to be honest, have been some of those places of segregation and divide.” It didn't take long for me to realize that I wanted to learn more about this remarkable place in one of the most urbanized cities in North America. So I made the drive cross-state to have a conversation with Venice Williams at Fondy Farmers Market in heart of the African-American community in Downtown Milwaukee. There just a few blocks away where she and members of her community grow their own vegetables she told me all  about Alice's Garden. Alice's Garden from American Rivers on Vimeo. Music this week provided by Low Tree or Ziv Moran You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you do your downloads. Please write me a review. Good or bad I always appreciate your constructive criticism. And most of all don't forget to tell your friends! Until next time, take care

It was the summer of 2017 and I was just coming off a major reporting project. I'd spent the better part of a year working on series of stories about the private land owners, farmers and ranchers and their relationship with the natural world. Modern agriculture is such a big deal, because things like soil health and water quality directly impact the nutrition, physical health and wellbeing of people all over the world.  But farms no matter how big or small also have a profound effect on the overall safety and security of nearby  rivers and lakes. Across North America watersheds that span hundred, even thousand of miles connect our forests upstream to densely populated cities where urban people depend upon the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, sustainably raised meat and dairy products and of course safe drinking water. So agriculture was pretty heavy in my thoughts when I reached out to my friend Amy Kober. She's the director of communications at the nonprofit American Rivers and I was really just checking in to see what kind of initiatives they might be working on in relation to watersheds and farming. “Well, it just so happens ,"she said “we're about to release a new film we produced on the Milwaukee River.” Amy sent me a link to a film called Alice's Garden. There I could stream it online in advance and I was pretty blown away in the first two minutes of watching it. Milwaukee is about an hour and half from my front door and I had never heard of Alice's Garden. Located in the heart of downtown this green patch of land is surrounded the urban core. With systems in place to retain rainwater and restore the capacity of the soil to support growing things, Alice's Garden helps people who live in the neighborhood to experience nature in meaningful ways through the cultivation of fresh vegetables. But what really struck me most was the environmental justice angle of this very cool short film. “If we're going to be honest, the river of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan are places that have been refashioned more for white people with means than for the community I serve on a daily basis,” said Venice Williams, an African-American woman who is the executive director of Alice's Garden. “I personally love going downtown and I love the riverwalk, but when I look up, there are very few people who look like me. So I think the rivers in this city, if we're going to be honest, have been some of those places of segregation and divide.” It didn't take long for me to realize that I wanted to learn more about this remarkable place in one of the most urbanized cities in North America. So I made the drive cross-state to have a conversation with Venice Williams at Fondy Farmers Market in heart of the African-American community in Downtown Milwaukee. There just a few blocks away where she and members of her community grow their own vegetables she told me all  about Alice's Garden. Alice's Garden from American Rivers on Vimeo. Music this week provided by Low Tree or Ziv Moran You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you do your downloads. Please write me a review. Good or bad I always appreciate your constructive criticism. And most of all don't forget to tell your friends! Until next time, take care