Show Notes
During Earth Month, discover how the Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability works to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, water quality and pollution prevention.
We discuss stream restoration, watershed management, solar energy projects, and reforestation programs with several members of the department.
More from The County
Baltimore County Public Library Communications Supervisor Emily Williamson talks to Caroline Szymanik, a teacher who visited all 19 branches this summer and documented the adventure on social media under the handle @whineyliney. Special Guest: Emily Williamson.
Cal Bowman, Director of Baltimore County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management discusses how the office prepares for and anticipates incidents. Whether severe storms or a cyber-attack, OEM is ready to connect departments and lead the county through a multitude of incidents and events. Special Guest: Cal Bowman.
BC Builds, launched in the Fall of 2025, is an initiative designed to modernize the development, permitting, and regulatory processes in Baltimore County. As the department of Permits, Applications, and Inspections moves through this process, we discuss the permitting application process with a couple departments that are involved, namely the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability.
BC Builds, launched in the Fall of 2025, is an initiative designed to modernize the development, permitting, and regulatory processes in Baltimore County. As the department of Permits, Applications, and Inspections moves through this process, Director Pete Gutwald sits down with us to discuss what residents and developers should know before starting the permitting process, how the BC Builds initiative will help improve permitting, and gives a general overview of how a permit moves through the application process.
This month, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier signed three new bills into law concerning the welfare of animals and pets. We discuss how these new laws will impact the animals, pets, and residents of Baltimore County. We also speak with Baltimore County Animal Services Bureau Director, Dr. Rene Varela, on how it affects their operations.