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Green Exploration: Rockford
by Haley Dahl
A research podcast to raise awareness regarding the various environmental issues afflicting Rockford and exploring how inclusive, green infrastructure, in addition to other sustainable and nature-based solutions, can offer viable solutions to these problems. Diving deeper, I am exploring how these environmental issues affect the BIPOC communities within the region to see if there is inequity regarding environmental quality and protection. To do so, this podcast consists of a series of discussions regarding these issues with environmental and municipal leaders throughout the Rockford region.
Episodes
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Janessa Wilkins, City of Rockford: Part 2
Continuing our discussion with Janessa Wilkins, the Seventh Ward alderman of the City of Rockford, she further describes how the Seventh Ward is impacted by being located in a floodplain. She highlights the importance of individual empowerment through education and being an active member of the...
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Janessa Wilkins, City of Rockford: Part 1
Meeting with Janessa Wilkins, the Seventh Ward alderman of the City of Rockford, we discuss Rockford’s social and environmental issues from the lens of the Seventh Ward, an under-served ward on the northwest side of the City. We discuss work that is being done and the barriers preventing what…
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Brad Holcomb, City of Rockford
Meeting with Brad Holcomb, the stormwater manager from the City of Rockford, we discuss Rockford's environmental issues from the perspective of stormwater management. We discuss the presence of various floodplains throughout the City and explore how green infrastructure can aid with these issues....
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Barb Chidley, City of Rockford: Part 2
Continuing our conversation with Barb Chidley, the Neighborhood Specialist of the City of Rockford, she explains further why inclusive and all-encompassing neighborhood wellness is key to sustainability and environmental justice. In order to see true and positive change, she emphasizes how...
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Barb Chidley, City of Rockford: Part 1
Meeting with Barb Chidley, the Neighborhood Specialist of the City of Rockford, we discuss sustainability and environmental justice from the perspective of neighborhood health. She shares with us why it is important that we focus on neighborhood, as well individual, health and wellness to achieve...
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Robert Wilhelmi & Kyle Saunders, Part 2: City of Rockford
Continuing our conversation with Robert Wilhelmi, the Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, and Kyle Saunders, the Director of Public Works, both working for the City of Rockford, Illinois, we will keep discussing Rockford’s environmental issues, and how the City has been working towards a more...
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Mark Luthin, Natural Land Institute
Meeting with Mark Luthin, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Natural Land Institute and a volunteer steward for the Boone County Conservation District, as well as a retired environmental educator, we discuss conservation and sustainability in the greater Rockford metropolitan area, while...
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Robert Wilhelmi & Kyle Saunders, City of Rockford: Part 1
Meeting with Robert Wilhelmi, the Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, and Kyle Saunders, the Director of Public Works, both working for the City of Rockford, Illinois, we will be discussing Rockford’s environmental issues, and how the City has been working towards a more sustainable future. Rob...
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Dan Kane, Boone County Conservation District: Part 2
Continuing our conversation with Dan Kane, executive director of the Boone County Conservation District, we discuss sustainability and urban development further, focusing on conservation design. Dan highlights conservation projects throughout Belvidere, a neighboring town that resides within the...
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Dan Kane, Boone County Conservation District: Part 1
Meeting with Dan Kane, executive director of the Boone County Conservation District, we discuss sustainability and rapid urban sprawl in the Rockford region within the context of conservation. Exploring sustainable development further, we discuss combating urbanization by integrating conservation...
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Chester D. Kolodziej, Sustain Rockford: Part 2
Continuing our discussion with Chet Kolodziej, co-founder of Sustain Rockford, we dive further into sustainability topics, such as solar energy, electric vehicles, and community development and organization. Chet encourages organizations advocating for sustainability within Rockford to…
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Chester D. Kolodziej, Sustain Rockford: Part 1
Meeting with Chet Kolodziej, a co-founder of Sustain Rockford, we discuss sustainability in Rockford from a business and energy perspective. As someone who has plenty of experience in both fields, Chet advocates for solar in the region, specifically via the Illinois Solar for All program, and…
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Shelby Best, R1 Planning Council
Meeting with Shelby Best, the Sustainability & Resiliency Coordinator of Region 1 Planning Council, we further discuss plans to implement sustainability throughout the Rockford region. She highlighted how they are approaching the implementation phase of the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, as…
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Kristen Hayden & Sydney Turner, R1 Planning Council
Meeting with Kristen Hayden and Sydney Turner from Region 1 Planning Council, we discuss plans to implement sustainability within the Rockford region. They highlight some of the region’s current and recent plans, including the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, 2017 Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, Keith...
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Brad Roos, Sustain Rockford: Part 2
Continuing our conversation with Brad Roos, we discuss sustainability in Rockford even further. Inspired by neighboring communities, Brad, Sustain Rockford, and a growing number of others are leading the effort to develop and implement a sustainability plan in the Rockford region. He talks about...
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Brad Roos, Sustain Rockford: Part 1
Brad Roos is well-versed in the field of sustainability. As a founder of Sustain Rockford, a nonprofit sustainability organization, he continues to give back to the city of Rockford by staying involved in the sustainability conversation. Currently, he is promoting the creation of a sustainability...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A research podcast to raise awareness regarding the various environmental issues afflicting Rockford and exploring how inclusive, green infrastructure, in addition to other sustainable and nature-based solutions, can offer viable solutions to these problems. Diving deeper, I am exploring how these environmental issues affect the BIPOC communities within the region to see if there is inequity regarding environmental quality and protection. To do so, this podcast consists of a series of discussions regarding these issues with environmental and municipal leaders throughout the Rockford region.
HOSTED BY
Haley Dahl
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A research podcast to raise awareness regarding the various environmental issues afflicting Rockford and exploring how inclusive, green infrastructure, in addition to other sustainable and nature-based solutions, can offer viable solutions to these problems. Diving deeper, I am exploring how these...
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Green Exploration: Rockford is created and hosted by Haley Dahl.
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