Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

Water Talk

Science EN ↓ 82 episodes

Water Talk is a national podcast about all things Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco (University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension), Faith Kearns (Arizona State University), and Sam Sandoval (University of California, Davis; University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources)

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Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

Episodes

Ep 7: Beaver hydrology and management 29.05.2020 29:28

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

Ep 6: California Water Law 101 23.05.2020 30:27

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

Ep 5: California Gardening: Past, Present, and Future 16.05.2020 28:56

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...

Ep 4: Youth and Water in California Cities 09.05.2020 27:47

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

Ep 3: The Food-Water-Virus Nexus 30.04.2020 25:33

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

Ep 2: Ranching and Water in California 24.04.2020 22:44

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

Ep 1: Water Talk Pilot 21.04.2020 13:56

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