TID Water & Power Podcast

On Episode 41 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're having a conversation with TID Aquatic Biologist, Pat Maloney.

Across the 40 previous episodes of this podcast, we’ve covered a variety of unique topics, and unique positions at the District, but there’s still one you may be unfamiliar with – our aquatic biologist. 

TID’s biologist studies the Tuolumne River, coordinates on District operations, and even spends a portion of his time in schools teaching the next generation all about the fishery. 

On this episode we discuss the history, the day-to-day, and the varied tasks that fall under this unique position.

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On Episode 40 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Director of Water Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Michael Cooke, to discuss a big SGMA update.

Following the third year of a historic drought, the state passed a series of bills that we refer to as SGMA and would become the framework for how groundwater would be managed throughout California. Since then, TID and its partners in the Turlock Subbasin have been developing (and revising) its plan to sustainably manage groundwater in our region.

On this episode we discuss the recent milestone we’ve reached with regard to SGMA, what has changed in the plan over the last two years, and what the next phase of SGMA looks like for TID and our growers.

We had an extended conversation about SGMA on Episode 10 of the podcast in February 2022.

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On Episode 39 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Line Supervisor, Duarte Xavier, to discuss TID's lineworkers.

When you think of TID, your first thought may be a bucket truck driving down the road or a lineman climbing a pole to restore power. But, even with that visual, you may not really understand what our lineman do. Day or night, rain or shine, soaring heat or freezing temperatures, TID lineworkers put in the work to maintain and improve our system and respond when outages happen to ensure TID can provide reliable electric service. 

On this episode we discuss the various roles within the Line Department and how our lineworkers respond when the power goes out.

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On Episode 38 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID  Director of Human Resources, Jorian Reed, to discuss careers at TID.

TID has long been a pillar of the community and, as such, has been a desirable location for those looking to build a career.  However, with retirements and a changing workforce, the District is ever-evolving to develop and recruit the next generation that will lead the District forward.

On this episode we discuss the different types of career paths one can take at the District, the programs we have in place to help potential employees develop skills, and what the future of jobs looks like at TID.

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On Episode 37 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID  Director of Power Generation, Tim Payne, to discuss the Don Pedro Life Extension.

Later this month, the Don Pedro Project will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary. From valuable hydropower, to flood control and recreation, the project has served the District and our community incredibly well. However, as typical with aging infrastructure, Don Pedro needs to undergo a major life extension project to continue its valuable service.

On this episode we discuss the various work being done as part of the life extension and what changes or improvements are coming to Don Pedro. 

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On Episode 36 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID  Assistant General Manager, Power Supply, Dan Severson, to discuss the value of hydropower.

Since 1923, when TID entered the retail electric business, clean, reliable hydropower has been part of our generation portfolio. Even as electric demand continues to rise, and more regulatory constraints have been put on TID’s operations, hydropower remains a very valuable resource – and may be getting even more valuable.

On this episode we discuss our hydropower fleet, the role those plants play in our portfolio, and the value hydropower brings the District. 

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On Episode 35 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Surveying and Right-of-Way Manager, Tristan Higgins, to discuss land surveying.

While you may be able to spot surveyors and their equipment at an intersection or construction project, a lot of folks might not understand what they do. At TID, the Surveying Department plays an especially important role in a variety of areas around the District.

On this episode we discuss the areas the Surveying team covers, the exciting projects the department is working on, and how the department has changed over the years. 

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On Episode 34 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Supervising Engineering Technician, Wes Miller, to discuss groundwater recharge projects.

The 2022-23 Water Year was the third wettest on record and, thanks for quick action and innovative solutions, TID was able to pilot several groundwater recharge projects using that flood water.

However, with ever changing hydrological conditions and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (or SGMA), the District will need to continue innovate and implement new recharge projects. 

On this episode we discuss the District’s relationship with groundwater, projects we were able to successfully pilot last year, and what types of recharge projects are coming down the pipe.

Interested in participating in groundwater recharge projects within TID? Take our survey here or email us at [email protected].

Click here to read the On-Farm Recharge Methods Manual.

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On Episode 33 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we welcome back author and historian Dr. Alan Paterson to discuss the TID's history and how the District entered the retail electric business.

For 100 years, TID has served safe, reliable, and affordable power to our community – which is still vital to our region’s wellbeing today. But getting to that point was no easy task. It took visionaries, legal battles, and monumental decisions – and votes – to bring what we know as TID to fruition.

On this episode we discuss the District’s struggles in the early 20th Century, the construction of Old Don Pedro, and how TID came to be the electric utility in our region.

Want to purchase a copy of Dr. Paterson's book on TID's history, "Land, Water and Power: A History of the Turlock Irrigation District 1887-1987"? Email TID here.

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On Episode 32 of the TID Water & Power Podcast, TID Communications Specialist, and producer of the podcast, Brandon McMillan moves behind the mic to take a look behind the scenes of the podcast.

As we round out the year, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at what is now more than two and half years of the TID Water & Podcast. Maybe you’re a new listener, or maybe you’ve been with us since Episode 1. Either way, we hope you enjoy learning a little more about how the TID Water & Power podcast is created, recorded and delivered to you each month.

On this episode we discuss the origin of the podcast, talk about what goes into releasing each episode, and take a look back at some of our favorite moments on the podcast.

Past episodes we mentioned (in order of mention):

Episode 1 – TID General Manager Michelle Reimers

Episode 26 – Water Rights and an Uncertain Future

Episode 4 – Where Your Power Comes From

Episode 5 – Drought

Episode 7 – Water Rights

Episode 14 – How TID Became the First Irrigation District in California

Episode 13 – Dam Safety

Episode 12 – Hydrological Modeling and Forecasting

Episode 25 – Water and Energy Regulatory Update

Episode 23 – Irrigation Season and Operations

Episode 9 – Maintaining TID’s System and Facilities

Episode 2 – Don Pedro - 50 Years of Water and Power

Episode 29 – Regulating Reservoirs (Part 1 and Part 2)

Episode 3 – Don Pedro Relicensing

Episode 15 – Energy Imbalance Market and Summer Readiness

Episode 18 – Cybersecurity

Episode 19 – Power Control Center

TID Short Stories – Part 1

Episode 11 – Project Nexus

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