Issues of the Environment: An Earth Day conversation on the complex matter of dams in the Huron River watershed and Michigan waterways
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of dams on the Huron River watershed in relation to Earth Day and ongoing legislative reforms.
Today is Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2026 is "Our Power, Our Planet." To mark the occasion, we take a look at the power of natural river flow and the benefits and consequences of man-made dams. There are some legislative reforms under consideration in Lansing, and, in the meantime, there are a number of dams in Washtenaw County in different states of functionality. Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman joined WEMU's David Fair for a look at where the power of policy and funding will lead us in the years ahead.
People in this episode
Host: David Fair
Guest: Rebecca Esselman
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Huron River Watershed Council
Places: Michigan, Huron River watershed
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