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Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Discover DEP is the official podcast of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. It will focus on the initiatives and efforts by NJDEP to protect the environment in the Garden State.

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Episode 15-New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure...

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2016/07/15

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 facilitate responsible, sustainable economic development. NJEIT was the first program of its kind in the country. David Zimmer, Executive Director of NJEIT, came in to discuss this innovative program with Bob Bostock. For more information on the New

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Episode 14-Red Knot with Dr. Amanda Dey

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2016/07/08

In 1999, the Red Knot, a medium sized shorebird, was listed as a threatened species in New Jersey under the New Jersey Endangered Species Conservation Act. Dr. Amanda Dey, Principal Zoologist who works in the Endangered and Nongame Species program at DEP, sits down to talk with Bob Bostock about this bird’s important yearly stopover in the Delaware Bay during its migration to the Arctic, as well as actions that are being taken to help protect the Red Knot. For more information on Red Knots,

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Episode 13-Emerald Ash Borer with Regional Forester...

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2016/07/01

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 bark of ash trees, cutting off the flow of nutrients and eventually killing the trees. Rosa Yoo, Regional Forester, joins Bob Bostock to discuss the Emerald Ash Borer infestation, why residents should be concerned about this, and what they can do to

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Epsiode 12-Zika virus and mosquitoes with Deputy...

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2016/06/21

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 campaign to better inform the public on how they can help control the mosquito population and protect themselves against the virus. DEP Deputy Commissioner David Glass and DOH Deputy Commissioner Dr. Arturo Brito joined Bob Bostock to discuss the Zika virus

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Episode 11-Flag Day and Twin Lights Historic Site...

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2016/06/14

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 holds an important place in this country’s history as the location of the first official reading in 1893 of the Pledge of Allegiance. They also discuss “Seeing Stars,” a special exhibit about Old Glory and its history, which is in Twin Lights’

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Episode 10-Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program...

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2016/06/10

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% of the time. New Jersey has consistently been a national leader in water quality, and beach monitoring helps to make sure that New Jersey maintains that same level of quality at our recreational beaches. Bob Bostock spoke to Virginia Loftin, who

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Episode 9-National Trails Day with Brandee Chapman,...

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2016/06/03

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 commemorate the 25th anniversary of the National Trails System Act. Bob Bostock sits with Brandee Chapman, State Trails Coordinator, to discuss the New Jersey Trails Program and National Trails Day. More info: www.trails.nj.gov and

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Episode 8-Barnegat Bay Blitz with Katie Ribsam

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2016/06/01

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 bags of trash and recyclables have been picked up as well as dumpsters full of debris. Bob Bostock spoke to Katie Ribsam, a DEP Environmental specialist and Co-chair of the Barnegat Bay Blitz, to discuss how the Blitz came to be and the importance of

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Episode 7-Public Access Maps with Becky Foster

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2016/05/26

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 amenities available at each access point. Bob Bostock spoke to Becky Foster to discuss her work on the new map and the importance of public access points throughout the state. The new map can be found at: http://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/access/

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Episode 6-Camden Collaborative Initiative with Frank...

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2016/05/20

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 Camden’s residents. The CCI is building upon the success of environmental initiatives underway, made possible by the efforts and resources of multiple partners that have come together to address the complex environmental issues present in the City

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Episode 5-NJ State History Fair with Mark Sirak

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2016/05/11

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, Mark Sirak, to discuss this event where visitors will have a chance to explore 400 years of life in the Garden State. The event will feature re-enactors from the French & Indian Wars, the Revolutionary War and Civil War, World War I, World War II and

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Episode 4-Wildfire Season with State Fire Warden Bill...

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2016/05/09

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 while they are outdoors in order to reduce the risk of fires.

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Episode 3-Air Quality Awareness Week with Melinda...

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2016/05/04

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 we breathe. While New Jersey’s air quality has improved greatly, ground-level ozone, commonly called smog, is one of our most long-lasting and pervasive air quality issues. Bob Bostock sits down with Melinda Dower, a Research Scientist at the DEP, who

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Episode 2- Arbor Day with Community Forestry...

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2016/04/27

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 Jersey is observing this occasion and the strides the state has made to protect our State’s trees and forests. For additional resources, visit: NJ Community Forestry Program: www.communityforestry.nj.gov Treasure our Tree License Plate:

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Episode 1-Earth Day and an Interview with NJDEP...

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2016/04/21

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.

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