Overlooked in Appalachia

This episode in the series "Science in our Backyard" for this production period of the Overlooked in Appalachia magazine, we talk with Matt Taylor, Senior Policy Analyst and Business Team Manager of the Tennessee Department of Energy and Conservation. He tells us more about the ways TDEC helps the environment through their various departments, as well as his own specific department. Also learn more about the programs they organize to take these steps towards bettering the environment. 

This episode in the series "Science in our Backyard" for this production period of the Overlooked in Appalachia magazine, we talk with Tyler Wicks, Bay`s Mountain Park Ranger. He tells us more about the happenings in Bay`s Mountain, this ranges from planetarium and touring events, as well as the animals one could come across.

This episode in the series "Science in our Backyard" for this production period of the Overlooked in Appalachia magazine, we talk with Debbie Crane, communications director of the Nature Conservancy. She tells us more about the various preserves in North Carolina, and more about the plant and animal life that are protected in these areas.

This episode in the series "Science in our Backyard" for this production period of the Overlooked in Appalachia magazine, we talk with Kelly Porter, ETSU graphic design professor as well as experienced at-home gardener. She tells us more about the benefits of picking up gardening, and resources you can use to learn should you be a beginner. 

This episode in the series "Science in our Backyard" for this production period of the Overlooked in Appalachia magazine, we talk with Sarah Wade, independent reporter. She tells us more about the harmful effects the Virginia Lanfill during the period of time she was covering the story, how it has negatively affected the locals there, as well as her own personal experience. 

This episode in the series "Science in our Backyard" for this production period of the Overlooked in Appalachia magazine, we talk with Chase Shippy, Brewer at Yee-Haw Brewing Company. He tells us more about the science behind making beer, as well as how individuals can get started at home if they are interested.