Ripple Effect: A Podcast Putting Water In Context

Send us Fan Mail Lily Bosworth of the Colorado River Authority of Utah explains the new 2023 System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP). SCPP was originally instituted between 2015-2018 to gauge interest in leasing water to aid declining Colorado River flows. As part of the Upper Colorado River Commission’s 5 Point plan, SCPP has been reinstituted for 2023 to assist with acute drought conditions. Su...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Johnson, Chief Legal Counsel for SITLA, talks about the agency’s mission to hold in trust and manage certain State lands for the benefit of public education. SITLA is a major landowner and presence at the center of natural resource management and trends.

Send us Fan Mail Caleb Buahin and Bill Knight of Xylem’s Decision Intelligence Solutions team join us to talk about their work creating digital solutions for water clients. We talk a lot about data aggregation, digital twin technologies, and the increasing ease of using such tools. A really interesting and timely discussion.

Send us Fan Mail Rick Maloy, Water Conservation Manager for Central Utah Water Conservancy District, provides a fascinating deep dive into how States calculate their per capita water use. Spoiler – it is complicated. Rick talks about the three different methodologies, Total Demand, Water Use Reporting, and Consumptive Use Calculations, as well as the various other conditions that make it difficult...

Send us Fan Mail Psychologist Ariana Moran talks through her practice of working with clients experiencing climate distress. We end with a much bigger discussion about what it means to be living in a society experiencing a changing and challenging world.

Send us Fan Mail Roger Hansen, retired Bureau of Reclamation Chief Planning Officer and overseer of Canal Operations, talks through the process and considerations for scaling telemetry systems built for large conservancy districts to smaller systems. A helpful primer in a timely matter. 

Send us Fan Mail This week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 52: Cloud Seeding with Charles;  Charles Holmgren of Holmgren Farms Inc. (and many other hats) talks about his experience in participating in the State of Utah’s cloud seeding program. A good discussion about the real world...

Send us Fan Mail Harry Seely and Brett Bovee of West Water Research join us to discuss how West Water approaches water rights valuations.  We also dip into the topic of market for Ag optimization water

Send us Fan Mail This week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 22: Hot Springs to the Rescue!;  A soothing balm for our turbulent time. Great discussion with Paige Byron Curry on the history, importance, and redevelopment of Astoria Hot Springs - a very special place and reminder of th...

Send us Fan Mail Monica Hoyt, Shannon Babb, and Nikki Wyman discuss Central Utah Water Conservancy District and Sandy City's numerous water education programs. A fascinating look at the importance of building water knowledge, our state education system, and effective ways to reach the public. Fun and educational.

Send us Fan Mail Bonnie Baxter, professor of Biology and director of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College, provides a sobering account of the state of the Great Salt Lake. Mandatory listening for understanding the scale and scope of the problem and our very close proximity to ecological collapse. A dire situation but a hopeful call to action. 

Send us Fan Mail Mae Stevens, Chair of Banner’s Water Infrastructure Group gives a great breakdown of the ample water funding available under the recently passed Federal Inflation Reduction Act. As always, Mae is a wealth of knowledge and pleasure to talk with

Send us Fan Mail Professor Jason Robison joins us to discuss the latest activities for the Colorado River, including the BOR's recent Tier(2) Shortage Declaration, status of interstate negotiations, and so much more. A must listen

Send us Fan Mail Mayor of Ivins City, Utah, and Washington County Water Conservancy Board Member, Chris Hart joins us to discuss what it is like to facilitate growth in a water tight area. Great discussion about where our water comes from, the role of Cities and Conservancy Districts in providing water, and what the future of Southern Utah might look like.

Send us Fan Mail Barry Gluck walks us through his company’s leak detection technology and its impacts for saving water and informing customers about their water use. Very applicable technology!

Send us Fan Mail This week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 12: Moving up! ;  Elesif McDonald breaks down vertical farming in an exciting discussion about agriculture of the future.

Send us Fan Mail Derrek Houtz, CEO and Co-Founder of TerraRad gives a great overview of the history and applications of remote sensing technologies. He also discusses his company's unique microwave sensing abilities to isolate groundwater moisture and review the efficiency of various irrigation technologies. An extremely useful tool for the future.

Send us Fan Mail Jason Lee, Director at Quantified Ventures, discusses the organization's work on water related environmental impact binge structured investments and other innovative financing tools for water projects

Send us Fan Mail Val Fishman, Chief Development Officer of Common Good Water talks us through their innovative implementation of sub-surface drip irrigation systems. By combining infrastructure, ongoing service connections, and corporate sustainability credits Common Good is creating long term water savings for California Central Valley alfalfa farmers and beyond.

Send us Fan Mail Reagan Desmond walks us through the complicated and complex world of the Klamath Basin. From Endangered Species actions, to water quality issues, to drought, the Klamath is a microcosm of the larger water world. Fantastic discussion!!

Send us Fan Mail Wes Sorensen CEO of Novva Data Centers talks us through data centers as utilities, the traditionally large water footprint for such centers, and Novva's unique approach to waterless data centers. A fascinating discussion!

Send us Fan Mail Heather Solee shares her experiences of over 20 years river guiding on the Colorado River. A unique perspective from the ground!

Send us Fan Mail Bill Butcher of Marsing Livestock talks us through his experience farming in Price, Utah, in 2022 and what actions would best help him navigate a changing future. Great discussion with one of my favorite people.

Send us Fan Mail Jake Serago, water resources engineer with the Division of Water Resources, shares with us his passion and knowledge of the Joint Bear River Planning Model. We get a unique glimpse at the possibilities that arise when technology and legal structures combine and how they can help inform water appropriation decisions for a better future

Send us Fan Mail We check back in with Kristan VandenHeuval of The Water Tower in Buford, Georgia, about their innovative campus approach to building the local “water ecosystem.” Through a mix of research, community engagement, and technology investment the Water Tower attracts, trains, and connects local water professionals.