Ripple Effect
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Join Emily E. Lewis, Clyde Snow Water Law Attorney, in discussing contemporary water issues touching on technology, law, finance, and water creativity. Ripple Effect: Putting Water into Context.
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159: Solar Panels Over Canals
April 26, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBJon Parry, Assistant Manager for Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, joins us to discuss the many benefits of their solar panel demonstration project over the Layton Canal. This project is so cool on so many levels and has some serious potential for scalability win-win-wins all over the place. Great discussion about an exciting development in Utah.
158: HDH Desalination Technology
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBChristopher Link, Founder, joins us to discuss his HDH Desalination Technology and his HALO Team’s participation in Elon Musk’s X-Prize Competition. Do not miss this conversation! So many interesting and innovative ideas occurring about how to incentivize useful water tech and desalination processes. I learned a ton and am excited to share Chris’s work with our listeners.
157: Fresh-Water Micro-Invertebrates
April 13, 2024 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBRobert Walsh of Australian Water Life joins us to discuss the importance of micro-invertebrates in our fresh water system. Great discussion that reaches back into our 7th grade taxonomy skills and understanding the real world impacts of overlooking these little creatures. A very informative and needed science peak into water system. Check out images and more at http://www.australianwaterlife.com.au/
156: All the Water Books!
March 29, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBJustin Scott-Coe, General Manager of Monte-Vista Water District, joins us to discuss his new Podcast and collaboration with Maven’s Notebook - the Water Shelf. The Water Shelf is the just the place for that certain co-hort of water lovers and book lovers. Justin talks us through the top 5 of his top 20 water books and we scheme future episodes: Western-Water Lit; Dystopian Future Water Lit; Water Thrillers; all the fun themes. A great discussion with more to be had!
155: Great Salt Lake Trust
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBMarcelle Shoop – Executive Director, and Adam Wickline of the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust join us to talk about the Trust’s mission to protect and preserve water for the Great Salt Lake. We discuss their water transactions program, their wetland improvement program, and the associated distribution improvements and water management benefits these activities are bringing. In their first years the Trust has secured 64,000 AF of water for the Great Salt Lake – a tangible brass ta...
154: 2024 Legislative Recap
March 15, 2024 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJeff Gittins of Smith Hartvigsen joins us to discuss the water bills passed during the 2024 Legislative Session. Jeff does a great job of explaining updates to saved water, new long-term planning efforts, and hot items to be watching out for.
153: UDAF Ag. Water Optimization Program
March 08, 2024 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBAmber Brown, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, and Hannah Freeze, Program Manager, join us to discuss the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Agricultural Water Optimization program. The State of Utah has invested heavily in studying and employing water efficiency practices suited for Utah’s unique conditions. We discuss specific projects, water savings potential, and how the program operates. Very informative!
152: A Colorado Approach to Interstate and Federal Water Issues
March 01, 2024 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBEmily Zmak, Deputy Chief of Interstate Federal and Water Information Section at the Colorado Water Conservation Board, joins us to talk about her agency and the work they do. Great discussion about the people, processes, and information needed to inform top decisions makers and execute State water policies. Very informative and timely!
151: Discover Ag. Podcast
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTara Vander Dussen, Co-Host of the Discover Ag. Podcast, joins us for a lively and informative discussion about agricultural news and information. We dive into the presence and impact of social media, themes and trends, and why the new “food curious” movement is reshaping the agricultural discussion. Super fun discussion! Be sure to check out Tara's Podcast: (www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-1)
150: Colorado River Authority of Utah
February 17, 2024 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAmy Haas, Executive Director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah, talks us through the inception of the entity, how it executes its mission to protect and defend Utah’s portion of the Colorado River, and where the Authority is leading out in tackling hard questions. Plus we get Amy’s perspective as the consummate cat wrangler of complicated cats! Great and informative session!
149: Watershed Improvements for Carbon Credits
February 10, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBAlex Johnson, Chief Strategic Officer for Virridy, walks us through this Company’s unique, and very innovative, platform to merge monitoring water quality improvements with selling carbon credits on the voluntary carbon market. Hint – treating water is energy intensive and reducing the need for treatment results in real verifiable carbon reductions. Absolutely fascinating discussion!
