SDG Talks

SDG Talks highlights Change Makers and their work around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our passion is to highlight people and organizations that work towards the 17 goals that will transform the world into a more equitable place for everyone.
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SDG 6 | Inspiring Future Scientists Through Wetland Education | Darien Becker
Oct. 31, 2024

SDG 6 | Inspiring Future Scientists Through Wetland Education | Darien Becker

What is GLOBE, and how is it impacting future generations of environmentalists? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Connecting youth to watershed science through GLOBE Simplified water quality testing and STEM guest speakers inspiring future scientists How does Wisconsin Water Week unite professionals for better water education and management? Hear fr
SDG 6 | Understanding Herbicide Effects on Aquatic Biodiversity | Luke Huffman
Oct. 25, 2024

SDG 6 | Understanding Herbicide Effects on Aquatic Biodiversity | Luke Huffman

What's fluoroproxen benzyl and why should we care about its effect on biodiversity? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What’s the impact of fluoroproxen benzyl on plant biodiversity and invertebrates? How does Luke’s research help us understand the unintended effects of herbicide applications and managing aquatic plants? How is Wisconsin Water Week a
SDG 6 | Protecting Mussels: A Crucial Task for Freshwater Health | Emily Gryga
Oct. 17, 2024

SDG 6 | Protecting Mussels: A Crucial Task for Freshwater Health | Emily Gryga

Why is mussel relocation and monitoring necessary? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What’s the vital role of mussels in filtering water and maintaining freshwater ecosystems? How to protect mussels from habitat disruption How Wisconsin Water Week highlights the importance of mussel conservation and freshwater health? Hear from Emily Gryga - a Wetla
SDG 6 | Revising Protocols for Effective Grass Carp Removal | Bob Mapes
Sept. 27, 2024

SDG 6 | Revising Protocols for Effective Grass Carp Removal | Bob Mapes

What’s the only invasive carp species reproducing in the Great Lakes? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Why worry about the presence of grass carp in the Great Lakes? What is electrofishing, and how does it combat invasive species? Revising protocols for effective grass carp removal Hear from Bob Mapes - a Grass Carp Strike Team Crew Leader for the

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James Armour

James is a cleantech expert with a background in biochemistry.

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Kevin Sofen

Kevin is a water expert with a background in human geography.