Episodes

Growing up with a strong fear of water doesn’t typically lead someone to a career in coastal issues. However, after grappling with this fear during childhood in India, Vidya Balasubramanyam found the courage to pursue a career in coastal resilience and environmental advocacy in the U.S.

Sustainability is now a pivotal concern in the realm of corporate responsibility, pushing companies to integrate environmentally beneficial practices into their core strategies. This shift is particularly evident in the growing focus on water stewardship and the adoption of ESG criteria

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) has consistently defied conventions in the use of social media by a water utility. Their approach combines humor and human connection to foster relationships within the community.

It only rains about 11 inches per year in Tucson, Arizona and decades of historic mismanagement compounded the water scarcity problems, resulting in dwindling groundwater supplies and a mostly dry Santa Cruz River. In response, this city in the Sonoran Desert became a leader in saving, reusing, and…

As a variety of forces continue to change the water landscape in the American West, adaptation is the focus. This episode features conversations with several prominent water leaders from the One Water Summit in Tucson.

A new collaborative series between waterloop and the Water Hub will provide a platform for diverse experts from the Color of Water directory, who are improving understanding and management of water in their communities.

Blue Plains, located in Washington, D.C., holds the title of the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant. Join Miguel Miranda, a process engineer at DC Water, for an informative and technical tour of the facility.

Innovative apps and community engagement are being used to gather crucial data during king tides. This information enhances understanding and preparedness for future challenges associated with sea level rise and flooding in coastal communities.

There's an urgent need for assistance with water and sanitation in the U.S. and volunteers are helping through Engineers Without Borders USA. The volunteer engineers engage with communities, conduct needs assessments, and produce reports to secure financial resources.

In a groundbreaking episode, water management in the digital era is explored through a unique engagement with artificial intelligence. ChatGPT was used to create Dr. Aqua, an AI persona embodying a water management expert. Dr. Aqua's responses were then given voice and visual life through AI tools.

Water management is critical and challenging for Navajo Nation, which spreads across 27,000 square miles of the arid Southwest. Crystal Tulley-Cordova, Principal Hydrologist for the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources, shares her experiences and observations,

waterloop founder Travis Loop shares pivotal soundbites on PFAS from environmental scientists, utility managers, public health researchers, community advocates, and regulators. He also shares his professional perspective and personal commentary on PFAS pollution.

There is tremendous potential in onsite reuse, where a building’s greywater, wastewater, or stormwater is treated and used again at the same location. To raise awareness of this technology, a beer was brewed using water recycled by an onsite system at a San Francisco apartment building.

Thousands of water systems are so small they lack the staff expertise and capacity needed to identify, apply for, and manage funds. That’s why there is a massive push to expand and deploy technical assistance, including the launch of more environmental finance centers.

Resilience is a shared characteristic of rural communities, often dealing with adversity through their close-knit and resourceful nature. New strategies and technical assistance can further build up their resilience.

A sommelier is commonly associated with wine expertise, but there exists a category of professionals specializing in the assessment of water's taste, texture, and quality. These experts offer valuable insights into attributes like mineral composition, source, and purity

Time spent exploring outdoors can provide the best perspective on the state of our water world. This episode delves into the remarkable lessons offered by the mountains and rivers of Colorado, insights shared by Chris Wolff on his Adventure Hydrology Instagram page.

It’s the year 2099 and civilization has finally achieved global water sustainability. In this positive era, water is a human right, properly valued, efficiently and productively used, extensively reused, and part of thriving ecosystems.

The NFL has long had an environment program to mitigate the impact of its major events and leave a green legacy in host cities. But over the last few years, water stewardship has become a more prominent part of the portfolio.

There is a movement to make these water facilities net zero, meaning they produce as much energy as they consume. Oregon is home to one of the original net zero facilities in the U.S.

A group of experts from government, banking, and advocacy gathered at the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C. to discuss funding options and opportunities and how to advance the work.

Fresh perspectives and innovative ideas play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of the 21st century, such as climate change, water equity, and environmental justice. This is why it's crucial to identify, recognize, and nurture emerging leaders.

There are one million people in California without safe drinking water and many of them live in the San Joaquin Valley, a region dominated by agriculture. But there are organizations fighting for fairness in water access.

Sports have tremendous influence and impact on many facets of society, including the environment. The potential to turn the sports industry into a driver of sustainability led to the formation of the Green Sports Alliance in 2010.