A monthly podcast in which Stuart Carlton (a native New Orleanian) asks smart people to teach him about the Great Lakes. Co-hosted by the awesome staff at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.
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In this episode, Stuart and Natty talk with Dr. Sarah Balgooyen of PFAS@Mines at the Colorado School of Mines about her team's surprisingly good news: PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish have been declining since the mid-2000s. They get into how you actually find that out — freeze-drying and blending 50-year-old lake trout pulled out of an EPA freezer. PLUS: a New Yorker cartoon pitch! Warren Dunes…
🚨🚨Manel alert! Manel alert!🚨🚨 In this episode, Stuart speaks with Glenn Evans, professor of graphic design at St. Clair College, about The Great Lakes Avengers, which are apparently a thing? Show links: Great Lakes Avengers Point Pelee National Park
In this episode, Stuart and Natty speak with Janice Gilbert of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre about the ecological benefits of native aquatic plants, the persistent threat posed by invasive common reeds, and the ultimate glory of a fresh summer tomato sandwich. Illinois Indiana Sea Grant Invasive Phragmites Control Centre Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative Invasive Species Centre Nature…
Stuart and Megan talk with Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, about what else? The Mighty Mac, a 5-mile (8 km) bridge that connects Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas!! Links: Tacoma Narrows Bridge David B. Steinman Labor Day Bridge Walk Mackinaw City Bakery https://www.mackinawbakery.com/ 2 The Moon Bakery Keweenaw Peninsula
Megan, Stuart, and Natty talk Great Lakes ice coverage, the importance of weather conditions, and simple ice math with Eric Anderson of the Colorado School of Mines.
As we take the week off to celebrate Groundhog Day (or something), we're re-airing this conversation with James Kessler of NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab. In it, Stuart and Carolyn speak with James Kessler of the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab about lake ice coverage, spaghetti diagrams, and shoveling snow for ice hockey. Enjoy!
Stuart, Megan, and Natty speak with John Schmidt, program manager of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers' 100% Great Lakes Fish Initiative. They also discuss different things you can drink, if you want. Show links: https://gsgp.org/projects/100-great-lakes-fish/ https://fiskurleather.com/ https://theaquaborne.com/gallery https://www.collab.is/english Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa…
Stuart and Megan speak with Bill Pringle of the Detroit Historical Society and Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Links: Dossin Great Lakes Museum | Detroit Historical Society Detroit Historical Society JW Westcott Detroit River Watch Webcam Doorway to Freedom – Detroit and the Underground Railroad Freedom Seekers curriculum connects students to the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes and science Detroit…
Our annual awards show, or, quite possibly not the least prestigious podcast-related awards ceremony there is. No show notes to avoid spoilers!
Stuart and Megan discuss fish passage projects with Jeff Tyson of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Also, bears and salmon! Links: What is the 'salmon cannon' and how do the fish feel about it? | Fish | The Guardian Fat Bear Week Brown Bear Cam - Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park | Explore.org Webcams - Katmai National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) Great Lakes Fishery…
