Les meilleurs podcasts Clean Water (2025)

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Episode 33 - Matt Kofroth 36:44

6d ago36:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we celebrate Lancaster County Conservation District's 74th anniversary with Assistant District Manager, Matt Kofroth. We talk about the history of the Conservation District, some of the amazing work being done now, and where the future may lie. We also play a game of "75th" Trivia. You can find more about Lancaster C…

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Cleveland Water and Winter Weather Tips 31:33

12d ago31:33

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Send us a text Freezing temperatures can test our municipal water systems as well as the pipes inside our homes. Water Commissioner Alex Margevicius explains how the Cleveland Division of Water keeps 1.4 million people supplied with safe drinking water when temperatures plunge and aging water mains face their toughest days of the year. From Clevela…

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Episode 32 - Bess Langbein 42:27

13d ago42:27

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Send us a text On this episode, we talk with Bess Langbein, partner of Due East Partners, about networking, the Common Agenda, hometown fun, and coming home when the streetlights came on. Because she is so involved in her kids' activities, we played a round of Youth Sports Trivia. To learn more about Due East Partners, go to https://dueeastpartners…

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A Smart Lake and Economy with Cleveland Water Alliance 22:30

1M ago22:30

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Send us a text A lake that learns can change a region. Sam Martin, Director of Communications and Engagement at Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA), shares how Lake Erie has become the world’s largest digitally-connected freshwater test bed—and why that matters for public health, utility costs, and the next wave of water-tech jobs. Sam walks us through …

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Episode 31 -Jenn Fetter 47:03

2M ago47:03

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Jenn Fetter, the Water Resources Team Leader at Penn State Extension and Director of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT). We discuss groundwater, educating students, from children to adults, and growing up Gen X. And for the theme park fan and self-described "connoisseur …

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Clean Water Superheroes: The Lake Erie League 28:07

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Send us a text A new crew of superheroes, the Lake Erie League, is turning everyday systems into comic-book stories for kids and teachers to use in the classroom. Across eight origin tales, these northeast Ohio-inspired characters mirror very real aspects of the Sewer District's work, from massive tunneling machines whose creations tame storm overf…

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Episode 30 - Patrick Fleming 50:35

3M ago50:35

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Send us a text The newest episode of the Clean Water Conversations podcast is available now! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Patrick Fleming, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Program Chair of Public Policy at Franklin & Marshall College, Co-Director of the Chesapeake Watershed Institute. We talk economics, local clean water pro…

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Underground Poetry with Literary Cleveland 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Send us a text Art meets infrastructure! The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District partnered with the nonprofit creative-writing center Literary Cleveland to host a reading of "Odes to Infrastructure," a newly-published zine, right in the heart of our Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was a celebration of our essential-yet-often-unseen wate…

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Episode 29 - Scott Peiffer 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Scott Peiifer, the recently retired Manager of Quarryville Borough, hiker, gardener, and surfer. He is truly a Renaissance man with a passion for his community, helping the next generation, and going above and beyond expectations. This episode is brought to you, in part, by our Contributing Sponsor, Nati…

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Tech Roundup: Drones, Automation, and Clean Water 27:44

4M ago27:44

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Send us a text Technology continues to transform how the Sewer District manages wastewater and stormwater. Process Analyst Ron Maichle explains how the District's drone program evolved from emergency-response support to an essential tool for project planning and monitoring. Engineer Joe Reese demystifies the elaborate control systems that allow ope…

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Episode 28 - Emily Broich 33:08

4M ago33:08

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Send us a text We are back with season 4 of the Clean Water Conversations podcast. In the latest episode, we talk with Emily Broich. Emily serves as the Green Infrastructures & Forest Projects Coordinator at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. We discuss her past at the Conservation District and US Fish & Wildlife Service, green infrastructure, an…

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Ohio's Infrastructure Report Card 28:32

5M ago28:32

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Send us a text The newly released 2025 Ohio Infrastructure Report Card delivers a sobering assessment of the systems we rely on daily but rarely think about. Ohio has made modest improvements since the last American Society of Civil Engineers' report in 2021, yet vulnerabilities persist. Sewer District employees (and ASCE members) Derek Vogel and L…

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Sustainability at the Sewer District 14:12

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Send us a text What does sustainability mean for a wastewater utility? Sustainability Manager Marie Fechik-Kirk shares her thoughts on environmental stewardship at the Sewer District. Under Marie's guidance, the NEORSD has integrated sustainability into its everyday operations and engineering projects. Listeners will also discover sustainability ti…

