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Recent Episodes

Nov. 18, 2024

Mississippi Mayors Mobilize For Resilience | Episode 247

The Mississippi River is essential to global agriculture and trade, but it is increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts, including severe droughts and floods, resulting in significant economic and environmental challenges. …
Nov. 11, 2024

Life Behind The Levee At Dogooth Bend | Episode 246

The ever-changing nature of the Mississippi River poses significant challenges for those living behind the levee at Dogtooth Bend in southern Illinois, where increased flooding and infrastructure strain can impact everyday e…
Nov. 4, 2024

Las Vegas’ Winning Bet On Water | Episode 245

Las Vegas faces unique challenges as a rapidly growing city with a small share of water from the Colorado River and an arid desert climate. To meet the demands of residents and 40 million annual visitors, Las Vegas implement…
Oct. 28, 2024

Infrastructure: Progress And Policy | Episode 244

The federal government's historic investment in water infrastructure has presented both opportunities and challenges. The solution lies in efficiently distributing funds, overcoming barriers like permitting and regulatory re…
Oct. 21, 2024

The Power Of Partnerships For Justice

Communities across the country are disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices like water pollution and inadequate infrastructure. The solution requires not only winning court battles but also building long-term,…
Oct. 11, 2024

Ducks Unlimited’s Playbook For Nature

Wetlands along the Mississippi River have been disappearing for decades, leading to increased flooding and degradation of water quality, as well as loss of wildlife habitat. Nature-based solutions, like wetland restoration a…
Oct. 4, 2024

Park Power: Resilience & Recreation For Memphis

Memphis faces the dual challenge of protecting itself from Mississippi River flooding while enhancing the environment and public spaces. The solution lies in nature-based projects that manage stormwater, restore wetlands, an…
Sept. 30, 2024

Insights On Utility Assistance With George Hawkins

Many water utilities across the U.S. are grappling with aging infrastructure, underfunding, and staffing challenges, but solutions are within reach through smarter management and targeted technical assistance. George Hawkins…
Sept. 16, 2024

Milwaukee’s Formula For Lead Line Replacement

Milwaukee faces a significant challenge with over 70,000 lead service lines. In response, the city has implemented a replacement program initiated by an ordinance in 2017. This initiative leverages federal funding to focus o…
Sept. 9, 2024

Partnership For The Fresh Coast Of Milwaukee

Milwaukee is tackling stormwater through an innovative community-based public-private partnership. The Fresh Coast Protection Partnership is expanding green infrastructure, enhancing neighborhood quality, and developing the …
Aug. 26, 2024

Meet Leaders Emerging in WaterNow

Developing and recognizing emerging leaders in the water sector is crucial for addressing current and future challenges. The WaterNow Alliance’s Emerging Leaders program plays a vital role in this effort by identifying and s…
Aug. 19, 2024

Tracking Evapotranspiration From Space

Managing water resources effectively is crucial, especially in regions facing scarcity and drought. The OpenET platform offers a groundbreaking solution by leveraging satellite data to measure evapotranspiration.
Aug. 5, 2024

Safeguarding Our Seas: National Marine Sanctuaries (Podcast #234)

Marine conservation and the preservation of the U.S.'s most cherished underwater environments are critically important issues. National Marine Sanctuaries provide a solution by protecting these vital ecosystems.
July 29, 2024

Cultivating Future Water Leaders In Colorado (waterloop podcast #233)

The Colorado Water Fellows Program connects students with water issues and equips them with practical experience.

About the Host

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Travis Loop

Founder

waterloop founder Travis Loop began his career as a newspaper reporter and returned to his passion for journalism to launch and operate the platform. He brings more than 20 years of experience including as communications director at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Environment Federation, and Chesapeake Bay Program, as well as speechwriter for the Governor of Hawaii.

waterloop was awarded the US Water Prize for Communications in 2023. Learn more.

 

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