2026 Interviews
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Segment 1 – OPA President Pete Dekock
June 17, 2026
Okoboji Protective Association President Pete Dekock discusses insights on water quality, stewardship, and the work being done to protect the Iowa Great Lakes. Listen to KUOO for the Clean Water Connection Wednesday afternoons at 3:30PM For more on The Okoboji Protective Association click here
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Segment 2 – John Wills, Dickinson Co, Clean Water Alliance Coordinator
June 24, 2026
Dickinson Co, Clean Water Alliance Coordinator John Wills discusses the many water quality projects taking place around the Iowa Great Lakes and how they are helping protect our local waterways. Listen to KUOO for the Clean Water Connection Wednesday afternoons at 3:30PM For more on The Okoboji Protective Association Click Here
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Segment 3 – Mary Skopec, Iowa Lakeside Labratory Executive Director
July 1, 2026
Collecting water samples is an important part of CLAMP’s efforts to better understand and monitor water quality. Iowa Lakeside Labratory Executive Director Mary Skopec discusses the process of gathering these samples, why consistent monitoring matters, and how the information collected helps support research and environmental stewardship. Listen to KUOO for the Clean Water Connection Wednesday […]
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Segment 4 – Mike Hawkins, Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist
July 8, 2026
Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins, discusses the importance of aquatic vegetation and water clarity in the Iowa Great Lakes. Listen to KUOO for the Clean Water Connection Wednesday afternoons at 3:30PM For more on The Okoboji Protective Association Click Here
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Segment 5 – Joe Jayjack, Dir. of Philanthropy Iowa Heritage Foundation
July 15, 2026
Joe Jayjack, Director of Philanthropy with the Iowa Heritage Foundation discusses New Conservation Efforts around the Iowa Great Lakes. Listen to KUOO for the Clean Water Connection Wednesday afternoons at 3:30PM For more on The Okoboji Protective Association Click Here
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