web01.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:36:57 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Wisconsin Watch - Episodes Tagged with “Lake Michigan” https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/tags/lake%20michigan Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that reports on government accountability and quality of life issues, like education, the economy and the environment. It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first and we believe in collaborating, not competing, with other news outlets. Not only can you find our stories on WisconsinWatch.org, but we give all of our reports away for free to hundreds of other news organizations. We are excited to start sharing our reports in audio form and you can find them wherever you get your podcasts! en-us episodic From the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Wisconsin Watch The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that reports on government accountability and quality of life issues, like education, the economy and the environment. It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first and we believe in collaborating, not competing, with other news outlets. Not only can you find our stories on WisconsinWatch.org, but we give all of our reports away for free to hundreds of other news organizations. We are excited to start sharing our reports in audio form and you can find them wherever you get your podcasts! no Wisconsin, news, investigative Wisconsin Watch info@wisconsinwatch.org 15 years later, Wisconsin university’s massive Lake Michigan seawall frustrates downstream neighbors https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/15-years-later-wisconsin-universitys-massive-lake-michigan-seawall-frustrates-downstream-neighbors ef685269-3edf-465d-a11c-da8a71a5c996 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Erosion concerns and seawall feuds span the Great Lakes and the globe. Concordia University Wisconsin’s fortification has left neighbors bitter. 15:35 no Wisconsin Watch’s Mario Koran examines the coastline near Mequon, where Concordia University Wisconsin built a massive $12 million seawall 15 years ago. Although the seawall protected the private institution, it has exacerbated erosion along neighboring property, leaving bitterness among neighbors. And new evidence shows that the wall has inflicted more damage than originally thought. Reporting by Mario Koran. Originally published on August 13, 2022. Wisconsin, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Bluff, Erosion, Water Levels, Sea Wall, Concordia University, Home Owners Wisconsin Watch’s Mario Koran examines the coastline near Mequon, where Concordia University Wisconsin built a massive $12 million seawall 15 years ago. Although the seawall protected the private institution, it has exacerbated erosion along neighboring property, leaving bitterness among neighbors. And new evidence shows that the wall has inflicted more damage than originally thought. Reporting by Mario Koran. Originally published on August 13, 2022.

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]]> Wisconsin Watch’s Mario Koran examines the coastline near Mequon, where Concordia University Wisconsin built a massive $12 million seawall 15 years ago. Although the seawall protected the private institution, it has exacerbated erosion along neighboring property, leaving bitterness among neighbors. And new evidence shows that the wall has inflicted more damage than originally thought. Reporting by Mario Koran. Originally published on August 13, 2022.

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]]> Wisconsin state parks battered as Lake Michigan shrinks beaches, smashes boardwalks https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/wisconsin-state-parks-battered-as-lake-michigan-shrinks-beaches-smashes-boardwalks bca1792a-2ab8-4daf-84ec-d4052ebecb5b Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch In the third installment from Wisconsin Watch's series "Imperiled Shores," reporter Mario Koran explores a fundamental question facing the state Department of Natural Resources: Preserve parkland affected by rising lake levels or let nature take its course? 14:55 no In the third installment from Wisconsin Watch's series "Imperiled Shores," reporter Mario Koran explores a fundamental question facing the state Department of Natural Resources: Preserve parkland affected by rising lake levels or let nature take its course? Reported by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch & WPR. Narrated by Wesley Lethem for Wisconsin Watch. Originally published on wisconsinwatch.org on Dec. 9, 2021. news, Wisconsin, Imperiled Shores, climate change, Lake Michigan, lake levels, Door County, environment, NEW News Lab, Door County Pulse In the third installment from Wisconsin Watch's series "Imperiled Shores," reporter Mario Koran explores a fundamental question facing the state Department of Natural Resources: Preserve parkland affected by rising lake levels or let nature take its course? Reported by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch & WPR. Narrated by Wesley Lethem for Wisconsin Watch. Originally published on wisconsinwatch.org on Dec. 9, 2021.

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]]> In the third installment from Wisconsin Watch's series "Imperiled Shores," reporter Mario Koran explores a fundamental question facing the state Department of Natural Resources: Preserve parkland affected by rising lake levels or let nature take its course? Reported by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch & WPR. Narrated by Wesley Lethem for Wisconsin Watch. Originally published on wisconsinwatch.org on Dec. 9, 2021.

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]]> As Lake Michigan shoreline vanishes, Wisconsinites try to fight waves with walls https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/as-lake-michigan-shoreline-vanishes-wisconsinites-fight-waves-with-walls 74f00a86-8224-483b-abaa-f0dcbf5fdc58 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch brings you a story exploring how Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. 25:01 no Wisconsin Watch brings you a story exploring how Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. This story is part of the series Imperiled Shores and was reported by Wisconsin Watch's Mario Koran. It was originally published Nov. 4, 2021. Narration by Wesley Lethem. Wisconsin, Lake Michigan, climate change, water levels, news, revetments Wisconsin Watch brings you a story exploring how Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. This story is part of the series Imperiled Shores and was reported by Wisconsin Watch's Mario Koran. It was originally published Nov. 4, 2021. Narration by Wesley Lethem.

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]]> Wisconsin Watch brings you a story exploring how Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. This story is part of the series Imperiled Shores and was reported by Wisconsin Watch's Mario Koran. It was originally published Nov. 4, 2021. Narration by Wesley Lethem.

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]]> ‘The water always wins’: Calls to protect shorelines as volatile Lake Michigan inflicts heavy toll https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/calls-to-protect-shorelines-as-volatile-lake-michigan-inflicts-heavy-toll 843310dc-8583-45ec-acf4-42a0b31a3e1e Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin’s Great Lakes communities expect to spend $245 million in five years to protect shorelines as a climate ‘tug of war’ drives extreme shifts in water levels. 22:20 no Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. This story is part of the series "Imperiled Shores." Reporting by Mario Koran. Originally published Oct. 30, 2021. Narration by Wesley Lethem. news, Wisconsin, water, climate change, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Door County, water levels Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. This story is part of the series "Imperiled Shores." Reporting by Mario Koran. Originally published Oct. 30, 2021. Narration by Wesley Lethem.

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]]> Great Lakes shorelines have seen a surge in barriers built to slow lakefront erosion. But such structures are temporary and may harm downstream beaches. This story is part of the series "Imperiled Shores." Reporting by Mario Koran. Originally published Oct. 30, 2021. Narration by Wesley Lethem.

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