Episode 48 - Doug Gilbert - Love Our Land

Episode 48: Snowpocalypse, local levy talk, and why biodiversity matters with Doug Gilbert It’s snow storm watch in Southwest Ohio, so we kick things off with a little “snowpocalypse” news  and how  some places have exploding tree warnings. Then we look at some local news.News A 1.3 mil Senior Services levy is headed to the May 5 ballot. We listen to a clip from the County Commissioners presentation and why the levy matters as Clermont’s older adult population grows.Batavia Village has a newly sworn-in council, a search for a new council member, and a search for a new village administrator. The Taylor Road annexation is back up for a vote in February, plus talk of airport-area zoning and limiting pre-annexation authority.Milford City Council swears in new members and selects leadership for the year, including mayor and vice mayor appointments.Interview: Doug Gilbert, wildlife ecologist and co-founder of Love Our LandDoug talks about conservation, why biodiversity is tied to real-world issues like stormwater, and what threatened species work looks like in the field. We talk Indiana bats, the rusty patched bumblebee, invasive species removal, planting natives, and how citizen science tools like iNaturalist help fill the data gaps. Doug also shares the story of documenting the box tree moth locally, plus a “rare bee hunt” you can help with if you spot wild potato vine. We wrap with upcoming Clermont County events, including library programs, a job fair, and multiple maple season happenings. Follow on Facebook & Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter.FacebookInstagramNewsletterIf the show brings you value, consider supporting us!Donate