Lake Erie Archives

October 28, 2017 – Miscellany Morning

October 27, 2017November 3, 2017 Mike Nowak Chicago River, climate change, environment, gardening, green living, Lake Erie, Rick DiMaio, sustainability, The Mike Nowak Show, toxic algae

Mike and Peggy talk about environmental issues, including a 10 million dollar prize for cleaning up fresh water algae growth. Meteorologist Rick DiMaio makes a special studio appearance as Chicago slips into decidedly cooler fall weather.

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October 22, 2017 – A Great Lake on the Brink

October 22, 2017October 27, 2017 Mike Nowak algae blooms, Alliance for the Great Lakes, Chicago Botanic Garden, environment, Freshwater Future, gardening, green living, Lake Erie, Lisa Hilgenberg, spring blooming bulbs, sustainability, The Mike Nowak Show

Mega-horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about fall garden work, including planting spring bulbs. Molly Flanagan from Alliance for the Great Lakes and Tony Maas of Freshwater Future report on disappointing progress in the fight against algae in Lake Erie.

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March 11, 2017 – Countdown to Good Food

March 10, 2017May 23, 2017 Mike Nowak environment, EPA, FamilyFarmed, Good Food Festival, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Jim Slama, Lake Erie, local food, pollution, The Mike Nowak Show

Mike and Peggy preview their broadcast next week from the Good Food Festival & Conference and catch up on some pressing news stories.