Cheryl Nenn, Riverkeeper for Milwaukee Riverkeeper
- Cheryl is a river keeper for the Milwaukee River.
- She directs the citizen based water quality monitoring program in the Milwaukee River Basin.
Podcast
Overview
In this insightful interview, Cheryl Nenn, Riverkeeper for Milwaukee Riverkeeper, shares her journey from diverse roles to becoming a passionate advocate for river conservation. She discusses the challenges facing water quality, the role of Riverkeepers, and the importance of public education in nurturing environmental stewardship. Join us to delve into Cheryl’s efforts to protect the Milwaukee River and inspire global action for cleaner, healthier waterways.
00:32- About Cheryl Nenn
- Cheryl is a river keeper for the Milwaukee River.
- She directs the citizen based water quality monitoring program in the Milwaukee River Basin.
- She has worked with the US Forest Service, the USPS court and crisis Corps, and the city of New York Natural Resources Group.
05:08- What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about river health?
- Rivers are still perceived as cesspools and repositories of waste, stemming from historical treatment.
- Many people believe that rivers remain heavily polluted and unsuitable for recreational activities like swimming and fishing.
- Despite past challenges, significant improvements have been made in river health through sewage treatment, dam removals, and water quality enhancement initiatives, leading to increased biodiversity and recreational opportunities.
16:30- What are some of the biggest threats that rivers and water face, in terms of quality around the whole world?
- Climate change poses a significant threat to rivers and water quality worldwide, leading to increased flood events, sewage overflows, and runoff contamination from land.
- Rising water temperatures, attributed to climate change, threaten fish populations and biodiversity in rivers globally, impacting ecosystems and fisheries relied upon for food security.
- Agricultural pollution, driven by the consolidation of large factory farms and the decline of smaller sustainable farms, contributes to waterway contamination, affecting drinking water supplies and recreational use of rivers.
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- Cheryl is a river keeper for the Milwaukee River.
- She directs the citizen based water quality monitoring program in the Milwaukee River Basin.
- She has worked with the US Forest Service, the USPS court and crisis Corps, and the city of New York Natural Resources Group.
