The way that we divvy up water in the west has always been contentious. But does it need to be confusing too? This month bona fide water rights experts James Eklund helps us to untangle who gets first crack at the surface water in the western US, and how you don't always have fight for your right, but sometimes people do.

Everyone knows the West is running out of water. Everyone knows that people will pump all the water they can get until there is none left. But what if everyone is wrong? Today we talk to John Fleck, author of "Water is for Fighting Over: And Other Myths about Water in the West"

Everyone knows the West is running out of water. Everyone knows that people will pump all the water they can get until there is none left. But what if everyone is wrong? Today we talk to John Fleck, author of "Water is for Fighting Over: And Other Myths about Water in the West"

As Environmental Engineers, we get asked about global warming a lot. But as water researchers, we tend not to think of as often as people think. In this episode we say, "Why not?" and dig into what a warmer world means for our urban water systems. You've probably never heard people talk about this side of climate change--and it's not all bad news.

As Environmental Engineers, we get asked about global warming a lot. But as water researchers, we tend not to think of as often as people think. In this episode we say, "Why not?" and dig into what a warmer world means for our urban water systems. You've probably never heard people talk about this side of climate change--and it's not all bad news.

Water is packaged in plastic bottles in unnecessary quantities and to environmental detriment. In this episode, Scott travels to McCloud, CA to meet a [fictionally-portrayed] hero of the fight against a powerful bottled water company.

Water is packaged in plastic bottles in unnecessary quantities and to environmental detriment. In this episode, Scott travels to McCloud, CA to meet a [fictionally-portrayed] hero of the fight against a powerful bottled water company.

Have you ever wanted to go to a developing country to help drill a well? Sadly, a lot of good intentions are misplaced and can actually make things worse for community that receives our “help”. In this two-part podcast, we explore common mistakes and share words of wisdom with those who are interested in international development in the water sector.

Have you ever wanted to go to a developing country to help drill a well? Sadly, a lot of good intentions are misplaced and can actually make things worse for community that receives our “help”. In this two-part podcast, we explore common mistakes and share words of wisdom with those who are interested in international development in the water sector.

We all love the newest, the greatest, and the most advanced. So why is innovative technology so hard to develop in the water sector? The reason is frustrating, but surprisingly, makes a ton of sense.