Episode 65-Freshwater Mussels with Jeanette Bowers-Altman

Episode 6-Camden Collaborative Initiative with Frank McLaughlin: The Camden Collaborative Initiative (CCI) is a solutions oriented partnership between governmental, non-profit, private, and community-based agencies formed to plan and implement innovative strategies to improve the environment and the quality of life of... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Episode 15-New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust with Executive Director David Zimmer: The New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT) provides low-cost financing for the construction of environmental infrastructure projects that enhance and protect ground and surface water resources to ensure the safety of drinking water and to... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

20 min listen

Episode 25-Environmental Education with Tanya Oznowich, Environmental Education Supervisor: September brings about the beginning of autumn and it’s also the time of year when students throughout the Garden State go back to school. DEP actively promotes environmental education information and provides resources through programs or through forma... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Episode 19-Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs with Senior Information Specialist Liz Jackson: “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” is a program that was created by the Future Fisherman Foundation. Governor Christie signed legislation in 2012 establishing the statewide implementation of the HOFNOD program. HOFNOD encourages school-aged children to ... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

19 min listen

Episode 20-Watershed Education Urban Fishing Program with Harold Nebling: Urban communities have benefitted from the Watershed Education Urban Fishing Program, now in its 20th year. This hands-on, experiential learning program introduces students to their watersheds through fishing. Students involved learn more about water qu... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

16 min listen

Epsiode 12-Zika virus and mosquitoes with Deputy Commissioners David Glass (DEP) and Dr. Arturo Brito (DOH): The Zika virus is fast becoming a growing concern for people around the world, and as summer approaches, New Jerseyans are becoming more conscious of the virus. The DEP and the NJ Department of Health have been coordinating through their #zapZika campaig... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

27 min listen

Episode 7-Public Access Maps with Becky Foster: This week, DEP announced a new public access map that allows users to locate more than 2,900 public access points along the Atlantic coast and back bays in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties and find out detailed information about the ameni... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Episode 1-Earth Day and an Interview with NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin: Commissioner Martin launches the inaugural Discover DEP podcast on the 46th anniversary of Earth Day and the formation of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection by reflecting on the accomplishments of DEP during his time as Commissioner. by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Episode 4-Wildfire Season with State Fire Warden Bill Edwards: New Jersey is in the midst of wildfire season as weather conditions at this time of year tend to be dry and windy. Keeping this in mind, Bob Bostock sits down with DEP’s State Fire Warden Bill Edwards to discuss how residents need to be extra cautious wh... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

19 min listen

Episode 13-Emerald Ash Borer with Regional Forester Rosa Yoo: The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect, poses a threat to New Jersey’s 24.7 million ash trees. This shiny green beetle can be hard to detect in the wild, but the damage it causes soon becomes all too obvious. This insect’s larvae can bore through the... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Episode 8-Barnegat Bay Blitz with Katie Ribsam: On June 3, DEP is hosting its 7th Barnegat Bay Blitz, a watershed-wide cleanup that takes place throughout 37 municipalities in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Over 26,000 volunteers have participated in the past six blitzes. At each Blitz, thousands of bag... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

16 min listen

Episode 27-Drought with Jeff Hoffman, New Jersey State Geologist: This year has been particularly dry, which caused DEP to issue a drought watch in late July for most northern and central regions of New Jersey. With continued dry weather, there is now a possibility that the watch may become a warning. Jeff Hoffman, New... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

20 min listen

Episode 2- Arbor Day with Community Forestry Coordinator Carrie Sargeant: This year marks the 67th Annual State Arbor Day Celebration. Bob Bostock sits down with Carrie Sargeant, DEP’s Assistant Regional Forester and State’s Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator, from DEP’s Division of Parks and Forestry to discuss how New ... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

17 min listen

Episode 9-National Trails Day with Brandee Chapman, State Trails Coordinator: On June 4, New Jersey will be participating in the annual National Trails Day which is celebrated statewide and nationally. As an initiative of the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1993 to commemor... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

16 min listen

Episode 5-NJ State History Fair with Mark Sirak: The Department of Environmental Protection will host the 12th annual New Jersey SPIRIT of the JERSEYS History Fair on Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Monmouth State Park in Manalapan. Bob Bostock spoke to the Fair’s Logistics Chairperson, Mar... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

