Chris Cherniak
This Green Earth Co-hostChris is the co-host of “This Green Earth”, a weekly radio show covering environmental news and issues. Broadcast on KPCW, the NPR affiliate for Park City. He also sits on the boards of Recycle Utah and Summit Community Power Works.
He has a total of 35 years experience as an environmental engineer and consultant, including 23 years as a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Florida, Pennsylvania and Oregon. Current registration is within the State of Florida.
Prior to forming own business, served as Vice President for Eco Advisors, LLC, an environmental consulting firm located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Responsible for all design-related documents, drawings and field operations. In addition, managed professional staff including work loads, professional development and performance reviews.
Environmental engineering and consulting experience during the past 35 years includes:
Preparation and Engineer of Record for approximately 600 SPCC Plans for both public and private clients. Design engineer for approximately 245 oil spill control systems at electrical substations located throughout Florida.
Engineer of Record for design, pilot testing, construction and operation of soil and groundwater remediation systems at various privately-owned gas stations throughout southeast Florida.
Field engineer responsible for managing the removal of 140,000 tons of jet fuel-contaminated soil and six (6) 595,000 gallon above-ground fuel tanks at a naval air station in northern Florida.
Assisting the U.S. EPA with technical and regulatory oversight of assessments at Superfund Sites in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and California.
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Erin Ferguson, president of Save People, Save Wildlife, and Board Treasurer Tom Farkas detail their advocacy and educational efforts surrounding wildlife versus vehicle collisions that occur along Summit County roads and highways. -
Environmental scientist, Lumbee tribe member and author Ryan Emmanuel talks about the fight for indigenous environmental justice, and the Nature Conservancy and National Geographic talk about their organizations' efforts to engage the next generation of environmentally conscious youth. -
Nature Conservancy Director of Youth Engagement Kate Ireland and Lina Gomez, vice president of strategic innovation and youth initiatives for National Geographic, talk about their organizations' efforts to engage the next generation of environmentally conscious youth. -
Environmental scientist, Lumbee tribe member and author Ryan Emmanuel talks about his book "On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice." -
Emily Quinton and Nancy Porter from the Summit County Department of Health talk about the county’s Community Health Assessment and their ongoing program that looks at climate change and public health. Then, Abrahm Lustgarten discusses his book "On the Move," an account of what a massive population shift might look like in an overheating world.
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Emily Quinton and Nancy Porter from the Summit County Department of Health talk about the county’s Community Health Assessment and their ongoing program that looks at climate change and public health. -
Author David Lipsky describes the dramatic narrative of the long and divisive march of climate science in his book "The Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial," then David Kinka, senior wildlife restoration manager at American Prairie, discusses his work restoring and monitoring wildlife on the Montana reserve.
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New York Times bestselling author, David Lipsky describes the dramatic narrative of the long and divisive march of climate science in his book "The Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial." -
David Kinka, senior wildlife restoration manager at American Prairie, discusses his work restoring and monitoring wildlife on the Montana reserve. Kinka also acts as a liaison to scientists conducting research at American Prairie. -
Rebecca Watters, executive director of the Wolverine Foundation, talks about the reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado. Then Andrea Nelson, Utah’s community engagement manager for The Nature Conservancy, discusses their "Wings and Water" program that provides a unique, comprehensive educational experience around Utah’s Great Salt Lake wetlands.