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Wastewater Surveillance and Community Health 32:39

6M ago32:39

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Send us a text A recent innovation, the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) has transformed from an emergency response to COVID-19 into a comprehensive early warning system for disease outbreaks. The NWSS monitors approximately 45% of the US population through over 1,400 sampling sites. Public health laboratories can analyze genetic mate…

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Nutrient Regulations Preempt Restoration Costs in Colorado Reservoirs 54:56

6M ago54:56

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Nutrient control regulations have successfully maintained the water quality of Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado since the 1980s despite an increase in development and population in the watershed. Hear how protection efforts prevented more costly restoration, and how incorporating various stakeholder perspectives has increased innovation …

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Episode 27 - Season 3 Finale 30:11

6M ago30:11

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Send us a text We are wrapping up season 3 from the NFWF Crescendo in Collaboration celebration at Ascension Lutheran Church. We give some of the highlights from season 3, talk with Ryan Hill from Chesapeake Conservancy, and give a little sneak peak into what you can expect for season 4. Thank you to Chesapeake Conservancy for sponsoring this seaso…

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2025 Ohio Stormwater Conference 22:30

7M ago22:30

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Send us a text Mike is at the 18th annual Ohio Stormwater Conference, where nearly 1,000 environmental professionals gather to discuss flooding, erosion, and water quality advances—and new challenges. The conversation begins with sobering news about watershed organizations facing an uncertain future as they scramble to fill funding gaps in their pr…

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Choosing the Best Sweet Water Tanker Supplier in Dubai – Fast, Clean & Trusted 5:19

7M ago5:19

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Looking for a reliable sweet water tanker supplier in Dubai? In this episode, we explore the key things to consider when choosing a water supplier — from water quality and Dubai Municipality approval to delivery speed and customer support. Whether you need sweet water for a construction site, swimming pool, residential building, or emergency top-up…

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Episode 26 - Ryan Foltz and Sam Son 44:09

7M ago44:09

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Ryan Foltz and Sam Son, two of the owners of Pour Man's Brewing and St. Boniface Brewing. We hear about how they got their start, the importance of clean water to brewing and all about their special Water Week Beer, Ripple Effect along with Our Town Brewing. Head to Our Town Brewery or Pour Man's Brewing…

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Bridging the Gap: Downtown Cleveland and Waterfront Access 31:47

7M ago31:47

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Send us a text Imagine standing in downtown Cleveland and gazing at Lake Erie just blocks away, yet feeling disconnected by an intimidating landscape of highways and parking lots. This frustrating paradox has defined Cleveland's relationship with its waterfront for decades. The Shore to Core to Shore Initiative is an ambitious and promising effort …

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Episode 25 - Diana Martin 45:05

8M ago45:05

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Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Director of High Impact for the High Foundation and Executive Director of the Partners for Environmental Stewardship, Diana Martin. World traveler, adventurer, organic farming enthusiast and Lancaster City advocate, Diana tells compelling stories and shares exciting plans for the Sunnyside project! The …

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Restoring Doan Brook in Cleveland's Cultural Gardens 25:02

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Send us a text The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership (DBWP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are collaborating on a stream-restoration project to address wall deterioration, improve fish habitat, and restore natural stream function through Cleveland's Cultural Gardens along MLK Boulevard. Sections of the channel's stone walls, built during t…

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Episode 24 - Natalie Johnson and Mike Hudson 42:17

9M ago42:17

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Send us a text In this episode we are talking with Natalie Johnson and Mike Hudson from Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. We discuss the amazing work being done by local congregations, growth within the organization under the leadership of the new Executive Director, the power of collaboration and we play a trivia around called For the Birds,…

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Lakeview Dam and Rethinking Urban Stormwater Management 25:18

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Send us a text Clevelanders might not know about a massive concrete structure hidden within Lakeview Cemetery. Standing 89 feet tall, Lakeview Dam represents both a marvel of 1970s engineering and a relic of outdated water-management approaches. Stormwater Program Manager Kim Colich gives some background on this imposing structure and explains how …

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Episode 23 -Emily Landis 41:36

9M ago41:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we are talking about the Blue-Green Connector project, Lancaster Science Factory and learning through the Covid years with the Director of Education & Environmental Strategy at the Little Conestoga Creek Foundation through the Steinman Foundation, Emily Landis. She is a fun guest, an excellent storyteller and plays a…

