Red Cedar Stories

A podcast for meandering the currents of the Red Cedar River - past, present, and future. Host Eric Tans, Environmental Sciences Librarian at Michigan State University, interviews people from the MSU Campus and mid-Michigan communities with ties to the Red Cedar including researchers, campus managers, community leaders, and students.

Episodes: 4
Releases: Every two weeks
Typical length: 17 min
On air since: 2026
Latest episode: 5 days ago

Episodes

4 episodes, newest first

Episode 3 - Buried Alive

Season 1, Episode 3

Show notes

Eric tells us about a spooky river that’s been buried alive on campus… and how it sometimes comes back to life.

Oct 29, 2026 4 min
Episode 2 - Laura Young

Season 1, Episode 2

Show notes

https://water.msu.edu/

Michigan Waterway Stewards

Eric’s Story Map

Oct 12, 2026 28 min
Episode 1 - Ruth Kline-Robach

Episode 1

Show notes

In this episode, Eric interviews Ruth Kline-Robach about her work with the Red Cedar River.

SHOW NOTES A link to the website Ruth mentions at the end of the episode: https://www.canr.msu.edu/msu-water/

And links to the websites of two organizations that Ruth mentions:

MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams - https://www.canr.msu.edu/cls/

Greater Lansing Committee for Stormwater Management - https://www.mywatersheds.org/

Mar 27, 2026 26 min
Introduction to Red Cedar Stories

Show notes

Eric Tans, the Environmental Sciences Librarian at Michigan State University, introduces his new podcast about wandering the meanders of the Red Cedar River.

Mar 19, 2026 7 min