Water Values Podcast

By Dave McGimpseyBusiness

Water Values Podcast episodes

September 03, 2024Why Stormwater Deserves More Attention with ADS’s Brian King
Brian King, the Executive Vice President of Marketing, Product Management and Sustainability for Advanced Drainage Systems provides a tour de force interview explaining stormwater in a way you’ve probably never heard before. Plus, Reese Tisdale returns for a Bluefield on Tap segment discussing how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election might impact the water sector.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Brian’s background in construction building materials
Why Brian made the jump to stormwater and how construction building materials feeds into stormwater management
Where stormwater fits into the water story
How to flip the narrative on stormwater from afterthought to forethought
The steps in stormwater management: Capture, Convey, Store, Treatment, and Opportunities to use it as a resource
The types of capture infrastructure, including gray and green infrastructure
Examples of stormwater infrastructure enabling efficient use of land, resources and public engagement, including unique storage solutions
Why underground stormwater storage is a preferred storage method
The various stormwater treatment options and considerations
The two big stormwater treatment standards used in the United States
Considerations and opportunities for stormwater harvesting
Why sustainable stormwater solutions are often economically more viable than traditional solutions
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Brian’s LinkedIn profile
ADS’s website
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42 min
August 20, 2024Cybersecurity Threats, Resources, and Assistance with CISA’s David Mussington
David Mussington, Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), gives a phenomenal interview covering cybersecurity issues relevant to water and wastewater utilities (and other critical infrastructure sectors, too!), including identifying resources, aid, and funding opportunities for water and wastewater utilities.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
David’s impressive background in cybersecurity
What CISA is and what it does
How CISA assists and supports owners and operators of critical infrastructure
The risks cyber threats pose to critical infrastructure systems
The changing nature of cyber threats
Why cybersecurity is more than just water and wastewater service, it impacts the entire economy
How utilities can assess what assets are exposed and at risk, and why they need to
The forms of cybersecurity aid that CISA provides for free
Why critical infrastructure entities need to ensure their vendors take cybersecurity precautions
David’s tips for some simple cybersecurity steps
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
David’s LinkedIn profile
CISA’s water and wastewater website
TWV #252: Cybersecurity for Water Utilities with Dentons Partner Kyle Miller
TWV #212: Cybersecurity Basics with Consolidated Utility District’s Mike Sumner
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28 min
August 06, 2024PFAS Eradication with Doug Hatler
Doug Hatler comes on for his second appearance on The Water Values Podcast. Doug provides an impassioned interview on PFAS and the need to eradicate it, along with identifying levers to achieve eradication. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the California water conservation mandate on our Bluefield on Tap segment.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Catching up with Doug since his last podcast appearance
Doug’s goal of eradicating PFAS not just from the environment but from society
Doug’s take on the challenges facing PFAS eradication
Doug’s view on why rushing to clean up PFAS before addressing the production of PFAS is not the best approach
Doug’s prescient thoughts on PFAS remediation technology and its relation to regulation
How the potential overturning of the Chevron decision might affect PFAS regulation [NOTE: The interview was recorded prior to the issuance by the SCOTUS of the Loper Bright Enterprises and Relentless opinions that overturned Chevron]
Current state of PFAS destruction/remediation technology
Where are we on the global PFAS eradication continuum
Doug’s leave behind message on where PFAS eradication and its costs fit into larger societal pressures and demands
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Doug’s LinkedIn profile
Environmental Business Ventures’ website
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46 min
June 18, 2024Reimagining Desalination with OceanWell’s Jonathan Haswell
Jonathan Haswell, Chief Business Officer at OceanWell, delivers a fascinating discussion on OceanWell’s first of a kind approach to desalination. Jonathan discusses the advantages of the “water farms” OceanWell seeks to deploy, including the significant environmental and energy benefits in this can’t miss interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale returns before our summer hiatus for a Bluefield on Tap segment, covering the recent announcement of DuPont splitting into three companies.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Jonathan’s unique background and how the water sector found him just 2 years ago
OceanWell’s new approach to desalination
An overview of the technology
How OceanWell provides environmental benefits and reduced energy consumption compared with conventional desalination
The depth at which the necessary hydrostatic pressure is found
The distance from shore the necessary depth is typically found
The onshore infrastructure needed
The outreach process to engage with stakeholders
The “first of a kind” risk and how OceanWell addresses the risks
How OceanWell leveraged non-water technologies to develop its product
Why OceanWell believes “water dissolves conflict and creates value wherever it goes”
Why OceanWell chose California to develop its desalination solution
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Jonathan’s LinkedIn profile
OceanWell’s website
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46 min
June 04, 2024Long-Range Water Planning with INTERA’s David Jordan
INTERA’s Western Water Resources Lead David Jordan provides a terrific look at the nuts and bolts of long-range water planning, including a discussion about how it has evolved over time, the impact of technology on planning, a success story, and much more.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
David’s unique background in the water sector
What long-range water planning is
The time horizons typical for long-range water planning
How long-range water planning has evolved over time
The relationship between population growth and conservation
The role of AI and machine learning in long-range water planning
How utilities make investment decisions given uncertainty and limited capital
