A discussion with Paul Burnett of Trout Unlimited unpacking the structure and multifaceted benefits of an instream flow project.
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Ripple Effect 12: Moving Up!
Elesif McDonald breaks down vertical farming in an exciting discussion about agriculture of the future.
Ripple Effect 11: The Future of Water Distribution
A 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.
Ripple Effect 10: Can ASR Save The Day?
A discussion with Jeff Davis regarding aquifer storage and recovery projects. Can they help Utah meet its complex growth and demand patterns?
Ripple Effect 09: Calculating the Climate
A 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!
Ripple Effect 08: Including Climate Change
Brian 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.
U.S. Supreme Court Extends Title VII Protections to Gay and Transgender Employees
On June 15, 2020, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay and transgender employees from being terminated based solely on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. There has long been a circuit split on this issue with some circuits, including the…
Ripple Effect 07: Financing the Future
Emily 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.
Ripple Effect 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 05: Bang for Your Buck
Utah 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.