Today, the Mill Creek watershed is one of the most highly urbanized areas along the Ohio Lake Erie Coastline. Over the course of its life, Mill Creek has served many purposes for surrounding people, wildlife and ecosystems. But changes over the last 150 years mean that the built environment has steadily overtaken the creek, degrading the quality of the water, compromising the integrity of its banks, and placing plant and animal populations under serious strain. But communities throughout the watershed are making strides to build a different sort of relationship with their local environment.
Something strange is swimming in Lake Erie. 🪼 Fresh sightings of tiny, non-native freshwater jellyfish have captured the attention of researchers and locals alike. These harmless creatures can grow to the size of a quarter and are incredibly rare to spot.
Americans have increased their consumption of maple syrup every year since 2011, with nearly 78 million consumers polishing off about two bottles each month....
Infrastructure, land availability, economic viability and political climate all contribute to the feasibility of clean energy transitions. This episode looks into how these factors interact in Ohio.
The places you consider “home” — your house or apartment, your neighborhood or even your children’s school — could see some drastic changes in the coming years, impacting not only your wallet, but also your safety.
Birders in northern Ohio are seeing fewer of the species they used to reliably find, and evidence suggests climate change may be the culprit. This episode will explore the ways in which Ohio’s non-human residents are at risk due to climate change — and how this reflects the risk posed to human life, as well.