148: Scaling Up! H2O - from Host to Guest!
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this very special episode, Emily joins the podcast not as a host, but as a guest! Join us as our beloved host Emily Lewis takes the spotlight on an entirely separate water podcast - 'Scaling Up! H2O.' Here's your chance to get personal with our host. Learn all about Emily and her work in the water world. Be sure to check out Scaling Up! H2O for more awesome water-related content! (original episode can be found here)
147: Snow Report 2023-2024
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBJordan Clayton, Supervisor for the Utah Snow Survey at NRCS, joins us to discuss the status of Utah’s snow year and our water supply. Good news – after a slow start, the State is overall at 102% of normal. Bad news – we have a long way to go in the water year and we need to keep watching. Super informative and timely discussion.
146: 2024 Legislative Preview!
January 19, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBJeff Gittins joins us to discuss upcoming bills for the 2024 Legislative Sessions. A couple key bills, notes, and lots of follow-up tweaks for the last couple years of policy. As always, a great discussion; and check-out Jeff’s Utah Water Law and Water Rights blog.
145: 2024 Water Preview: Its Going to be Awesome!
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBShaina Shay, Owner and Editor of The Water Report, shares her insights as to what will be big in 2024! PFAS, the Energy Water Nexus, Colorado River, Technology, and Aging Infrastructure all make an appearance. Shaina always brings thoughtful commentary and a unique perspective to the discussion. Great episode to start the year with!
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Pumped Hydro-Electric Storage
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 74: Pumped Hydro-Electric Storage. Matthew Shapiro, of rPlus Energies, talks us through pumped energy storage projects, their role in the renewable energy portfolio, and key considerations for getting a project completed. Great discussion about a timely activity!
Ripple Effect Rewind! - To Market, To Market
November 03, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 06: To Market, To Market. A discussion with Bret Bovee of WestWater Research about the mechanics of water markets and considerations for increasing water market activity. Extremely informative and timely!
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Utilizing the Community
October 27, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 44: Utilizing the Community. A must listen again! Tony Parrott, CEO, and Sharise Horn, Director of Community Benefits and Partnerships from the Louisville & Jefferson County Sewer District give us a GREAT overview of their recruitment, retention, and procurement policies. Their plan is both pragmatic and progressive and one to model to create a utility that...
144: Local and Federal Tax Policy
October 21, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBWe are joined by two special guests: Andrew Morris, Senior Manager of Policy and Programs for the Alliance for Water Efficiency; and Rick Maloy, Director of Communications for Central Utah Water Conservancy District. We discuss water tax policies on a local and Federal level and the need for better water-savings tax incentives.
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Water Education
October 13, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 109: Water Education. 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.
143: Eddy Covariance Tower Update
October 06, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBTwo special guests join us from the Utah Geological Survey: Kathryn Ladig, Project Geologist, and Paul Inkenbrandt, Senior Geologist. We reconnect to hear an update on their Eddy Covariance Towers. We discuss the science behind the technology and how the data from these towers is used.
142: Gutter Bin - Stormwater Filtration
September 09, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBrian Deurloo, President and Founder of Frog Creek Partners, gives us the story of his novel invention: the Gutter Bin stormwater filtration system. We learn the inspiring details of Brian's efforts to better himself and the water world. An elegantly simple and effective solution for tackling pollution at the source.
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Regenerative Agriculture
September 01, 2023 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 68: Regenerative Agriculture. Shelby Smith, Master's Candidate at the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, walks us through her recent research for The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Program about the state of regenerative agriculture and its impact on water conservation. A great discussion identifying the gaps in what we do and don’...
141: The Water Report
August 25, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBShaina Shay, Owner and Editor of The Water Report, gives us a great overview of this invaluable newsletter and her approach to water reporting. We discuss the importance of long format journalism and trends she is seeing across various water sectors.
140: The Water Council
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBMatt Howard joins us for a follow-up discussion on the WAVE program and other exciting programs at the Water Council, including being selected as a Resiliency Innovative Engine.
