Ripple Effect
182 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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32: Knitting it Together
December 31, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBTed Knowlton, Deputy Director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council, walks us through the complex and critical work of the WFRC. He highlights the need for integrated planning as necessary for building our best communities. Water, transportation, and community character all play a role in designing the Utah of the future.
31: Call to Action
December 17, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBEnergetic discussion with Mae Stevens, Executive Vice President and Chair of Signal Water Group. Mae walks us through the contemporary history of federal funding for water projects (spoiler steep decline), water funding trends, and what to look out for under a new Biden Administration. Importantly, she reminds us the need for citizens to call their representatives and request federal support of water projects.
30: WCWEP for the Win-Win-Win-Win
December 11, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGREAT discussion with Devin McKrola from Central Utah Water Conservancy District breaking down the Wasatch County Water Efficiency Project. This truly is an amazing project with so many benefits to the citizens of Utah. Plus we get to water dork out about the Morse Decree!
29: Placemaking
December 03, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBDave Skuodas from the Mile High Flood District discusses the unique way his agency tackles urban stream challenges and mitigates flooding impacts. As a “placemaker” the District’s multi-disciplinary approach protects people and property while turning urban stream environments into inviting spaces to gather and engage with nature and the community. Really cool projects and a good discussion.
28: Betting on a Sure Thing?
November 25, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBBrian Jackson of the Environmental Defense Fund walks us through Colorado’s Constitutional Amendment DD and how taxing sports betting has become a new revenue source for water projects. Who knew the pandemic would make table tennis the highest grossing sport for betting – weird and strange times.
27: Change for the Better
November 05, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBFantastic and timely discussion with Dr. Danya Rumore, Director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Environmental Dispute Resolution Program. Dr. Rumore discusses the need for collaborative efforts to resolve complicated problems and how to move toward a shared vision for the future.
26: Easing the Way Ahead
October 29, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBCrystal Simons of the American Conservation Experience discusses the importance and function of conservation easements as a means of private land conservation and potential applications to the water field.
25: Navigating Our Way
October 22, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBFred Donaldson of the Utah Attorney General’s Office walks us through the State of Utah’s claim to and contemporary management of submerged sovereign lands.
24: Vote Yes on Amendment D
October 14, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSteve Clyde and Emily Lewis break down 2020 Constitutional Amendment D – Municipal Water Rights. Learn what the proposed amendment does and why it gives much needed flexibility to our municipal suppliers.
23: Adjudicating the Big Picture
October 08, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGreat discussion with Sarah Shechter Assistant Utah Attorney General unpacking the significance and substance of Utah’s Water Rights General Adjudication process.
22: Hot Springs to the Rescue!
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBA 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 the cultural importance of water.
21: River City
September 25, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSoren Simonsen, Executive Director of the Jordan River Commission, discusses the importance of vibrant urban water ways and the Commission’s efforts to revitalize the Jordan River corridor.
20: Risky Business
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBChris Peacock Founder and CEO of AquaOso Technology breaks down his water risk platform and how it is paving the way for better decision making and collaboration. A MUST listen.
19: A Quality Conversation
September 11, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBErica Gaddis breaks down her role as the Director of the Utah Division of Water Quality and the Division's top priorities for the future. Low impact development, nutrient plans, and wastewater treatment upgrades all play a critical role in protecting the State's waters.
18: Water Banking
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA discussion with Emily Lewis, Utah Water Banking Project Manager, about the Utah Water Banking Project and state wide water marketing report. This educational discussion is intended to inform water users about the status of the project and initial considerations for thinking about potentially developing a water bank in your area.
17: Fire on the Mountain
August 21, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBLaura Ault, Utah Shared Stewardship Coordinator, walks us through current efforts to transform how Utah manages its forest health in key watersheds. This new model moves us toward the goal of integrated inter-agency management and could serve as blueprint for how to manage other connected areas of the water sector.
16: Reclaiming the Discussion
August 14, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBA talk with Mike Luers of the Snyderville Basin Reclamation District regarding water reclamation and reuse. Interesting tidbits about fish on Prozac and re-framing the narrative on waste water.
15: Block By Block
August 06, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBA lively discussion with Eric Vogeler about block chain technologies and how they might apply in water concert and assist the future of water management.
14: Power for the People
July 31, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBFantastic discussion with Sorenson Engineering on the benefits, considerations, and potential for small hydroelectric facilities in canal and distribution systems.
13: Everybody Wins
July 23, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBA discussion with Paul Burnett of Trout Unlimited unpacking the structure and multifaceted benefits of an instream flow project.
12: Moving Up!
July 16, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBElesif McDonald breaks down vertical farming in an exciting discussion about agriculture of the future.
11: The Future of Water Distribution
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBA discussion with Jay Humphrey of Emery Water Conservancy District and Amy Green from the Rural Water Technology Alliance unpacking what it takes to measure and monitor a large scale distribution system. This is the future - a must listen.
10: Can ASR Save The Day?
July 02, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBA discussion with Jeff Davis regarding aquifer storage and recovery projects. Can they help Utah meet its complex growth and demand patterns?
09: Calculating the Climate
June 25, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBA compliment to Episode 8, an in-depth discussion with Seth Arens of the Western Water Assessment breaking down climate models and executing stakeholder climate/drought planning. Get your science hat on and let’s get to work!
08: Including Climate Change
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBBrian McInerney, recently retired Hydrologist for the National Weather Service, breaks down climate projections for Utah, his work with the Utah Climate Project, and the importance of including objective climate science in water management and planning.
07: Financing the Future
June 11, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBEmily Lewis sits down with John Crandall - Managing Director of Stifel's Public Finance Team and return guest Laura Briefer - Director of SLC Department of Public Utilities. A timely and informative episode on the impacts of COVID-19 disruptions for municipal water rates and water infrastructure funding.
06: To Market, To Market
June 05, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBA discussion with Bret Bovee of WestWater Research about the mechanics of water markets and considerations for increasing water market activity. Extremely informative and timely!
05: Bang for Your Buck
May 27, 2020 21:17 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBUtah Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force – A discussion with Rep. Tim Hawkes and Jeff DenBleyker of Jacobs Engineering on the formation, purpose, and practices of the Task Force. Highlights include why focusing on agricultural water efficiencies is critical to solving Utah’s water growing water demand and how to make those practices benefit local producers.
04: WOTUS - Primer and Practicality
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBA discussion with Joan Card at Culp & Kelly regarding the history and significance of the final Waters of the United States Rule.
03: Getting on the Cannabis Train
March 11, 2020 19:41 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHannah Follender and Jon Clyde join the discussion to talk about Utah’s new and growing cannabis industry and the nexus with federal water projects.
02: Salt Lake City Out in Front
March 11, 2020 19:34 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBSalt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer discusses the scale and scope of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. We also discuss the core principles informing her leadership of the Department and priorities for 21st century municipal supplier.
01: Massive Canals and Lots of Mint
March 11, 2020 17:21 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe heart of the Bear River Canal Company system has been in operation since the late 1880s. BRCC representatives Curtis Marble and Trevor Nielson discuss Company history, coming challenges, and opportunities for the future.