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Jeniffer Flynn, the Assistant Planner for the city of Pocatello, joins Nathan Gregson to discuss the upcoming Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair in Pocatello, Idaho.

In this episode, Jodie Schwicht speaks with Pocatello Deputy Director of Public Works Tom Kirkman on electronic waste management and Pocatello’s solution with Recycle Boise.

Jessa talks with Maria Pacheretti and Sarah Jackson about Pocatello’s local treasure, Edson Fichter Nature Area, and how the recently acquired Ifft Grant has helped improve cleanliness and biodiversity.

It’s National Drive Electric Week 2023! Pocatello will be hosting an Electric Vehicle Expo on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The Chair of the Portneuf Resource Council, Mike Engle, spoke with Jessa about EVs, Inflation Reduction Act incentives, and charging anxiety in preparation for the event.

Guests discuss Indigenous People’s Day (IPD) and the upcoming Western Literature Association (WLA).

Ending our Summer of Water series, Jessa talks with Hannah and Justin from the City of Pocatello to investigate what the City does to protect Idaho’s water resources, and how Pocatello locals can participate in that.

We’ve talked about water a lot this summer, but hang in there! Sustainable Idaho takes a shift away from farmers this year and into the 20% – municipalities. David Hoekema from the Department of Water Resources talks with Jessa about how the state of Idaho is managing climate change, irrigation, and growing cities.

Jessa talks with Neeley Miller and Steve Stuebner from the Idaho Department of Water Resources about the Aging Infrastructure Grant project. This project’s main goal is to update irrigation infrastructure, sometimes up to a hundred years old, all around the state.

On the penultimate episode of the Lava Ridge series, Jessa talks with the Conservation Program Coordinator for the Wildlife Federation, Garrett Visser, who explains the concerns around Pronghorn migration patterns and sage-grouse habitat. He also expresses what he hopes to see for Idaho’s future in renewable energy, a future he hopes will bring renewable energy to Idaho while protecting Idaho’s beloved wildlife.

Lava Ridge’s Project Director from the Bureau of Land Management, Kasey Prestwich, walks Jessa through the thorough process of assessing a project proposal and preparing a draft environmental impact statement.