Colorado Water Conservation Board

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Join Colorado Water Conservation Board staff and guests as they discuss water issues in Colorado.

The CWCB's mission is to conserve, develop, protect and manage Colorado's water supply for present and future generations.

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Colorado Water Conservation Board episodes:

05.10.2024
Water Talk Episode 24: Wildfire Ready Watersheds Reloaded
Ben, Katie, and Erik catch up with Steve Reeves about all things Wildfire Ready Watersheds. We explore the reason behind the program, how it's going so far, and why Steve refuses to bring his golden retrievers into the office. Links from...
04.09.2024
Water Talk Episode 23: Airplanes! and Snow...Surely You Can't Be Serious
We are serious, and don't call us Shirley. Join Ben, Katie, and Erik as they talk to Denver Water's Taylor Winchell about measuring snow from airplanes. Links from the show: coloradosnow.org [email protected] cwcb.colorado.gov
03.08.2024
Water Talk Episode 22: Smells Like CWCB Spirit
We are back for the 2024 season! Join Ben, Katie, and Erik for an overview of what CWCB has been up to, and a sneak peak of the episodes to come. Links from the show: cwcb.colorado.gov wildfirereadywatersheds.com https://crdroughttaskforce.com/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uzFXYr4Vi0d5r1fDVLo6T?si=4afd1d2a6c1a440f
10.13.2023
Water Talk Episode 21: All About Lauren Ris
CWCB's new Director Lauren Ris joins the podcast to talk about her path to CWCB and plans for the Agency moving forward. Links from the Show: cwcb.colorado.gov https://twitter.com/CWCB_DNR
08.21.2023
Water Talk Episode 20: Turf Replacement
CWCB's Kat Weismiller and Jenna Battson join Colorado Water Talk to shed some light on the Turf Replacement Program and Transformative Landscape Change. Links from the Show: https://engagecwcb.org/ https://resourcecentral.org/ https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/
06.26.2023
Water Talk Episode 19: Arkansas Valley Conduit
Colorado Water Talk sits down with CWCB's Finance Section Chief, Kirk Russell, to talk about the Arkansas Valley Conduit. This Project will bring water to more than 50,000 people in south eastern Colorado once complete. Links from the Show: https://secwcd.org/content/arkansas-valley-conduit John F. Kennedy's...
04.28.2023
Water Talk Episode 18: Instream Flow Turns 50!
Colorado Water Talk is back in the saddle with a dive into 50 years of Instream Flows. Join us as we talk to CWCB Staff Marielle Sidelle and Pete Conovitz about how the history of the program, and plans for...
12.23.2022
Across the Board 2: Celene Hawkins
Join us for Part 2 of a Colorado Water Talk Special: Across the Board. Throughout this series, learn about members of the Colorado Water Conservation Board - specifically the nine Governor-appointed members who represent each major river basin across the...
10.14.2022
Water Talk Episode 17: Are Your Watersheds Wildfire Ready?
On Episode 17 of Colorado Water Talk, CWCB's Chris Sturm talks about the Wildfire Ready Watersheds Program, including what it is, how stakeholders can get involved, and what to expect leading up to the program's release later this year. Links from...
09.09.2022
Across The Board Part 1: Robert Sakata and Jaclyn Brown
Join us on Part 1 of a Colorado Water Talk Special: Across the Board. Throughout this series, learn about members of the Colorado Water Conservation Board - specifically the nine Governor-appointed members who represent each major river basin across the...
08.05.2022
Water Talk Episode 16: Colorado's Water Plan 2023
On Episode 16 of Colorado Water Talk, CWCB's Russ Sands talks about the new and improved Colorado Water Plan, including how Coloradans can get involved, and what to expect leading up to the Plan's final release in 2023. Links from the show: https://cwcb.colorado.gov/colorado-water-plan https://engagecwcb.org/ https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/colorado-water-plan-grants Twitter:...
06.02.2022
Water Talk Episode 15: A Colorado River Update
On episode 15 of Colorado Water Talk, CWCB Section Chief Amy Ostdiek provides an update on the situation in the Colorado River Basin. Amy and our podcast co-hosts discuss the status of the Demand Management Investigation, why water releases are occuring,...
03.11.2022
Water Talk Episode 14: Safety Dams
On Episode 14 of Colorado Water Talk, we talk to John Hunyadi from the State Engineer's Office and Matt Stearns from the Colorado Water Conservation Board about Dam Safety. We can store if we want to. We won't leave your dam behind. Cause if...
02.22.2022
Water Talk Episode 13: Water '22
On Episode 13 of Colorado Water Talk, Water Education Colorado's Jayla Poppleton explains why 2022 is the 'Year of Water.' Links from the Show: cwcb.colorado.gov https://water22.org/ Leave us some Feedback on the Podcast Follow us on Twitter: @CWCB_DNR Join the Water '22 conversation using #Water22
01.18.2022
Water Talk Episode 12: Fa La La La Nina
