S15 E7: Combined SSOs - Could Green Infrastructure Help? with Dr Heather Fenyk

Welcome to another episode of the DooDoo Divas Smells Like Money Podcast! 🌊 In this conversation, host Suzanne Chin-Taylor speaks with Dr. Heather Fenyck, lecturer at Rutgers University and founder of the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership.We dive deep into the world of watershed management, wastewater, stormwater, and green infrastructure—and how these issues directly impact our communities, health, and environment. Dr. Fenyck shares how creative approaches like rain gardens, street trees, green roofs, and even community dance projects are helping people understand stormwater runoff and water quality in New Jersey and Philadelphia.You’ll also hear about:✅ The challenges of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and flooding✅ How community-based water quality monitoring empowers residents✅ The role of arts, education, and advocacy in building environmental awareness✅ Why climate change and failing infrastructure demand new, collaborative solutionsThis episode is packed with practical insights and creative inspiration for anyone passionate about sustainability, clean water, urban planning, and environmental justice.Contact Information:Dr. Heather FenyckFounder & Board PresidentLower Raritan Watershed PartnershipEmail: [email protected]: https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lowerraritanwatershed?fref=tsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowerraritanwatershed/Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCHqeSD5CAg8YhJRGWshA5ogDon’t forget to subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast for more insights and innovations in the wastewater industry. Follow us on creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast for updates and more episodes.I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#GreenInfrastructure #WastewaterManagement #StormwaterRunoff #WatershedManagement #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #ClimateChangeSolutions #CleanWater #UrbanPlanning #FloodPrevention #CommunityAdvocacy #InfrastructureInnovation #RutgersUniversity #EnvironmentalPodcast