Lake Doctor | A Lilly Center for Lakes and 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.eduwith 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.
Lake Doctor | A Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 a...
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,...
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-nati...
Quaking Bogs & Old Forests: Extraordinary Ecosystems with Nathan Herbert
Dive into the wild heart of northeast Indiana in this episode of The Lake Doctor Podcast, where we sit down with Nathan Herbert—a lifelong herpetology enthusiast turned Northeast Indiana Conservation Lands Manager for The Nature Conservancy. Na...
How Wetlands Help Lakes Recover with Stephen Jacquemin
In Episode 17 of The Lake Doctor Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Jacquemin, professor at Wright State University’s Lake Campus, to explore the remarkable recovery of Grand Lake St. Marys, Ohio’s largest inland lake. Once a poster child fo...
