Issues of the Environment

About Issues of the Environment

Find Issues of the Environment each week on 89.1 WEMU.

Publisher

David Fair - Retired

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

142 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Issues of the Environment: Introducing Ann Arbor's new Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan

   With numerous recent bouts of severe weather, managing stormwater is more critical than ever. The city of Ann Arbor will soon release its new Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, which will bring more eco-friendly infrastructure to the city. Rebekah Warren discussed the plan with Ann Arbor Water Quality Manager Jennifer Lawson.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Issues of the Environment: How Washtenaw County is preparing for extreme weather before it hits

   In response to numerous severe weather events over the years, the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office introduced a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan, which would allow municipalities to secure necessary funding for disaster relief while also advancing local carbon neutrality goals. Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons joined Rebekah Warren to discuss the current state of the plan and its impact on the environment.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Issues of the Environment: Recent appearance of spotted lanternfly in Washtenaw County under close watch

   The spotted lanternfly is considered an invasive species in Washtenaw County, due to the fact that it feeds on trees, leaving serious damage in its wake. Right now, the county is taking action to protect local forests. Rebekah Warren shared more on these efforts with Matt DeJonge, Community Forester for the Washtenaw County Conservation District.

Who has been a guest on Issues of the Environment

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Missy Stults
• Dr Drew Gronewold
• Scott Miller
• Marta Manildi
• Ric Lawson

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67