Local Environmental Forum (LEF)
By Sarah Craddock
Local Environmental Forum (LEF)Sep 20, 2019
Episode 14: Clear Cutting the Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area
Interview with Steve Shepard of the Sierra Club Coast Group talks about recent clear cutting in the Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area.
Chromium
In an effort to test for chromium leaks from Plant Barry, Dr. Xiangli Wang uses his results to further his research on the chemical history of Earth.
Rodeo Clowns
LEF interviews Elizabeth Englebretson about the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio's project "Plastic Free Gulf Coast."
Mussel Watch
LEF interviews Dr. Dennis Apeti of NOAA about the Mussel Watch Program.
Gypsum Hill
LEF interviews EPA Remediation Manager, Craig Zeller, about the Mississippi Phosphates Superfund Site in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
3rd Rock Solar
LEF interviews Dr. Hank Roberts of 3rd Rock Solar Solutions. Hank talks about his solar panel utility patent #8981709 and energy solutions for Mississippi and beyond.
#MoveYourAsh
LEF interviews the Executive Director of the Mobile Baykeeper, Casi Callaway, about the Alabama Power coal ash pond at Plant Barry and the Baykeeper's Coal Ash Campaign.
1=12
Interview with Ryan Bradley of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Inc about oyster and the seafood industry in Mississippi.
Sh*t Rolls Down Hill
LEF interviews Dr. Ruth Carmichael (Dauphin Island Sea Lab) about (1) using nitrogen in oyster shells to see environmental change over time, (2) human waste water impact on oysters, and (3) what Gulf Coast residents can do to protect oyster habitat.
Oyster Gardening
Interview with PJ Waters at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) in Alabama. PJ talks about the DISL efforts to help declining oyster populations grow.
Oyster Recycling
Interview with Mark Berte, Alabama Coastal Foundation Executive Director. Mark explains how oyster shell recycling works and how everyone can help protect oyster populations.
Dr. Oyster
LEF interviews Dr. Bill Walton (Dauphin Island Sea Lab). In this episode learn all about oyster farming.
Enlightened Utilities?
LEF interviews Daniel Tait, Chief Operating Officer at Energy Alabama. In this episode we discuss sustainable energy options in Alabama.
What is the PSC anyway?
Interview with Kari Powell, an Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) Candidate in 2018. Kari explains what the PSC does and why it is important for Alabamians to elect conscientious commissioners.