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Stormwater science

Carmans River — Yaphank, N.Y.
Sabrina Garone
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WSHU Public Radio
Carmans River — Yaphank, N.Y.

The U.S. Geological Survey will monitor five rivers in Suffolk County for potential toxins from storm runoff. Connecticut launches a free online civics course for residents. A new report finds Suffolk is a leader in severe weather response. Connecticut will spend $3 million on food aid amid the government shutdown. Plus, a conversation with an expert on all things WWE.

Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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