Environmental What If Podcast

About Environmental What If Podcast

Is it safe to swim in local waterways? How is the air quality in my neighborhood? Does trash in a landfill biodegrade? Why are there so many mosquitos in my yard? If you’re curious about environmental and public health issues that impact you, your family and your community, then we’ve got the answers to your questions. Welcome to the Environmental What If podcast. Listen along as the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment interviews local experts to identify the challenges and find the solutions that empower Denver communities to live better, longer. Learn more at denvergov.org/dphe

Publisher

Denver Department of Public Health & Environment

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2024

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 8 episodes have a transcript.

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   14 Sept 2026

   The Environmental What If Podcast: Stormwater

   Host [Host Name] explores how daily activities impact local waterways, offering insights into stormwater management and pollution reduction.

2. 

   15 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Environmental What If Podcast: Blue-green Algae

   In this episode of Environmental What If, we’re diving into the world of blue-green algae. Summer heat means more algae blooms in Denver’s lakes, and while these organisms are natural, some can produce toxins that pose health risks to people and pets. Learn how to spot a bloom, what to do if you or your pet comes into contact with contaminated water, and how small changes at home—like smarter lawn care—can help keep our waterways safer all season long.

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   15 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Environmental What If Podcast: El Asbesto (Español)

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   17 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Environmental What If Podcast: Asbestos

   The DDPHE team explores the dangers of asbestos, its presence in Denver homes, and city-led safety measures, highlighting its ongoing public health implications.

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   12 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT

   The Environmental What If Podcast: Open Burning

   Spark curiosity in a new episode of DDPHE’s Environmental What If Podcast. In this episode, we answer your burning questions about Denver’s open burning rules, cover what types of fires are allowed, and the impact of smoke on your health. Whether you’re considering a festive backyard fire pit or seasonal leaf burning, learn how to stay compliant and keep the air clean this winter and beyond.

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   26 Aug 2024

   The Environmental What If Podcast: Idling

   Are you stuck, motionless, frozen in place trying to decide on which podcast to listen to next? Join the Denver Deparment of Public Healith & Environment as we take our foot off the brake and turn off life’s distractions to tune in to this week’s episode on Idling. You’ll breathe easier knowing “The Environmental What If” podcast is just a click away. Listen to this episode online or wherever you get your podcasts.

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   19 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT

   The Environmental What If Podcast: E-Coli

   Are you ready to take the plunge? Before you lunge, be a sponge and soak up the latest guidelines for recreating in urban waterways from the experts at the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment. This month’s “Environmental What If” podcast focuses on E.coli and how you can stay healthy and safe by not swimming, wading or playing in city steams or lakes. You’ll learn what the city is doing to protect and improve the quality of local waterways so hopefully someday soon ...

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   17 Jun 2024

   The Environmental What If Podcast: Mosquitos

   Have you heard the buzz? Denver takes a proactive approach to managing mosquitos to protect residents from pesky bites and West Nile Virus. Learn about the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s (DDPHE) mosquito management program in "The Environmental What If" podcast. latest episode. In the episode, DDPHE experts discuss how to prevent the development of adult mosquitos, how to safely treat mosquito habitats and best practices to repel them so you can avoid calling in ...

Inside a recent episode

The Environmental What If Podcast: Blue-green Algae

Published 15 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Do we test our lakes and ponds for blue -green algae, or do we wait for something to happen to test? We do both. We have what we call a mid -summer trend sampling, so we'll hit all of our lakes about 17 or 18 of them in the period between July and mid -August usually, and we'll use that sampling. […]

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2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

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26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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