Newsmakers looks at the efforts being made by UW-La Crosse River Studies Center to help save migrating waterfowl from eating a fatal invasive snail. Teacher of the year Brad Markhardt discusses his experiences, commitment and approach to making a difference in his school and for his students.
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Finding A Solution For Dying Waterfowl
For nearly a decade, thousands of waterfowl migrating through the Mississippi River flyway have died after ingesting an invasive snail. UW-La Crosse River Studies Center researcher Greg Sandlund explains that while they’ve pinpointed the problem, a solution is proving much harder to come by.
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Teacher Of The Year Brad Markhardt
Black River Falls agriculture teacher Brad Markhardt has been named a 2011 teacher of the year by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. In this extended interview, Markhardt discusses his experiences, commitment and approach to making a difference in his school and for his students.
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