Everyday Environment Podcast

Everyday Environment Podcast

By Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, Erin GarrettScienceEducation
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Everyday Environment Podcast episodes

  • Research at Dudley Smith Initiative

    Extension Educator, Gary Letteryly talks about

    • Illinois Drainage Research and Outreach Programs (I-DROP website)
    • Projects currently underway
      • Dudley Smith Initiative – Balancing Water Quality and Nutrient Management Goals for Intensification of Corn Systems
      • Assessing Tradeoffs of Recommended BMP's to Reduce Nutrient Losses
      • Other projects with an Extension outreach component dealing with "big data" to improve crop production, management, profitability and environment
      • 13 min
      • Monarch Butterflies

        Peggy Doty, Extension Educator in Natural Resources, talks about Monarch Butterflies and how Illinois residents can improve habitat for them.

        7 min
      • invasive species

        Extension Educator, Jay Solomon explains why invasive species can be a threat to our landscapes, and food production.

        11 min
      • Coyotes in Illinois

        Coyotes have to be one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some wild beauty. Many of these feelings depend on who you are, where you live, and even what you do for a living. Coyotes get blamed for many things they do and don't do in our spaces. They none the less should get the award for best survivalist despite the human population. We have all but paved the road for the coyote's historical expansion.

        7 min
      • Dudley Smith Initiative

        A landowner with family roots in Christian County, Dudley Smith, Jr. recognized the long-term economic challenges facing agriculture in Illinois, and he anticipated their social impact on rural areas. Dudley Smith urged us not only to embrace technological advancements, but also to address the long-term stewardship and sustainability of agricultural practices.

        In this podcast, Extension Educator Gary Letterly tells us about ongoing work of the University of Illinois Extension with the Dudley Smith Initiative.

        13 min

      About Everyday Environment Podcast

      From the publisher's feed

      Everyday Environment delves into the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim to unravel the ties that link us to our environment. Through a variety of educational formats, including podcasts, blogs, and videos, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of these connections among the residents of Illinois. Explore more at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironment.