LDEQ On Air Podcast

This podcast features discussions on environmentally related topics that affect the Pelican State. Our goal is to shed light on our operations, current issues and our mission to protect public health and the environment in which we live.

1. A Conversation with Dr. Chuck Carr Brown – Published March 28, 2023
   Dr. Chuck Carr Brown discusses his 7-year tenure as Secretary of LDEQ. 
2. Getting to know new LDEQ Secretay Roger Gingles – Published April 20, 2023
   Secretary Roger Gingles chats about his past and plans as the new head of LDEQ.
3. LDEQ's TMDL and New Vision Programs – Published May 18, 2023
   Environmental engineer Chuck Berger discusses LDEQ's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and New Vision Programs.

4. LDEQ's Air Planning and Assessment Division – Published June 15, 2023
   Environmental administrator Jason Meyers discusses LDEQ's Air Planning and Assessment Division.

5. Hurricane Season in Louisiana – Published July 20, 2023
   

   Environmental scientist senior and disaster coordinator Daniel Lambert explains LDEQ's role in Louisiana's hurricane response.

6. LDEQ's Small Business Assistance Program – Published August 17, 2023
   

   Environmental Scientist Manager Marissa Jimenez shares about the Small Business Assistance Program and LDEQ outreach.

7. Louisiana Envirothon – Published September 21, 2023
   Business Analytics Specialist Tomeka Prioleau explains the Louisiana Envirothon – an environmental problem-solving competition for students in grades 6-12.

8. Emergency Response – Published October 19, 2023
   

   Environmental Scientist Manager Kevin Borne explains how the LDEQ Emergency Response Section works to protect Louisiana’s environment and public health.

9. Nonpoint Source Pollution Program and Outreach – Published November 16, 2023
   

   Environmental Scientist India Ambeau explains Louisiana’s Nonpoint Source Pollution Program and outreach.

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An episode of the podcast will be released every third Thursday of the month. If you have any questions or would like to submit question suggestions, please email the LDEQ Communications Section at SECTCOMMUNICATIONS@la.gov.