Peter L. Nelson, P.E., brings a novel approach to water and water rights. Peter teamed up with Professor Walter Block to write Water Capitalism: The Case for Privatizing Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Aquifers. Peter and I spent nearly 40 minutes discussing privatization, and we barely scratched the surface of the subject! Reese Tisdale discusses the implications on industrial water users and water utilities of the announced withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord in our Bluefield on Ta...
Jun 06, 2017
Peter L. Nelson, P.E., brings a novel approach to water and water rights. Peter teamed up with Professor Walter Block to write Water Capitalism: The Case for Privatizing Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Aquifers. Peter and I spent nearly 40 minutes discussing privatization, and we barely scratched the surface of the subject! Reese Tisdale discusses the implications on industrial water users and water utilities of the announced withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord in our Bluefield on Ta...
Jun 06, 2017•53 min
TWV #001 guest Matt Klein returns to turn the tables on Dave. Matt and Dave discuss a wide range of issues affecting the water industry, and Matt does a terrific job leading the discussion. Take a listen to Dave on the hot seat!
May 16, 2017
TWV #001 guest Matt Klein returns to turn the tables on Dave. Matt and Dave discuss a wide range of issues affecting the water industry, and Matt does a terrific job leading the discussion. Take a listen to Dave on the hot seat!
May 16, 2017•43 min
Splashlink co-founder Jason Wuliger joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss how SplashLink, an online marketplace for the water sector, creates connectivity among sector participants. Jason walks us through how utilities and market participants can use SplashLink to identify problems or issues and then to find the right product or service to remedy the problem. Will Maize talks smart water and the technologies that he sees gaining traction in the market in our Bluefield on Tap segment....
May 02, 2017
Splashlink co-founder Jason Wuliger joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss how SplashLink, an online marketplace for the water sector, creates connectivity among sector participants. Jason walks us through how utilities and market participants can use SplashLink to identify problems or issues and then to find the right product or service to remedy the problem. Will Maize talks smart water and the technologies that he sees gaining traction in the market in our Bluefield on Tap segment....
May 02, 2017•48 min
Episode TWV #100!!! Three prize winning water innovators and an intro from Ku McMahan (TWV #059) from around the globe come on The Water Values Podcast to describe their innovations, the problem they sought to solve and how their innovations solve those problems. These innovators are based in Europe, Nepal and Uganda, so we really spanned the globe for you on this episode. It’s a great study in innovation and problem solving by first examining the problem and they crafting solutions to remedy th...
Apr 18, 2017
Episode TWV #100!!! Three prize winning water innovators and an intro from Ku McMahan (TWV #059) from around the globe come on The Water Values Podcast to describe their innovations, the problem they sought to solve and how their innovations solve those problems. These innovators are based in Europe, Nepal and Uganda, so we really spanned the globe for you on this episode. It’s a great study in innovation and problem solving by first examining the problem and they crafting solutions to remedy th...
Apr 18, 2017•32 min
Mark Slavens of Scotts Miracle-Gro discusses how fertilizer affects water quality. Mark shares a tremendous amount of knowledge on fertilizers and tips to ensure that you aren’t contributing to water quality problems when fertilizing your lawn, as well as some practical advice on watering your lawn (hint: you probably don’t need to water your lawn as much as you do). Reese Tisdale discusses a number of recently closed M&A water deals in our Bluefield on Tap segment.
Apr 04, 2017
Mark Slavens of Scotts Miracle-Gro discusses how fertilizer affects water quality. Mark shares a tremendous amount of knowledge on fertilizers and tips to ensure that you aren’t contributing to water quality problems when fertilizing your lawn, as well as some practical advice on watering your lawn (hint: you probably don’t need to water your lawn as much as you do). Reese Tisdale discusses a number of recently closed M&A water deals in our Bluefield on Tap segment.
Apr 04, 2017•46 min
John Fleck, Director of the University of New Mexico’s Water Resources Program, author and retired water journalist, joins The Water Values Podcast for a discussion of water journalism and why it (and other areas of journalism) are so important to a citizenry understanding their government. He also delves into his journey where he flipped from seeing a water apocalypse to seeing a world where adaptation and collaboration have produced tremendous water success stories.
Mar 21, 2017
John Fleck, Director of the University of New Mexico’s Water Resources Program, author and retired water journalist, joins The Water Values Podcast for a discussion of water journalism and why it (and other areas of journalism) are so important to a citizenry understanding their government. He also delves into his journey where he flipped from seeing a water apocalypse to seeing a world where adaptation and collaboration have produced tremendous water success stories.
Mar 21, 2017•38 min
Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) General Counsel Jason Oyler provides a fascinating look at how the SRBC sprung into action when unconventional gas drilling (i.e., fracking) started in the Susquehanna River Basin. Jason covers how the SRBC promulgated rules quickly, addressed the quantity and location of water used, implemented a system of low flow pass-bys, and monitored water quality. Reese Tisdale discusses current water market conditions in the energy sector in our Bluefield on Tap ...
Mar 07, 2017
Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) General Counsel Jason Oyler provides a fascinating look at how the SRBC sprung into action when unconventional gas drilling (i.e., fracking) started in the Susquehanna River Basin. Jason covers how the SRBC promulgated rules quickly, addressed the quantity and location of water used, implemented a system of low flow pass-bys, and monitored water quality. Reese Tisdale discusses current water market conditions in the energy sector in our Bluefield on Tap ...