How regulatory frameworks layer in to long-range water planning
The role of stakeholder involvement in long-range water planning
The success story of Albuquerque’s long-range water planning efforts
Why long-range water planning is like your 401(k)
P3s and long-range water planning
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
David’s LinkedIn profile
INTERA’s website
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37 min
May 21, 2024 The PFAS Rule and Solving the PFAS Challenge with Xylem’s Snehal Desai
Snehal Desai, Xylem’s Senior Vice President and Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, joins us for a phenomenal discussion about PFAS. Snehal addresses the EPA’s recently promulgated PFAS rule and dives into present treatment options, including several PFAS treatment success stories, and where PFAS treatment technology is headed. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if…
35 min
May 07, 2024The Blue Economy and Regional Partnering in the Great Lakes with Alaina Harkness
Water rock star Alaina Harkness, Executive Director of Current and CEO/Principal Investigator of Great Lakes ReNew, provides a phenomenal look at water’s place in economic development, building regional partnerships, and so much more. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses hydrogen in this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Alaina’s background in foundation work and economic development
Current’s mission and why it was formed
How Alaina scaled Current up
What Alaina means by ‘Blue Economy’
How Alaina linked water and economic development
Why Alaina thinks now is the time to accelerate investment in the water sector, especially in the Great Lakes
How water has morphed from an afterthought to a driver in economic development
How the Great Lakes ReNEW came together to create regional partnerships
How R&D, Commercialization, and Work Force elements came together to form the basis of the regional partnerships
How the Great Lakes ReNEW’s workforce development initiative is coming together
What’s in store for Great Lakes ReNEW
How the cooperative grant structure from the National Science Foundation works
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Alaina’s Linkedin Profile
Current’s website
Great Lakes ReNEW’s website
Thank You!
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44 min
April 16, 2024Reflections on the Boldt Decision with Earl McGimpsey
Growing up, I always sensed that my father was deeply involved in a significant legal case, although my understanding of it was limited as I was less than 5 years old at the time. It wasn’t until much later in life, when I attended an American Bar Association Water Law Conference, that I truly grasped the importance of the Boldt Decision. Now, as this pivotal ruling marks its 50th anniversary, I felt compelled to capture my father’s thoughts on the case.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
The background on the Boldt Decision (United States v. Washington, 384 F.Supp. 312 (W.D. Wash. Feb. 12, 1974)
Why the Indian Tribes brought suit
The parties involved in the Boldt lawsuit
The bodies of water affected by the Boldt Decision
How and why different agencies of the State took different positions on the lawsuit
Words matter: why the language “usual and accustomed grounds and stations” from the 1850’s era treaty was so important
How the court determined the Indian Tribes were engaged in commercial fishing at the time of the treaty
Why Native Americans testified on both sides of the case (for the State and for the Tribes)
How the United States argued that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service could assist the Indian Tribes in regulating fishing
Why Judge Boldt determined that the State could not regulate Indian fishing
The appellate process for the Boldt Decision
The effects on commercial fishing of the Boldt Decision
How the media covered the Boldt Decision
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
University of Washington Law School’s webpage on the Boldt Decision
Historylink website article on the Boldt Decision
The Backlash to Boldt: Article on the National Museum of the American Indian website
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38 min
April 02, 2024Corporate Water Stewardship and Science Based Targets with WWF’s Allen Townsend
WWF’s Allen Townsend provides an illuminating discussion on Science Based Targets and corporate water stewardship. Allen explains current guidance status, the entities involved, and where science based targets for nature and corporate water stewardship are headed. Plus, Reese Tisdale updates us on IIJA funding status during this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Allen’s background and the book that galvanized his decision to focus on the water sector
Allen’s work on the World Wildlife Fund’s Freshwater and Food Team
What the Science Based Target Network (SBTN) is
What the Freshwater Hub is
WWF’s Corporate Water Stewardship Program
SBTN’s 5-step framework for attaining science based targets for nature
Using targets as a compass
Where SBTN is in the process of piloting the program and revising guidance
Why being an early adopter for companies is important
How watershed basin-based approaches to water stewardship yield enhanced results
How to get involved in corporate water stewardship
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Allen’s LinkedIn page
World Wildlife Fund’s website
Science Based Target Networks Freshwater Hub website
Thank You!
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43 min
March 19, 2024Back to the Future: Ten Years Gone and Strategic Water Foresight with Matthew Klein
Ten years ago, Matthew Klein was the first ever guest of The Water Values Podcast. Matt, now CEO and Chief Futurist at Aqualaurus Group, returns to discuss the discipline of strategic foresight and how it can benefit the water industry.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Matt’s water journey over the past 10 years
How and why Matt decided to become a water futurist through the discipline of strategic foresight
Why Matt started the Water Foresight Podcast
Why the water industry needs strategic foresight
How water foresight helps anticipate, frame, and shape the probable futures
Matt’s hypothesis on water culture
The main benefits of a utility adopting a foresight mindset
How utility vendors can benefit from water foresight
The lenses through which strategic foresight anticipates, frames, and shapes the future
Examples of using water foresight to anticipate forthcoming changes
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Matthew’s LinkedIn page
Water Foresight podcast Buzzsprout website
Aqualaurus
Thank You!
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41 min

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The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true…