On Introduced, we tell stories about the Great Lakes, introduced species and the people working to protect our waters. The podcast is brought to you by Wisconsin Sea Grant, with support from the Great Lakes Commission.
25. The seventh graders who changed Wisconsin's lakes
Maree Stewart, Lisa Ahlers, Laura Marquart, Erin McFarlane, and Bijit Khadka discuss how a Wisconsin middle school science project evolved into the Clean Boats, Clean Waters program, protecting lakes from invasive species in this interview.
10 Apr 2025
24. When life hands you carp
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade; when life gives you carp, you make carp pants! Meet Kim Boustead, who turns invasive species into art. From buckthorn ink to fish leather, Kim shares her journey of transforming unwanted materials into useful creations.
Transcript available here (https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introduced/carplemonade).
Special thanks to our guest:
Kim Boustead (https://www.kimberlyboustead.com/), artist, graphic designer and master naturalist
Learn more:
Kim’s website (https://www.kimberlyboustead.com/)
Kim’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimberly_boustead)
12 Mar 2025
23. A new lens
What happens when we look at invasive species through the lens of art? In this episode, Jenna takes us to an immersive art exhibit that reimagines Lake Michigan’s invasive species challenges in a surreal, sci-fi-inspired world.
Transcript available here (https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introduced/newlens).
Special thanks to our guests:
Anne Moser, Wisconsin Sea Grant (https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/bio/anne-moser/)
Daniel Murray, Fuzz Pop Workshop (https://www.fuzzpopworkshop.com/)
Amanda Schmitz, AIS Coordinator, Washington County (https://www.washcowisco.gov/departments/natural_resources/land_resources/farmers___landowners/conservation_staff)
Patrick Siwula, Southeast Region Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/GreatLakes/StaffContacts.html)
Learn more:
Deep Lake Future (https://www.fuzzpopworkshop.com/deep-lake-future)
Who has been a guest on Introduced
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Maree Stewart
Lisa Ahlers
Laura Marquart
Erin McFarlane
Bijit Khadka
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YouTube views
3,421,614
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100
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20
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
51
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