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Points North

Interlochen Public Radio

Points North is an award-winning podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Through narrative, sound-rich journalism that is deeply rooted in a sense of place, each episode entertains, informs, and surprises listeners everywhere.

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19:16

Crude Oil Catastrophes Part 1: 'Our Darkest Day'

Points North ·

2022/05/13

There’s no safe way to move crude oil across an entire continent. So what risks are we willing to take? And who bears the brunt of that risk? Over the next couple episodes, we'll be looking at two times when transporting oil went horribly wrong. Today, we’ll hear about a pipeline that ruptured. Next time, we’ll consider the alternative.

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13:45

The ethics and economics of trading water futures

Points North ·

2022/04/29

Most of the freshwater in the U.S. is in the Great Lakes. That’s why some in the region worry western states will come after it. But others say the real danger is commodifying water. Next time on Points North, the ethics and economics of trading water futures.

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14:13

The Price of a Permit

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2022/04/15

On Lake Charlevoix, a landowner is seeking permits to build a controversial boathouse. But conflicts arise where public waters meet private property.

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35:06

Presenting Outside/In: Why Antlers Are Freaking Amazing

Points North ·

2022/04/01

This week we’re featuring an episode of Outside/In from New Hampshire Public Radio. It’s a podcast about the natural world and how we use it. Whether you grow them, collect them or grind them up and swallow them, antlers are one of the most astonishing sets of bones on the planet.

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21:47

[Un]Natural Selection Ep. 7: Frankenfish

Points North ·

2022/03/25

Lake trout are on life support in Lake Michigan.Every year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spends tens of millions of dollars raising and stocking them.But what if there was another way? Genetic engineering is advancing fast. Could it be used for conservation?

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16:56

[Un]Natural Selection Ep. 6: Damned If We Do, Damned...

Points North ·

2022/03/18

Over time, people have caused extensive damage to rivers by scouring their banks with logs, channelizing them through towns and cutting them up with dams. In the last 50 years, scientists have discovered removing dams can vastly improve conditions in rivers. But not all dams can come down. Sometimes they are our greatest protection against invasive species.

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22:02

[Un]Natural Selection Ep. 5: Rekindling Wilderness

Points North ·

2022/03/11

Most people think of the wilderness as a place untouched by humans, but that’s far from the truth. Evidence stored in tree rings in the Minnesota Boundary Waters affirms an oral history of Indigenous land management through controlled burns. Those intentional fires created one of the Great Lakes’ most popular wilderness destinations.

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10:47

The Carcass Chronicles

Points North ·

2022/01/28

Every year, more than 50,000 cars hit deer in Michigan. When the deer is killed, some of the carcasses are claimed by the drivers and others are donated or landfilled. But what happens to the ones that are left to decompose?

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6:00

Short supply, tall demand pinch Christmas tree industry

Points North ·

2021/12/17

“I’ve gotten more calls this year than I’ve ever gotten for people looking for wholesale trees,” said Jamie Helsel, who owns a Christmas tree farm in McBain. “They can’t find ‘em.”

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6:00

Two parasitic insects battle for the future of...

Points North ·

2021/12/03

Ash trees were once abundant in Michigan, now hundreds of millions of them are dead. They were killed by the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to Eastern Asia.

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8:11

The Great Lakes Tunnel: displayed and delayed

Points North ·

2021/11/23

The tunnel would encase a new section of Enbridge's Line 5 beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

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6:58

Sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes could be...

Points North ·

2021/11/12

Sea Lamprey is largely under control thanks to an international treaty, a specialized pesticide and millions of dollars from the U.S. and Canada. But, Canada hasn’t been paying its full share for over a decade.

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8:35

Bringing ginseng back to northern Michigan

Points North ·

2021/10/30

American ginseng is a threatened species in Michigan. The U.S. Forest Service is looking to assist its recovery.

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5:33

Northport community divided over proposed RV park

Points North ·

2021/10/22

RV parks and resorts are growing in popularity across northern Michigan. But some communities have mixed opinions on new developments.

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6:26

Salmon run in northern Michigan highlights differing...

Points North ·

2021/10/15

The salmon run is a popular time for anglers in Michigan. Snagging isn't allowed, but some think it should be.

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7:00

‘Trailblazing’ first female conservation officer...

Points North ·

2021/10/01

Huldah Neal became the first female deputy game warden in the country in 1897. The Grand Traverse County resident was later credited with paving the way for female conservation officers to enter the profession.

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8:00

New, hardier grape varieties could be solution for...

Points North ·

2021/09/24

Winemaker Mark Johnson realized to grow grapes in a changing climate, he needed hardier grapes. Now his son Mattias is carrying out that vision.

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11:38

Acme Creek culvert highlights need for resilient...

Points North ·

2021/09/10

Dick Mallery is tired of quick fixes to his 50-year flooding problem. He wants a new culvert where Acme Creek meets Lautner Road. But will new infrastructure keep floodwaters away, if it’s not designed to withstand the new normal?

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5:42

Archaeological dig at Colonial Michilimackinac helps...

Points North ·

2021/09/06

Colonial Michilimackinac is a wooden fort, once used by the French and British about 300 years ago. It’s also among the longest ongoing archaeological digs in the U-S.

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7:00

An up-close encounter with the largest birds in Michigan

Points North ·

2021/08/20

Manistee birder Brian Allen had an unforgettable moment with Sandhill Cranes a few years back. It’s a tale so wild, he wonders if anyone would believe him.

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