Water Talk

A conversation with UC Davis doctoral researchers Linda Estelí Méndez Barrientos and Jess Rudnick about water governance, institutional reforms, equity, justice, and participation in California. Note: The CA Water Code referenced in this episode is § 10721, (j). Recorded July 7, 2020.  Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-12

A conversation with Stanford doctoral researcher Katerina Gonzales and UCLA climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain about atmospheric rivers, climate extremes and futures, and climate science communication. Recorded June 30, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-11

A conversation with Dr. Doug Parker about climate-smart agriculture, nitrogen & water management, the paradox of irrigation efficiency, and the current/future role of CA extension in water policy and management. Recorded June 23, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-10

A conversation with Dr. Ruth Dahlquist-Willard about crops, irrigation, drought, groundwater management, and water policy on diverse small farms in the CA Central Valley. Recorded June 16, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-09

A conversation with California State University-Chico Professor Don Hankins about his work integrating ecohydrology with Indigenous water and fire management practices and policy. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-08

A conversation with California State University-Channel Islands Professor Emily Fairfax about her work studying the lives of beavers and their impacts on droughts, fires, and water quality as well as some strategies for beaver management. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-07

A conversation with University of California Davis School of Law Professor Karrigan Börk about the CA Water Rights, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, drinking water, and federal vs. CA controls over water. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-06

A conversation with University of California Cooperative Extension Sustainable Food Systems advisors for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties,  Drs. Rachel Surls and Rose Hayden-Smith about the victory garden movement, urban farming, community gardens, the Master Gardener program, and drought strategies for those interested in growing food. Recorded May 12, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: http...

A conversation with 4H Youth Development Advisors Marianne Bird and Claudia Diaz Carrasco about different youth development programs that focus on water education and public engagement with science in California's cities. Recorded May 5, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-04

A conversation with Dr. Erin DiCaprio about basic virology, virus transmission in food and water systems, COVID-19 + food safety, and canning/preservation at home. Recorded April 28, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-03

A conversation with Dr. Leslie Roche and Dan Macon about livestock, water use, drought, and ranching communities in California. Recorded April 21, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-02

Welcome to Water Talk, a new University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources podcast about all things California Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval! Listen to our pilot episode to learn more about us! Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-01