Fairfax County's EnviroPod

Join us for a conversation with Rachel Habig-Meyers, an Urban Forester with the Urban and Community Forestry Division, about the Spotted Lantern Fly, its impact on Fairfax County, and how residents can help.

Catie Torgersen of the Solid Waste Management Division discusses two new Fairfax County recycling initiatives

Eric Forbes, Deputy Director of DPWES and John Morrill, Director of the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination discuss the massive solar array coming to the I-95 Landfill Complex

Blair Evancho, Grassland Habitat Intern with the Solid Waste Management Program discusses the biodiverse grassland bird species that have made the I-95 Landfill home and the conservation efforts in place to ensure that they survive and thrive.

Join host Bob DeMarco for an informative discussion with Urban Conservation Specialist Heather Colter and Soil Scientist Dan Schwartz about the county’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP).

Join host Bob DeMarco for an in-depth discussion with Lisa Good of the Wastewater Management Division about the Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant and it’s upcoming Open House on December 7, 2024.

In this episode, host Bob DeMarco talks with Matt Adams, division director of the county's Solid Waste Management Program, about the Zero Waste survey. They discuss the county’s ambitious goal to achieve zero waste by 2040, the challenges faced, and how residents can contribute to this initiative. Learn about the proposed strategies, the importance of community involvement, and how the survey will shape future policies.

Host Bob DeMarco welcomes Supervisor Dan Storck from the Mount Vernon District to discuss the annual Mount Vernon District Environment Expo. They dive into the origins and impacts of this pivotal event, examining how it promotes environmental stewardship within the community. The episode sheds light on Mount Vernon's most pressing environmental issues and explores how economic growth is balanced with ecological conservation. Supervisor Storck shares his insights on his favorite pro-environmental board actions, as well as upcoming opportunities and challenges for Fairfax County's environmental initiatives. He also emphasizes the importance of community involvement in these efforts and provides a look ahead at how the Environment Expo will continue to evolve and expand in the coming years. Find more information on the environmental expo at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/environment-expo

This edition of the EnviroPod podcast(episode 42) Discussing the Compost Outpost Pilot Program with Matt Adams and Keith Ferrell of Solid Waste Management, DPWES. The department’s four business areas -– Solid Waste Management, Capital Facilities, Wastewater Management, and Stormwater Management –- work together to create and preserve sustainable communities. Learn more about DPWES at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks.

This edition of the EnviroPod podcast(episode 40) features Joan Allen, Forest Pest Branch Chief, discussing the growing threat of the Spotted Lanternfly in Fairfax County. If you have an idea for a topic to be discussed on EnviroPod, email SWPDMail@FairfaxCounty.gov The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services builds and maintains safe, reliable infrastructure that improves public health and provides a high quality of life for residents. The department’s four business areas -– Solid Waste Management, Capital Facilities, Wastewater Management, and Stormwater Management –- work together to create and preserve sustainable communities. Learn more about DPWES at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks.

This edition of the EnviroPod podcast(episode 38) features Saurabh Raje and Catie Torgersen discussing flooding in Fairfax County and Flood Awareness Week, EnviroPod features subject matter experts from the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services talking about important environmental topics focused on what residents can do and what the county is doing to fulfill its environmental vision. If you have an idea for a topic to be discussed on EnviroPod, email SWPDMail@FairfaxCounty.gov The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services builds and maintains safe, reliable infrastructure that improves public health and provides a high quality of life for residents. The department’s four business areas -– Solid Waste Management, Capital Facilities, Wastewater Management, and Stormwater Management –- work together to create and preserve sustainable communities. Learn more about DPWES at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks.

In this special holiday edition of EnviroPod, Solid Waste Management Program Outreach and Engagement team member, Christine McCoy and EnviroPod host, Robert DeMarco, discuss holiday waste prevention strategies including purchasing a live tree that can be planted after the holiday; baking cookies or gifting experiences rather than buying gifts; eliminating tinsel and glitter; and recycling shipping packaging such as cardboard and plastic film.