Ripple Effect Rewind! - ESG Reporting and Water
August 10, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 85: ESG Reporting and Water. Matthew Howard, Vice President of Water Stewardship at The Water Council, talks us through coming ESG reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, the Water Council’s WAVE program, and the importance of third-party verification. A great discussion the water community should be following and paying attention to.
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Non-Functional Turf Grass Be Gone!
August 03, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 72: Non-Functional Turf Grass Be Gone! Assemblyman Howard Watts of the Nevada Assembly talks about Assembly Bill 356 and his work with the Southern Nevada Water Authority to remove non-functional grass. Great discussion about a useful and impactful program!
139: The Brine Flies are Back!
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBCarly Biedul, Coordinator of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster University, gives us an update on the health of the Great Salt Lake. We have a long way to go, but the 2022/2023 winter lifted lake levels and spirits.
138: How to Apply for All the Money
July 22, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTia Cavender of Dig Deep Research walks us through the means in which recent federal legislation distributes a historic amount of money to water users. She gives practical tips on how to find and apply for loans and grants and how to navigate a complex funding world.
Ripple Effect Rewind! - LEEDing the Way
July 14, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 53: LEEDing the Way. Emily E. Lewis has a great discussion about what is, what can be, and what is next! Whitney Ward, Principal at VCBO Architecture, walks us through the LEED Certification process and how our built environment impacts our water footprint. They dive into specific ways society can design buildings that are both functional and make the best ...
Ripple Effect Rewind! - New Mexico Milkmaid
July 07, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 88: New Mexico Milkmaid. Tara Vander Dussen, Co-Owner of Elevate Ag., walks us through the operations and regulatory state for running a commercial dairy. We also discuss the need for effective story telling and communication about the importance of agriculture and building a broader understanding for its role in the water community.
137: Innovative Co-Funding to Enhance Corporate Water Stewardship Impact in the Colorado River Basin
June 30, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBOn this episode we have three special guests – Davíd Pilz and Amy McCoy of AMP Insights, and Cora Snyder of Pacific Institute. Join us as we discuss the Pacific Institute's recent report aptly nicknamed "Joining Forces". We go in depth about their efforts to improve the water world by leading Corporations to fund innovative projects. A great discussion with some of my favorites.
136: PFAS in Drinking Water
June 23, 2023 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBSarah Page, Lead Drinking Water Specialist at the Utah Division of Drinking Water, gives an in-depth break down of PFAS. In this timely and important discussion, we explore what they are, how they've become so prevalent, and how they affect our health. We tackle the difficult questions, addressing how to lower the spread of PFAS and what future EPA regulations could mean for our drinking water. Extremely informative.
135: Update - 2023 Colorado River System Conservation Pilot Project
June 16, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBLily Bosworth, Staff Engineer for the Utah Colorado Authority of Utah, joins us to give an update on the SCPP. Great discussion about recent leasing efforts in the Colorado and brass tacks, like determining per acre-foot values, navigating changing economic conditions, types of conservation projects, and exciting developments to quantify water savings through satellite remote sensing. Looking to the future, the lessons learned through the 2023 SCPP may be able to be applied as a more permane...
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Remote Sensing - Step Into The Future
June 09, 2023 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 103: Remote Sensing - Step Into The Future. 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 to...
134: Sackett v. EPA - What About our Clean Water?
June 01, 2023 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe recent Supreme Court ruling could have massive repercussions. Join us in this timely discussion as Joan Card, Partner at Culp & Kelly, addresses the consequences. Learn how this affects the Clean Water Act and what this means for the Waters Of The United States. Very informative!
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Drinking Water Regulations
May 26, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 78: Drinking Water Regulations. Colt Smith of the Utah Division of Drinking Water provides an extremely useful overview of public water supplier regulations. A very, very informative and engaging discussion!
Ripple Effect Rewind! - Klamath Drainage District
May 19, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the momentous episode 100: Klamath Drainage District. 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!!
