Episodes
Friday Oct 28, 2016
Episode 29-Bats with Mackenzie Hall
Friday Oct 28, 2016
Friday Oct 28, 2016
Friday Oct 21, 2016
Episode 28-Office of Emergency Management with Director Bob Van Fossen
Friday Oct 21, 2016
Friday Oct 21, 2016
No matter where you’re from, environmental emergencies inevitably occur. From droughts to hurricanes to hazardous spills, New Jersey has dealt with it all. Bob VanFossen, Director of DEP’s Emergency Management Program, joined Bob Bostock to discuss the role of DEP’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in assessing environmental emergencies as they arise and addressing them as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
For more information on DEP’s Office of Emergency Management, please visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/emergency/.
To report an environmental incident or submit a complaint, call 1-877-WARNDEP, use the Warn DEP app, or visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/warndep.htm for more essential numbers.
Download the Warn DEP App through Apple, Google Play, and Windows stores.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/warn-njdep/id1133675885?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nicusa.NJI.WARNNJDEP&hl=en
Windows: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/warn-njdep/9nblggh4v0px
Friday Oct 14, 2016
Episode 27-Drought with Jeff Hoffman, New Jersey State Geologist
Friday Oct 14, 2016
Friday Oct 14, 2016
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 Jersey’s State Geologist, joined Bob Bostock to discuss the current drought watch and DEP’s role in public awareness, water conservation, and prevention of droughts.
For more information the drought watch and DEP’s involvement, please visit http://njdrought.org/
A Drought Warning Public Hearing will be held on October 20. It will be at 10 a.m. in the Millburn Free Public Library auditorium, 200 Glen Avenue in Millburn, NewJersey. View Notice
Thursday Oct 06, 2016
Episode 26-Deer Rutting Season with Principal Biologist Dan Roberts
Thursday Oct 06, 2016
Thursday Oct 06, 2016
Fall marks the beginning of deer rutting season, a time of year when deer are especially active. New Jersey is home to over 101,000 deer, which can cause problems for motorists especially during their morning and evening commutes. Dan Roberts, principal wildlife biologist and leader of the white-tailed deer project here at DEP, joined Bob Bostock to discuss deer in New Jersey, DEP’s deer management policies, and how people can stay safe while on the road.
For more information on white-tailed deer in New Jersey and deer rutting season, please visit: www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/deer.htm