On Episode 12 of Colorado Water Talk, we get to learn from Colorado's State Climatologist, Russ Schumacher, about the climate phenomena known as La Nina. Links from the Show: cwcb.colorado.gov https://cwcb.colorado.gov/water-availability-flood-task-forces Commissioner Mitchell Statement on Colorado River Matters Instream Flow Workshop Registration Leave us some Feedback...
11.26.2021
Water Talk Episode 11: Instream Flows for the Fishes in the Deep Blue Streams, Flows for You and Me
On the Final Episode of Season 1, learn about Colorado's unique Instream Flow Program from CWCB's Kara Scheel and Colorado Water Trust's Andy Schultheiss. Links from the Show: cwcb.colorado.gov http://coloradowatertrust.org/ engagecwcb.org Leave us some Feedback on the Podcast Follow us on Twitter: @CWCB_DNR
10.07.2021
Water Talk Episode 10: A Dam Good Episode On Recreation
On Episode 10 of Colorado Water Talk, we share the joys and the precautions of river recreation. Erik Skeie provides the scoop on the Recreational In-Channel Diversions program, Bill McCormick with the State Engineer's Office teaches us about low head dam...
09.03.2021
Water Talk Episode 9: Colorado Water Loss Initiative
On Episode 9 of Colorado Water Talk, join CWCB's Kevin Reidy, Cavanaugh's Drew Blackwell, and Water Systems Operation's Isabel Szendrey as they walk through what "water loss" is and introduce details for Phase 2 of the Colorado Water Loss Initiative -...
07.16.2021
Water Talk 8: Money. It's a Hit.
On Episode 8 we talk to CWCB's Chief Operating Officer, Anna Mauss, about the various grant programs for funding water projects across the State. CWCB Loans and Grants Colorado Water Plan Grants Water Supply Reserve Fund Colorado Watershed Restoration Program Twitter: @CWCB_DNR Leave us some feedback
06.25.2021
PRRIP Cast Episode 2: Everyone Forgets There's a Fish
Join Colorado Water Conservation Board Staff as they discuss the current status and future extension of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program! This is part two of a special two part release. Listen to Episode 1 on your favorite podcasting platform! Twitter...
05.21.2021
Water Talk Episode 7: Flood Awareness and Wildfire Recovery
On Episode 7 we talk with CWCB's National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator, Doug Mahan, about flood preparedness in the aftermath of wildfire. Links from the Show: https://www.floodsmart.gov/ https://www.ready.gov/ Colorado State Recovery Officer - Doug Mahan Interview CWCB's YouTube Channel Leave us some Feedback on the Podcast Subscribe to the Confluence Newsletter Follow...
04.30.2021
Water Talk Episode 6: What is an Alternative Transfer Method?
On Episode 6, CWCB's Agricultural Water Resources Specialist Alex Funk explains how Alternative Transfer Methods provide a solution to meet water supply needs for the future of Colorado agriculture. Links from the Show: Alternative Transfer Methods on cwcb.colorado.gov Alternative Transfer Method 2020 Status Report Leave...
03.26.2021
Water Talk Episode 5: Winter Wizardry
On Episode 5 we chat with CWCB's Weather Modification Guru, Andrew Rickert, about what it takes to make it snow more in Colorado. Links from the Show: cwcb.colorado.gov Follow us on Twitter: @CWCB_DNR Leave us some Feedback on the Podcast Subscribe to the Confluence Newsletter
02.26.2021
Water Talk Episode 4: Wildfire Recovery
On Episode 4, an overview of how the state is handling watershed-related community-focused recovery efforts following the impactful 2020 wildfire season. Hear from watershed health expert Kevin Houck to learn about the state's role in recovery, as well as current...
02.04.2021
Water Talk Episode 3: Demand Management
On Episode 3, get the facts about the current Demand Management investigation, and join CWCB's Amy Ostdiek for a run down on the next steps. Links from today's episode: Denver Post Guest Commentary by Director Mitchell cwcb.colorado.gov/ CWCB Youtube
01.11.2021
Water Talk Episode 2: 5th Anniversary of Colorado's Water Plan
On Episode 2, we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Colorado Water Plan. Join Colorado Water Conservation Board's Becky Mitchell and Russ Sands to talk about where we've been and where we're going. #cowaterplan Links from the show: https://cwcb.colorado.gov/ https://cowaterplan.colorado.gov/ https://engagecwcb.org/ Please send all feedback to: https://twitter.com/CWCB_DNR
11.13.2020
Water Talk Episode 1: Future Avoided Cost Explorer and 2020 Drought
Join CWCB staff as they discuss the new "Future Avoided Cost Explorer" tool, the 2020 Drought, and other water news and events for November 2020. Links from the show: https://cwcb.colorado.gov/FACE engagecwcb.org #codrought2020 Send all feedback to: https://twitter.com/CWCB_DNR
08.10.2020
PRRIP Cast Episode 1: 3 Birds and a Fish
Join Colorado Water Conservation Board Staff as they discuss the inception of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program! This is part one of a special two part release, for news of part two please follow CWCB: Twitter @DNR_CWCB Instagram @cowaterconservationboard For more information...