133: Solar Garden Agrivoltaics
May 12, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBByron Kominek, Owner and Manager of Jack's Solar Garden, explains how he revitalized his family farm with modern technology. A creative approach that mixes old-world farming and new-world energy production in mutually beneficial symbiosis. A worthwhile listen.
132: Selah-Moxee Irrigation District Water Auction
May 05, 2023 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBDan Haller, Principle Engineer at Aspect Consulting, and Kristina Ribellia, Founder and President of Wester Water Market Exchange, discuss their recent efforts to help Selah-Moxee execute a multi-party water auction. Super practical discussion about the brass tacks of water market transactions. A really informative episode with some of our favorites.
131: Ivory Home's Water Wise Developments
April 28, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBClint Larson, Manager of Major Projects and Custom Homes for Ivory Homes, walks us through his organization's transition to adopting water wise landscaping and planning at the subdivision scale. A great talk about organizational change, growth in Utah, and effective implementation of innovative water practices.
130: PFAS and Artificial Grass
April 21, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBChelsea Benjamin, Water Policy Fellow at Western Resource Advocates, expounds on her team's research of artificial turf. There's far more to consider than just cost and water savings. A fascinating discussion full of facts that may surprise you.
129: AgCor - A Water Data Tool Reshaping Agricultural Finance and Lending
April 14, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBChris Peacock, CEO of AquaOso and AgCor, talks us through the fascinating evolution of their AquaOso water risk platform into a multi-faceted tool informing the broader agricultural lending and climate risk space. Chris and his team are working on a truly innovate platform that is not only helping the agricultural community adapt to current conditions, but become more resilient for the future.
128: Northwestern Band of Shoshone
April 07, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBBradley Parry, Vice Chairman of the Northwest Band of Shoshone, talks us through the Shoshone sovereign nation's approach to water management from both a physical and legal perspective. We learn of the great history and respect Shoshone give to land and water - an approach that would benefit us to emulate!
127: Mining with Nebari Partners
March 31, 2023 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBNora Pincus, Managing Partner of Nebari Partners, joins us to discuss her work at the intersection of mining and capital lending. A fascinating discussion about mining, the clean energy transition, and living boldly.
126: Beaver Dam Analogs
March 24, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBRose Smith, Stream Ecologist and Lead on the Sageland Collaborative’s Riverscape Restoration Program discusses her work with Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs). BDAs are a surprisingly simple solution to landscape change and bringing watersheds back into balance. By slowing the flow in the watershed BDAs can assist with sedimentation issues in reservoirs, fire mitigation, and water quality gains. A fun conversation with a colleague doing interesting and impactful work.
125: Friends of Great Salt Lake
March 17, 2023 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBLynn de Freitas, Executive Director of Friends of Great Salt Lake, gives us her perspective on the mission of the organization and how they are accomplishing their mission in the complicated world of 2023. Relevant information on the eve of the Stegner Center Symposium.
124: 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
March 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBJeff Gittins of Smith Hartvigsen makes a return appearance to do a Wrap-up of the 2023 Legislative Session. A lot happened in a few short weeks – especially at the end of the Session! In particular pay attention to HB491 creating a new Great Salt Lake Commissioner, SB76’s sneaker provision shortening the time to review Temporary Shareholder Change Applications, and SB277’s sea change to water law allowing for Change Applications to recognize saved water. Whew!
123: Back to Basics
March 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBFraser McLoed Chief Products Officer for Civic Ledger walks us through his company’s return to basics by reformatting their block-chain technology to assist with water accounting. As always, Fraser provides a lively perspective on water use and management from a variety of perspectives and professions. A great discussion about the need for a solid grasp on water fundamentals in order to move towards more innovative market mechanisms for water management.
122: Water Use Messaging and Communication
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBMegan Jenkins of Yoppify, LLC, discusses Yoppify’s unique niche of providing water utilities a malleable platform to create targeted messaging campaigns about water use. This extremely useful tool allows utilities of all sizes to message directly to sub-sets of water users to best distribute information about needed water reductions, conservation programs, rebates or other helpful information. Very good discussion about the power of messaging and the needs of different communities.