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Wisconsin Utilities and Farmers Work Together to Improve Water Quality 1:08:37

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Hear from two Wisconsin-based utilities about their efforts to reduce phosphorus through adaptive management practices, such as cover crop planting and no-till farming. Both projects emphasize collaboration, cost-effectiveness, and the role of community engagement to improve water quality. About our guests: Erin Houghton is the Watershed Programs m…

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Rooted in Knowledge: Horticulture at the NEORSD 37:13

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Send us a text Horticulturalist Joe Dwyer is part of the Sewer District's Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance (SWIM) team. "A large shade tree can take up to 4,000 gallons of stormwater throughout a year," Dwyer says, but problems with improper tree planting can reveal themselves often just as trees are reaching their prime environmental benefits. …

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Episode 22 - Funding Freeze 14:36

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Send us a text On January 28, 2025, a memorandum was released from the White House Office of Management and Budget that,“Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to the disbursement of Federal financial assistance.” Although that edict was rescinded, some funding sources remain unavailable. In this episode, Allyson and Kenn di…

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A Kayaker's Cuyahoga Cleanup 31:22

10M ago31:22

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Send us a text Bedford, Ohio native Eddie Olshansky operates Trashfish, a volunteer organization focused on exploring and cleaning up the Cuyahoga River. Eddie talks about his personal journey, the importance of community involvement in environmental stewardship, the challenges of plastic pollution, and his ongoing efforts to improve the health of …

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Water Quality Trading in Oregon’s Tualatin River 42:18

11M ago42:18

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In Oregon’s salmon-rich Tualatin River, a water quality trading credit program is being implemented to address the river’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for temperature impairment. Hear about why this unique approach was selected and how it works, as well as how trading provides broader ecological benefits. About our guests: Brian Creutzburg is t…

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Episode 21 with Brian Gish 53:48

11M ago53:48

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Send us a text In this episode, we are chatting with Brian Gish, the Senior Watershed Planner at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). He discusses CBF's focus on local waterways, tells some great personal stories, avoids acronym buzzers like he's walking through a minefield and tells us about the local legend of the Albatwitch. This episode is spon…

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Ken Duplay on Sewer Rates and Managing Finances 29:51

11M ago29:51

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Send us a text Ken Duplay is Chief Financial Officer of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, and in this episode he shares insights from his 21-year career on the strategic art of setting sewer and stormwater rates, our meticulous five-year planning cycle, and managing debt. It's a thought-provoking look at the financial strategies that keep…

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Episode 20 with Jenna Mitchell Beckett 44:20

11M ago44:20

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Send us a text Season 3 kicks off with a chat with Jenna Mitchell Beckett, Pennsylvania State Director and Agriculture Program Director at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and is also the current Chair of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners Board of Trustees. She discusses her beginnings at Lancaster County Conservation District and her work in c…

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Interstate Collaboration to Reduce Phosphorus Pollution in Lake Champlain 1:01:49

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Lake Champlain is shared by New York, Vermont, and Canada, requiring a uniquely collaborative approach to implementing the states’ Total Maximum Daily Loads for phosphorus reduction. In this episode, hear about the history and cultural significance of the lake and vital partnerships working to improve water quality. The conversation emphasizes the …

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Episode 19 - Year 1 and Season 2 Finale 13:58

12M ago13:58

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Send us a text Thank you for a great first year! In this finale of both season 2 and our first year, Allyson and Kenn talk about their list of awesomeness for the year of the show, play highlights, give updates have a little fun and, of course, dodge acronyms.Par Lancaster Clean Water Partners

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A 2024 Clean Water Recap with Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells 34:12

12M ago34:12

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Send us a text What do horse riding and leading a utility have in common? Sewer District CEO Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells shares her top projects of 2024, the Cleveland bonds that fuel her enthusiasm, and insights that will resonate with leaders from all walks of life. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District manages both wastewater and stormwater systems…

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Episode 18 with Mike Lasala 55:32

1y ago55:32

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Send us a text This week, we talk with Mike Lasala, the CAP Coordinator Team lead. He is also a Specialist/Analyst and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Manager from LandStudies, Inc. He discusses the Countywide Action Plan, the team's purpose, steps beyond 2025...and darn near breaks our acronym buzzer!…

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Advances in Urban Flood Management 29:23

