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winner of 2023 US Water Prize for Communications
Recent Episodes
Dec. 6, 2024
An Innovative Fund For Farms’ Environmental Outcomes | Episode 249
Excess nutrients from farms in Iowa and across the Midwest are a major challenge, polluting local waterways and ultimately impacting the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. To address this, the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund…
Dec. 2, 2024
A Coalition To Fight Flooding | Episode 248
Flooding is impacting communities nationwide with both devastating and costly effects. The solution requires resilience planning, infrastructure adaptation, and community involvement to effectively address flood risk. In thi…
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.
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About the Host
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.