Smelting became a beloved tradition after rainbow smelt were introduced into the Great Lakes. How did smelt get introduced, how do they fit into the food web and what happens when humans fall in love with a non-native species?

Thanks to our guests

Jared Myers, US Fish and Wildlife Service 

Carolyn Swartz, Angler’s All 

Titus Seilheimer, Wisconsin Sea Grant 

Sara Hudson, Ashland Parks and Recreation 

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