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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastThe Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast explores efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback and Luke Zwilling with University of Illinois Extension. Author: University of Illinois Extension
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast explores efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback and Luke Zwilling with University of Illinois Extension. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog. Language: en Genres: Education, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 78 | 35 Years of USDA Wetland Restoration
Episode 78
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
In Episode 78 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois agricultural economist Marin Skidmore discusses her study reviewing 35 years of USDA wetland restoration. She explains how these restorations reduce nitrogen concentrations in surface water, the data used to evaluate their effectiveness, and the cost-saving implications for rural communities that rely on surface water for drinking supplies. She also describes how wetlands fit into broader conservation efforts and what long-term benefits they may provide.Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Luke Zwilling.Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog Subscribe for updates Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss











