2. Getting to know new LDEQ Secretary Roger Gingles

In Episode 9, Environmental Scientist India Ambeau explains Louisiana’s Nonpoint Source Pollution Program and outreach.  For more information about LDEQ’s Nonpoint Source Pollution Program, visit⁠ https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/nonpoint-source.   If you are interested in having the LDEQ Nonpoint Source Outreach Team visit your event or school, send an email to [email protected]. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

In Episode 8, Environmental Scientist Manager Kevin Borne explains how the LDEQ Emergency Response Section works to protect Louisiana’s environment and public health. For more information about the Emergency Response Section, visit ⁠https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/emergency-response-section. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

In Episode 7, Business Analytics Specialist Tomeka Prioleau explains the Louisiana Envirothon – an environmental problem-solving competition for students in grades 6-12.  For more information about the Louisiana Envirothon, visit ⁠https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/envirothon. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

In Episode 6, Environmental Scientist Manager Marissa Jimenez shares about the Small Business Assistance Program and LDEQ outreach. For more information about LDEQ's Small Business Assistance Program, visit ⁠https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/small-business. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

Environmental Scientist Senior and Disaster Coordinator Daniel Lambert explains LDEQ's role in Louisiana's hurricane response. For more information about LDEQ's natural and catastrophic disaster response, visit ⁠https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/natural-and-catastrophic-disaster-response-information⁠. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

Environmental administrator Jason Meyers discusses LDEQ's Air Planning and Assessment Division. To learn more about LDEQ's Air programs, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/subhome/air. For the current air quality date in your area, visit https://airquality.deq.louisiana.gov. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

Environmental engineer Chuck Berger discusses LDEQ's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and New Vision Programs. To learn more about these programs, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/TMDL or email Chuck Berger at [email protected]. For more information on this podcast, visit https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. 

Secretary Roger Gingles chats about his past and plans as the new head of LDEQ. Visit our webpage at https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. If you have any questions, email the LDEQ Communications Section at [email protected].

Dr. Chuck Carr Brown discusses his 7 year tenure as Secretary of LDEQ. Visit our webpage at https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/podcast. If you have any questions, email the LDEQ Communications Section at [email protected].