How Invasive Species are Changing Waterways

Michigan’s lakes and rivers are our state’s pride and glory. But these waterways aren’t what they used to be. They’ve undergone some extreme changes in the post industrial world. Climate change is an obvious culprit. But there are other issues at hand that are disrupting wildlife and industry alike. Today, we talk about invasive species and what they mean for Michigan’s water. GUESTS: Tessa Kresch, Stateside production assistant Ashley Elgin, research benthic ecologist with the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) Jo Latimore, aquatic ecologist and Outreach Specialist in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife __ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions and Audio Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.