Episodes
Friday Jul 29, 2016
Episode 17-Piping Plover with Environmental Specialist Christina Davis
Friday Jul 29, 2016
Friday Jul 29, 2016
The piping plover is a shore-loving bird that delights beach-goers of all ages. Although it is on the threatened species list nationally, the piping plover is endangered in the state of New Jersey. Christina Davis, piping plover expert and environmental specialist in the Endangered and Nongame Species Program within DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, joins Bob Bostock to discuss this little bird and its life at the Jersey Shore.
For more information on the piping plover, please visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp/beachnester_info.htm and http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/pdf/end-thrtened/plover.pdf.
Friday Jul 22, 2016
Episode 16-Clinging Jellyfish with Research Scientist Joe Bilinski
Friday Jul 22, 2016
Friday Jul 22, 2016
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 to be informed about its potential effects on New Jersey’s ecosystems as well as its powerful sting. Joe Bilinski, a research scientist at DEP, joined Bob Bostock to discuss the clinging jellyfish and the measures DEP is taking to learn more about this unwelcome visitor to our state.
For more information on the clinging jellyfish, please visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/docs/clinging-jellyfish.pdf and http://njdep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=b675e280405540a1b212d63be734345b.
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Friday Jul 15, 2016
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 Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, visit: www.njeit.org.
Friday Jul 08, 2016
Episode 14-Red Knot with Dr. Amanda Dey
Friday Jul 08, 2016
Friday Jul 08, 2016
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, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp/redknot.htm.
Friday Jul 01, 2016
Episode 13-Emerald Ash Borer with Regional Forester Rosa Yoo
Friday Jul 01, 2016
Friday Jul 01, 2016
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 combat this issue.
For more information on the Emerald Ash Borer, visit: www.emeraldashborer.nj.gov.