In this episode, we sit down with James Odermann, who was appointed to the North Dakota State Water Commission by Governor Doug Burgum in 2021. From the history of the Southwest Pipeline Project to the future of water management in North Dakota, James shares insights shaped by decades of local experience and public service.

Recorded earlier this summer, this extended conversation dives into how water has defined communities in the state's western region and what challenges lie ahead as we balance supply, quality, and growth.