Lake Doctor | A Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams Podcast

About Lake Doctor | A Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams Podcast

Welcome to Lake Doctor: A Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams Podcast, your go-to source for understanding and preserving the health of our local lakes. Join hosts Dr. Nate Bosch, an expert in limnology, and Suzie Light, a lifelong resident and passionate advocate for our aquatic environments, as they dive deep into the challenges facing Kosciusko County's lakes. Dr. Nate Bosch grew up in Michigan and received his doctorate in 2007 from the University of Michigan in limnology. With 18 peer-reviewed publications spanning research from the Great Lakes to smaller inland lakes and streams, Nate has been awarded the prestigious Chandler Misner Award twice by the International Association of Great Lakes Research. At Grace College, Nate is a professor in the environmental science program, dean of the School of Science and Engineering, and leads the Lilly Center team, serving the local community with dedication and expertise. Each episode tackles these critical issues head-on, featuring insightful interviews with our partners, engaging Q&A sessions, and fun segments for the science enthusiasts among us. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the impactful research and education efforts spearheaded by the Lilly Center and discover how we can all contribute to safeguarding our precious freshwater ecosystems. Tune in bi-monthly starting June 2024, and join the conversation by leaving comments or emailing us at lakes@grace.edu (http://grace.edu/)with your questions and ideas. Supported by the K21 Health Foundation, Rick and April Sasso, and DreamOn Studios, this podcast aims to inspire and inform the next generation of water-literate citizens and environmental stewards. Learn more about our work and how to support us at lakes.grace.edu (http://lakes.grace.edu/).

Publisher

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2024

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Floating Trees and Ephemeral Wetlands with Jason Kissel

   In Episode 21 of The Lake Doctor Podcast, Jason Kissel, Executive Director of ACRES Land Trust, joins us for a fascinating conversation about forested wetlands and ephemeral wetlands. Jason's lifelong passion for trees was sparked at age five while standing on a mountaintop with his U.S. Forest Service father. Jason also shares why northeast Indiana is special as a crossroads of prairie, forest, wetland, and boreal systems. The discussion dives into forested wetlands—places where trees thrive...

2. 

   7 Apr 2026

   Wild About Wetlands: Nature's Amazing Water Filters

   In Episode 20 of The Lake Doctor Podcast, hosts Suzie Light and Dr. Nate Bosch revisit the best moments from Season 2 episodes about wetlands. They explore how wetlands act as nature’s kidneys—filtering nutrients, reducing floodwaters, and protecting lakes from pollution—while explaining the differences between marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens. Featuring insights from Landon Vine, Nathan Herbert, Nate Simons, Jacob Macke, and Stephen Jacquemin, the episode shows how restored wetlands filter si...

3. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Why Choose Native Plants for Your Lake Property with Jacob Macke

   In Episode 19 of The Lake Doctor Podcast, we welcome Jacob Macke, owner of Chapman Lake Nursery and a passionate engineer-turned-native plant grower. Jacob shares his inspiring journey—after erosion threatened his new Chapman Lake home during windy storms, he discovered native plants' deep roots for shoreline stabilization. Starting with milkweed during the 2020 COVID summer, his family raised and released over 50 monarch butterflies—sparking a deep dive into native gardening. He explains key...

Who has been a guest on Lake Doctor | A Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams Podcast

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• Brian Peterson
• Jessie Kreider
• Russell Anderson
• Lyn Crighton

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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