What's Colorado Water Conservation Board about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Colorado Water Conservation Board episodes:

Water Talk Episode 24: Wildfire Ready Watersheds Reloaded

Water Talk Episode 23: Airplanes! and Snow...Surely You Can't Be Serious

Water Talk Episode 22: Smells Like CWCB Spirit

Water Talk Episode 21: All About Lauren Ris

Water Talk Episode 20: Turf Replacement

Water Talk Episode 19: Arkansas Valley Conduit

Water Talk Episode 18: Instream Flow Turns 50!

Across the Board 2: Celene Hawkins

Water Talk Episode 17: Are Your Watersheds Wildfire Ready?

Across The Board Part 1: Robert Sakata and Jaclyn Brown

Water Talk Episode 16: Colorado's Water Plan 2023

Water Talk Episode 15: A Colorado River Update

Water Talk Episode 14: Safety Dams

Water Talk Episode 13: Water '22

Water Talk Episode 12: Fa La La La Nina

Water Talk Episode 11: Instream Flows for the Fishes in the Deep Blue Streams, Flows for You and Me

Water Talk Episode 10: A Dam Good Episode On Recreation

Water Talk Episode 9: Colorado Water Loss Initiative

Water Talk 8: Money. It's a Hit.

PRRIP Cast Episode 2: Everyone Forgets There's a Fish

Water Talk Episode 7: Flood Awareness and Wildfire Recovery

Water Talk Episode 6: What is an Alternative Transfer Method?

Water Talk Episode 5: Winter Wizardry

Water Talk Episode 4: Wildfire Recovery

Water Talk Episode 3: Demand Management

Water Talk Episode 2: 5th Anniversary of Colorado's Water Plan

Water Talk Episode 1: Future Avoided Cost Explorer and 2020 Drought

PRRIP Cast Episode 1: 3 Birds and a Fish

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