Green Dragon

Author and Environmentalist Ned Tillman

Bob and local author and environmentalist, Ned Tillman, talk about his books, the development of Columbia, and the impacts of Climate Change. You can check out Ned's website at www.savetheplaces.com.

County Highways and Storm Responses

Bob chats with Bureau of Highways Chief, Kris Jagarapu. They discuss Howard County roads and the logistics of preparing for winter storms. 

Climate Change in Howard County

Bob talks with Kim Pezza, chair of the HoCo Sustainability Board and CA’s Climate Committee, to discuss the local impact of climate change. They also discuss Howard County Climate Forward, the county's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Check it out at ClimateForward.howardcountymd.gov.

Talking About Watersheds

Bob is joined by the coordinator at Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, Terry Matthews, and they talk about his career evolution, the mission of the Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, changes we can make at home and in our community to better care for our water, and more.   

Learning About Howard EcoWorks

Join our Green Dragon, Bob Marietta, and his guest, the Founder & Executive Director of Howard EcoWorks, Lori Lilly, as they chat about Lori's beginnings and passion for the environment, the role of EcoWorks in the Ellicott City flood mitigation projects, and other ongoing initiatives around our county. #howardcc #greendragon #floodmitigation 

Talking About Air Quality

Join Bob Marietta and Professor Russell Dickerson from University of Maryland College Park, as they look at the differences between weather and climate, the quality of our air today and the contributing factors for it, pollutants, Canadian fires, what you can do to help, and much more.

Talking About Conservation Landscape

Learn all about conservation landscape, what it is, what it is not, and what Columbia Association is doing in our own backyard to eliminate invasive species and support native plant growth. 

Keeping Safe Skies in Maryland and Beyond

One billion birds die every year in window collision creating issues for our environment and our finances too. Join Bob Marietta and his guest, environmental consultant and co-founder of Safe Skies Maryland, Mark Southerland, to learn why it is important to make efforts to stop bird collisions, how businesses and households can participate, what to do if you find an injured bird, what our county and state are doing to mitigate this issue, and much more.

All About Composting

Approximately 50% of our waste is compostable bringing great benefits to our planet, our community, and our finances. Tune in and find out how you can start composting at home with Bob Marietta and his guest, the Director of Commercial Sales & Accounts at Compost Crew, Rita Bernert.