Mar 07, 2017•49 min
Mark Ryan, a former top US EPA attorney now in private practice, provides an insider’s view on the Clean Water Act and several important developments affecting the Clean Water Act. Apart from his outstanding analysis of three pending cases (Waters of the U.S. Rule, Water Transfer Rule, and Des Moines), Mark also fills us in on some general administrative law issues (the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017) and his thoughts on how the Trump administration might handle these issues.
Feb 21, 2017
Mark Ryan, a former top US EPA attorney now in private practice, provides an insider’s view on the Clean Water Act and several important developments affecting the Clean Water Act. Apart from his outstanding analysis of three pending cases (Waters of the U.S. Rule, Water Transfer Rule, and Des Moines), Mark also fills us in on some general administrative law issues (the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017) and his thoughts on how the Trump administration might handle these issues.
Feb 21, 2017•37 min
Dr. Andy Whelton joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses how utilities use plastics for pipe repair, rehabilitation, and replacement. Andy also dives into some new research with funding from a coalition of the U.S. EPA, schools, utilities, and others. Take a listen to understand how plastics are helping deliver drinking water to your home.
Feb 07, 2017
John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, Inc., joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses economic assessment of infrastructure projects. John’s insight into how utility (and other public and private) decision-makers can implement infrastructure projects in a manner that optimizes financial, social and environmental returns on investment is invaluable.
Jan 17, 2017
John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, Inc., joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses economic assessment of infrastructure projects. John’s insight into how utility (and other public and private) decision-makers can implement infrastructure projects in a manner that optimizes financial, social and environmental returns on investment is invaluable.
Jan 17, 2017•44 min
This episode gives you a front row seat at the opening plenary session of the American Water Resources Association’s 2016 Annual Conference (panelists include: Lester Sola and Hardeep Anand, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Cindy Wallis-Lage, Black & Veatch’s Water Business, and Shawn Grindstaff, Senior Resolution Counsel at the US EPA. This week’s podcast is the Q&A session from that conference – a big thanks to the AWRA and to each panelist for allowing the session to be recorded...
Jan 03, 2017
This episode gives you a front row seat at the opening plenary session of the American Water Resources Association’s 2016 Annual Conference (panelists include: Lester Sola and Hardeep Anand, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Cindy Wallis-Lage, Black & Veatch’s Water Business, and Shawn Grindstaff, Senior Resolution Counsel at the US EPA. This week’s podcast is the Q&A session from that conference – a big thanks to the AWRA and to each panelist for allowing the session to be recorded...
Jan 03, 2017•47 min
What a terrific year 2016 has been – thank you for making it so! Without you, the listeners and readers, I wouldn’t have been able to pull of a third year of The Water Values, so a heartfelt thank you to each of you.
Dec 20, 2016
What a terrific year 2016 has been – thank you for making it so! Without you, the listeners and readers, I wouldn’t have been able to pull of a third year of The Water Values, so a heartfelt thank you to each of you.
Dec 20, 2016•12 min
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his observations on how water makes us feel and the therapeutic nature of water. His book, Blue Mind, is an international best seller, and he does a phenomenal job laying the foundation for how water helps to de-stress our lives. Take a listen, preferably around, in, near, or on some water …
Dec 06, 2016
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his observations on how water makes us feel and the therapeutic nature of water. His book, Blue Mind, is an international best seller, and he does a phenomenal job laying the foundation for how water helps to de-stress our lives. Take a listen, preferably around, in, near, or on some water …
Dec 06, 2016•47 min
Erin Wilson of Wilson Water Group joins The Water Values podcast in a (long awaited) episode TWV #090. Erin does a fantastic job of walking us through aspects of the water engineering profession, explaining the importance of data, and discussing how various sectors of the economy address water resources planning and how they factor climate change into the planning process. I learned a lot, and you definitely will, too!
Nov 15, 2016
Erin Wilson of Wilson Water Group joins The Water Values podcast in a (long awaited) episode TWV #090. Erin does a fantastic job of walking us through aspects of the water engineering profession, explaining the importance of data, and discussing how various sectors of the economy address water resources planning and how they factor climate change into the planning process. I learned a lot, and you definitely will, too!
Nov 15, 2016•41 min
Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the Eastern US has developed over time from the English common law to riparianism in its several forms. It’s a fascinating look at how economics, climate, municipal growth and other factors shape the development of the law. Bo posits that Western US & Eastern US water law are converging on each other and identifies the issues ahead as Eastern and Western...
Jul 19, 2016
Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the Eastern US has developed over time from the English common law to riparianism in its several forms. It’s a fascinating look at how economics, climate, municipal growth and other factors shape the development of the law.
Jul 19, 2016•46 min
Knowledge is power, and this week, Reese Tisdale brings some serious knowledge about water infrastructure needs culled from the work of his firm, Bluefield Research. Reese takes us on a journey from Bluefield’s origins to how it researches and develops water market intelligence. He further provides tremendous insight into how various factors affect the water industry. You’ll truly enjoy Reese’s thoughts and opinions on the water market.
Jul 05, 2016