16 min listen

Episode 10-Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program with Virginia Loftin: The 2016 beach season is rapidly approaching, and DEP’s Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP) is making sure that New Jersey’s recreational beaches are ready to be open to the public. In the 2015 beach season, ocean and bay beaches were open 99.9... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

17 min listen

Episode 22-New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo with Al Ivany: The New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 & 11, is quickly approaching. From 10 am to 5 pm, people of all ages can come to Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area to participate in a variety of activities and h... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

14 min listen

Episode 30-Bear Saftety with Michelle Smith: Since the 1980s, the Garden State's black bear population has been increasing and expanding its range. Within the most densely populated state in the nation, black bears are thriving, and there are now confirmed bear sightings in all 21 of New Jersey's c... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

20 min listen

Episode 41-Bald Eagles with Supervising Zoologist Kathy Clark: As a result of the use of the pesticide dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, the number of nesting pairs of bald eagles in New Jersey declined to only one by 1970 and remained there into the early 1980s. Kathy Clark, Supervising Zool... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

26 min listen

Episode 18-AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program with coordinator Kathy Giordano: The AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program is going into its 17th year. This program gives 20 college graduates each year the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of watersheds and environmental stewardship, and to channel th... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

17 min listen

Episode 11-Flag Day and Twin Lights Historic Site with Mark Stewart: On June 14, we celebrate Flag Day as a way to honor our nation’s flag. To mark this day, Bob Bostock sits with Mark Stewart, Secretary of the Twin Lights Historical Society, to talk about Flag Day and the history of Twin Lights Historic Site. Twin Lights... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

25 min listen

Episode 16-Clinging Jellyfish with Research Scientist Joe Bilinski: The clinging jellyfish, an invasive species native to the Pacific Ocean, has made an appearance in New Jersey for the first time ever this summer. Although this dime-sized creature has only been found in limited numbers in two rivers, it is important ... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

16 min listen

Episode 3-Air Quality Awareness Week with Melinda Dower, Air Program Research Scientist: This week marks the 10 year anniversary of Air Quality Awareness Week. Here in New Jersey, the DEP is celebrating by keeping residents informed about air quality and the changes they can make in their daily lives that can improve the quality of the air w... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

16 min listen

Episode 29-Bats with Mackenzie Hall: October is a popular month for bats – in fact, October 24-31 is Bat Week. However, these mammals have more to offer than just being a symbol for Halloween. Mackenzie Hall, biologist in DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Endangered and Nongame Species ... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

25 min listen

Episode 50-Bobcats in New Jersey with Gretchen Fowles: The bobcat is New Jersey’s only species of wild cat, and is listed as endangered in New Jersey. The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife works with many partners across the state to make sure bobcats are getting the support they need in terms of prot... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

21 min listen

Episode 38-Radon Action Month with Anita Kopera: January is Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. This unwelcome gas can seep into homes and accumulate in enclosed places. Anita Kopera, supervisor of DEP’s Radon Section, joined Bob B... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Episode 32-A Jersey Thanksgiving: Turkeys and Cranberries in the Garden State with Tony McBride and Rob Geist: With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, millions of people across America are looking for the perfect ingredients for their holiday dinners. Turkeys and cranberries have long been staples of Thanksgiving dinner, but in reality, they are much more importan... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

20 min listen

Episode 21-Don't Waste Our Open Space with Project Manager Artie Zanfini: Although the vast majority of those who use our state's open space use this precious resource responsibly, some people illegally treat New Jersey's public lands as dumping grounds, threatening our state’s natural beauty and ecosystems. In 2014, DEP la... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

12 min listen

Episode 39-Oh Freedom! with Olivia Glenn: With Black History Month quickly approaching, DEP will be hosting the exhibit Oh Freedom!: Blacks on the Battlefront and in the Aftermath of the American Revolutionary War in New Jersey. This exhibit powerfully portrays the role African Americans played ... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

18 min listen

Episode 40-The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park at Rowan University with Dr. Ken Lacovara: The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park at Rowan University contains thousands of 65-million-year-old fossils and provides a unique window into the Cretaceous Period – the heyday of the dinosaurs. Dr. Ken Lacovara, founding dean of the School of Earth and Env... by Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

24 min listen

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