Videos

Educational Video

This educational video provides an introduction to the scenic beauty and natural resource challenges of the Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Clips of interviews with resource professionals and local people involved with managing these resources are included. Exquisite photography and an inspirational musical score complete this engaging presentation.

Extended Interviews

Craig Hollingsworth - Grant County, Wisconsin Forester
Craig Hollingsworth discusses forest succession and management, wildlife, sink holes and karst features, and groundwater.

Jon Stravers - Bird Researcher, Audubon Society - Upper Mississippi River Campaign
John Stravers discusses migratory birds and critical habitat on the Upper Mississippi River. Additional topics include: results and benefits of the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, natural history of the bluffs and steep terrain in the Driftless Area, the mound builders, and the Mississippi River lock and dam system.

Roger Halverson - Eagle's Landing Winery, Marquette, Iowa
Roger Halverson discusses agriculture, viticulture, tourism, and environmental awareness in the Driftless Area.

Della Moen - Council Member - Blackhawk Hills RC&D
Della Moen discusses the effects of conversion from deep rooted perennial vegetation to cultivated agricultural lands, connections with the river, the need for environmental regulation, and tourism in the Driftless Area.

Bill Johnson - Bio-fuels Development Manager, Alliant Energy
Bill Johnson discusses research on best management and establishment practices for switchgrass and other prairie grasses for biomass energy production. Bill also talks about developing biomass energy production potential and markets.

Terry Schaefer - Landowner and Farmer in SW Wisconsin
Terry Schaefer talks about agricultural economics and the conservation ethic of farmers in the Driftless Area. Terry also explains why he is participating in biomass crop research with the Driftless Area Initiative.

Julie Woodis - Grassland Ecology Lab, Department of Agronomy - University of Wisconsin Madison
Julie Woodis discusses research on greenhouse gasses and other issues related to the cultivation of switchgrass for biomass energy production.

Mike Luirance - Biomass Specialist, Southwest Badger RC&D
Mike Luirance speaks about highly erodible lands, soil conservation, and the potential benefits of biomass production in the Driftless Area.

Arlen Lancaster - Chief, USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service
Arlen Lancaster speaks about the history of the conservation ethic and practices developed in Coon Valley, Wisconsin.