Rain, Drains, & Bioswales

Meet Kyle Gebhart, bird enthusiast and West Lafayette Park Naturalist for the Celery Bog Nature Area and Lilly Nature Center. Kyle hails from Ohio and has had an exciting journey to his current position. Check out this episode to learn about: the history of the Celery Bog how wetlands improve water quality fun programs Kyle leads in West Lafayette camp and park improvements places on his travel bu...

"It's one thing I like about volunteering...as much as you give, you're getting back from the community." In this episode, I talk with the AmeriCorps Conservation Crew from the West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department: Larry Lomax, Clara Lotz, Miles Romans, and Esme Gonzalez! Discover the inspiring work this dedicated team is doing to enhance our local parks, engage with th...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Amber Slaughterbeck, our Regional Specialist with the State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM ). Amber takes us on a journey into the world of invasive species, sharing her passion and expertise in managing these ecological invaders. In this episode, we explore Amber's background, her inspiring career journey, and the critical role she...

Join us for a lively stormwater journey as we catch up with incredible professionals at the annual Indiana Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM) conference. In these quick and candid interviews, we discover what drives these experts in the world of stormwater, why they keep returning to INAFSM, and what excites them in their current roles. Get ready for some short but sweet...

Jenna Parks Freeman, Interpretive Naturalist at Prophetstown State Park, shares about her daily adventures with park guests and critters, the history of the park, and the exceptional experiences people who visit can have. Prophetstown is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash River. The park’s landscape has been shaped by glaciers, water, fire, and humans that maintained the tallgrass...

In this episode of the stormwater podcast, we sit down with five exceptional interns from Lafayette Renew's Stormwater Department! These hard-working and bright individuals bring enthusiasm and creative thinking to their work. Join us as they share their backgrounds, the reasons that brought them to this internship, and the specific projects they've been working on this summer. Discover ho...

Get ready for an exciting episode of our podcast as we dive into the vibrant celebration of Wabash Riverfest! This event is all about honoring the mighty Wabash River and its importance to our Greater Lafayette community. We'll explore the fantastic initiatives by WREC to develop the riverfront and enhance the river's overall quality. Join us at Riverfest to experience an array of organiza...

Halee Griffey is the Climate Resiliency & Sustainability Officer for the City of West Lafayette. In this episode, she discusses the Greater Lafayette Climate Action Plan, the upcoming Green Expo, and actionable steps towards climate resilience. Halee's passion for sustainability and service is inspiring! –Show Notes– Halee Griffey - hgriffey@westlafayette.in.gov Greater Lafayette Climate A...

Caitlin Young and Zach Bolyard of Lafayette Renew share their passion for their jobs, the upcoming Wastewater Challenge put on by Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA), and IWEA's Leadership Development Institute. --SHOW NOTES-- SuperCritical Water Oxidation: Clean Water with AirSCWO™ Technology | 374Water Indiana Water Environment Association:  ⁠Home - Indiana WEA | Wastewater Educatio...

Angie Miller is the Rural Conservationist for the Tippecanoe County Soil and Water Conservation District. In this episode, she shares about her role, some of the programs available to landowners, the many benefits of native plants, and the upcoming 3rd Annual Native Plant Fest and sale on Saturday, May 20! --Show Notes-- Tippecanoe County Soil & Water Conservation District: https://tippecanoec...

Invasive Species Technician, Jordan Young, from Tippecanoe County Soil & Water Conservation District joins us to talk about invasive plants, upcoming workshops, and opportunities to get out and make a difference in local ecosystems. --Show Notes-- Contact Jordan for a site visit to identify invasive plants on your property: Jordan. Young@in.nacdnet.net Invasive Species Mapping Made Easy - EDDM...

Recycling Educator, Madison Neher, from Tippecanoe County Recycling & Soild Waste Management joins us to talk recycling, hazardous waste, the upcoming FREE E-Waste Day on April 1 for Tippecanoe County residents, March Madness, spiders, sourdough, and more! ---Show Notes--- Tippecanoe County Solid Waste:   Tippecanoe Solid Waste Management District | Tippecanoe County, IN Tippecanoe County...

Amy KP shares about her job as watershed coordinator at Wabash River Enhancement Corporation, one of Greater Lafayette's coolest nonprofit organizations! Learn about the Wabash Sampling Blitz, WREC's cost-share program, squirrels in her attic, the zany antics of her beloved cats, and more. Wabash River Enhancement Corporation - Home Wabash Sampling Blitz registration:   Wabash River Enhanceme...

Hey y'all! Welcome to the stormwater pod! In this episode, Amanda gives a brief overview of MS4s, her position with the Partnership, and a couple of upcoming events! Wabash Sampling Blitz information & registration:   http://wabashriver.net/wabash-sampling-blitz/ De-Trash the Wabash information & registration:  https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/1029/Wabash-River-Clean-Up Stay tuned f...