The Collective Tap: Conversations About Water

Who knew Indiana's waters could be so refreshing? Join us as we talk with some of the people turning our water into the adult beverages that have become such a big part of the area's food and beverage economy.

Indiana water is used in the production of food and beverage products that ship well beyond the state's borders. How is water used in these food and beverage operations? What do companies do to reduce their usage, and how are they involved in protecting supply in the community? What does the future look like for these industries in Indiana?

Recent polls suggest that somewhere around 90% of Americans eat meat. While meat consumption might be in decline, we're still eating far more meat than anytime in our history. What is the impact to our waterways of raising all those pigs, chickens, and cows?

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the future of agriculture practices and their relationship to our water resources. Soil health, no till, crop rotations, and more. Come learn more about how our most progressive farmers are changing the game to meet the challenges of the future.

Agriculture is dependent on water, but it also has a big impact on our waterways. What are those impacts? How will climate change affect Indiana farming operations? What does the future of Indiana agriculture look like?

THE COLLECTIVE TAP is a podcast about water and the many ways we interact with this critical resource every day. Some of those uses are obvious: washing dishes, swimming, or watering plants. Others are less obvious: generating energy, building roads, and manufacturing goods that travel far from the water’s source to reach their destination. But even given those many uses—and the many more users who expect clean water on demand—it’s easy to take for granted how critical this one resource is to life.

What, exactly, is the value of water? We try to answer this question through a series of engaging conversations with experts in their fields, and, hopefully, inspire a new appreciation of the waters you call home.

What is it like to experience water insecurity? Hear from a Texas citizen who lost access in the 2020 winter storms, and follow along as our hosts, Taz and Devin, try to trim their own usage.

We often take water for granted: turn the faucet on, and there it is. But that isn't the case for everyone, and water service is getting more expensive. How is this impacting different communities, and how are they adapting? What can we do to prepare for higher utility costs?

In this episode, we take a closer look at our water sources. Where does our drinking (and sprinkler) water come from? What condition is it in? What threats does it face, and how can we help improve it?

The green lawn is a hallmark American landscape, so much so that turf grass is one of our largest crops. But keeping lawns green has far-reaching impacts to our water supply, to public safety, and to utility rates and planning.