1y ago29:23

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Send us a text Cutting-edge modeling techniques are being developed in an exciting collaboration between the NEORSD and Massachusetts Institute of Technology that focuses on pluvial flooding, promising a more nuanced view of water flow across urban landscapes. This "rain on mesh" approach divides an urban topography into small, data-rich segments, …

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City of Boise Reaps Savings Offsetting Phosphorus Pollution at Idaho’s Dixie Drain Facility 57:15

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Host Jeff Berckes speaks with water professionals from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Boise about their creative approach to the Lower Boise River Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nutrients. The City of Boise found an atypical way to meet pollutant reductions identified in the TMDL 40 miles downstream from the wast…

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Episode 17 with Hilary Harp Falk 44:42

1y ago44:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Hilary Harp Falk, the President and CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) about the Bay, network building, Lancaster's reputation and spaghetti pizza. This is an amazing opportunity to learn a few things from the founder of Choose Clean Water Coalition. If you're not careful, you may learn a thing o…

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Mayor Annette Blackwell and a Revitalized Maple Heights 27:22

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Send us a text Mayor Annette Blackwell of Maple Heights and Keith McClintock, NEORSD Manager of Watershed Funding Programs discuss the transformative impacts of infrastructure funding in local communities. Securing grants and loans have paved the way for municipal growth and enhanced quality of life for Maple Heights residents, and the Sewer Distri…

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Episode 16 with Dave Koser and Kim Shorter 54:01

1y ago54:01

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Send us a text In This episode talk with Dave Koser and Kim Shorter from Lancaster County Community Foundation about the ExtraGive to be held on November 22. It is an informative, entertaining, laughter-filled, acronym buzz-fest! A 24-hour opportunity of giving to benefit organizations (CBOs) that enhance our lives in Lancaster County, the ExtraGiv…

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Pinpointing Statewide Bacteria TMDL Solutions in Iowa Lakes 56:20

1y ago56:20

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Iowa is home to many lakeside beaches created to provide recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Sand deposited at the water’s edge for public access was found to behave differently than the rest of the lake environment, harboring potentially harmful bacteria concentrations during the summer months when beach going is most popular. I…

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Episode 15 with Jill Whitcomb 50:05

1y ago50:05

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Send us a text On this episode, we chat with Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Water Programs at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Jill Whitcomb. This was a really fun episode as we discuss the successes of the collaborative network, her past at the Lancaster County Conservation District and her hometown that was named after a b…

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New Media for Water Communications 31:50

1y ago31:50

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a podcast about sewers came to be? In this episode, roles are reversed, with our Public Information Specialist Jess Shutty interviewing pod hosts Donna Friedman and Mike Uva on the evolution of Clean Water Works from its early print format to the dynamic podcast it is today. Clean Water Works has become a venue for …

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Episode 14 with the backbone organization (our team) 12:24

1y ago12:24

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Send us a text We are doing something a little different to celebrate the middle of season 2. This is a short but sweet episode. We are introducing the backbone organization aka, our awesome internal team here at Lancaster Clean Water Partners!Par Lancaster Clean Water Partners

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Episode 13 with Justin Sauder and Terry Kauffman 40:19

1y ago40:19

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Send us a text We sat down with Terry Kauffman and Justin Sauder, two of the partner leads in East Earl Township. What a great story about collaboration with landowners, foresight by leadership and a municipality making a difference! We also played the most mixed-bag round of trivia. For information about the Clean Water Fund Awardees, go to https:…

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Stormwater Awareness Week! 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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Send us a text Kristin Hall is Executive Director of Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District. She explains the distinctions between natural and urban environments in managing stormwater and the significance of these practices in preventing urban flooding and safeguarding water quality. We also discuss the Sewer District's own Regional Stormwa…

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Episode 12 with Matt Royer and Cathleen Anthony 44:04

1+ y ago44:04

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Send us a text In this episode, we're talking about Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy with Matt Royer, Associate Director of Partnerships & Engagement at Penn State, a member of the Board of Trustees for Lancaster Clean Water Partners and co-founder of Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy and Cathleen Anthony, Pennsylvania Projects Associate…

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Episode 11 with Lauren Beal 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

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Send us a text We are back and kicking off season 2 with a doozie! Lauren Beal is the Executive Director of the Lancaster STEM Alliance, the Associate Director of Educational Partnerships at IU13 and a member of the Board of Trustees at Lancaster Clean Water Partners. She talks about the amazing programs available to students through Lancaster STEM…

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