Episode 24, April 10, 2025
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.
Credits
Bonnie Willison | Executive Producer
Video and Podcast Producer
What I do at Sea Grant
Bonnie produces videos and podcasts about Great Lakes science and outreach for Wisconsin Sea Grant.
Jenna Mertz | Writer, Producer
Writer
What I do at Sea Grant
Jenna writes about the research and outreach work of Wisconsin Sea Grant to build understanding of and stewardship for Wisconsin’s waters and the Great Lakes.
Tim Campbell | Producer
Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager, National AIS Liaison
What I do at Sea Grant
Campbell engages communities, organizations, local government officials and other coastal stakeholder groups and helps them incorporate aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention actions into their existing activities.
He also works closely with the numerous professionals working on AIS issues statewide and nationally to coordinate education and outreach efforts.
Nichole Angell | Producer
Program Specialist, Great Lakes Commission
What I do at GLC
Nichole works on various Aquatic Invasive Species projects including the Invasive Mussel, European Frog-bit, and Phragmites Collaboratives, as well as the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz. She also provides staff support to the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species.