Uprooted: How climate change is forcing Wisconsin communities to move

Air Date: Apr 4 2022

The Flood Zone bar and grill is demolished in Rock Springs as part of the village’s partial relocation because of constant flooding exacerbated by climate change. The buildings to the right, Lil Deuce automotive garage and the Rock Springs Memorial Center, were also demolished for the relocation. Photo courtesy of Rock Springs Village.

We speak to a journalist from The Progressive magazine who reported on how several Wisconsin communities have been forced to move because of climate change and what the future might hold for other communities in similar situations. Then, we talk with a Rock Springs Village board member about what its move has been like.

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Lee Rayburn Host
Joe Tarr Producer
Maria Lopez Technical Director
Alexandra Tempus Guest
Jamie Busser Guest

Uprooted: How climate change is forcing Wisconsin communities to move

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