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March 10, 2025

Bullseye For Executive Search: The Human Capital Solutions Difference

Finding the right executive talent, including for the water industry, isn’t just about filling a role—it’s about driving business success. Bo Burch, CEO of Human Capital Solutions, has redefined executive search by shifting the focus from volume to precision. Instead of simply sourcing candidates, his team helps companies identify the…

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March 10, 2025

Texas Springs Conservation: Water Limits, Land Protection, & Long-Term Solutions #waterconservation

The key to saving Texas springs? Pumping limits and land conservation. Without sustainable groundwater management, iconic springs like Jacob’s Well will continue to decline. David Baker of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association explains how setting pumping caps and protecting aquifer recharge land are critical solutions. Cities like Austin and San…

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March 6, 2025

Texas Springs Disappearing Because Of Over-pumping Of Groundwater

Texas’ iconic springs are drying up at an alarming rate—three times as many have disappeared in the last 50 years. As groundwater pumping increases, spring flows decline, serving as a warning sign for unsustainable water use. "When a spring goes dry, that’s a clear signal we’re pumping too much," says…

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March 5, 2025

Texas Springs Are Hidden Lifelines For Nature And People

Beneath the surface of Texas, limestone aquifers act as natural filters and reservoirs, feeding the state’s iconic springs. These springs do more than offer a place to swim—they sustain ecosystems, provide drinking water, and keep rivers flowing. "Nearly half of Texas' water supply depends on spring flow," says Vanessa Puig-Williams…

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March 5, 2025

Public Health Focus In Outreach Advances Lead Line Replacement

💧H2O Minute News ⏰ Shawn Kerachsky of Community Infrastructure Partners: A Wisconsin city of 40,000 people needed a new approach to replacing lead service lines—and a public-private partnership made it happen. Faced with funding challenges, a small contractor base, and slow replacement rates, the city leveraged community partnerships with local…

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March 4, 2025

Closing the Water Trust Gap in Cincinnati

💧 H2O INTRO 💧 Meet Andrea Yang of Greater Cincinnati Water Works A trust gap in water quality perception is creating barriers to critical programs in Cincinnati. While trust in water quality is over 70% among white and high-income residents, it's in the mid-40s for Black and low-income communities. This…

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March 4, 2025

Barton Springs: Protecting Texas' Iconic Waters

Barton Springs isn’t just a place to cool off—it’s a vital piece of Texas’ water future. Fed by the Edwards Aquifer, this spring provides water to millions, making sustainable groundwater management more critical than ever. As urban growth accelerates, how can we ensure Texas’ springs keep flowing? Watch the full…

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March 3, 2025

Saving Texas Springs: A Balance of Groundwater and Growth

Texas' iconic springs are facing growing pressure from urban development, groundwater pumping, and climate change, threatening the lifeline of both ecosystems and communities. But through sustainable aquifer management, conservation easements, and innovative policies, there is hope for keeping these vital waters flowing. This episode features conversations with Vanessa Puig Williams…

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Feb. 28, 2025

Relay Crops Can Reduce Flooding On Farms By 25%

What if changing how we farm could cut flooding by 25%? Data from Iowa shows that shifting from conventional farming to relay cropping slows runoff, keeps more water in the soil, and reduces chemical use. "We know farmers using relay cropping are applying less synthetic fertilizer and cutting out pesticides…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Measuring How Farming Can Impact Flooding

How can farming impact flooding? The Iowa Flood Center is finding out by comparing hydro weather stations on regenerative and conventional farms. These stations collect real-time data on rainfall, wind, and soil moisture at multiple depths to reveal how different practices affect water retention and runoff. "We’re gathering critical data…

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Feb. 26, 2025

Stopping Floods by Farming Smarter with Relay Crops

Iowa farmer Loran Steinlage noticed something different—his tile lines weren’t running nearly as much as his neighbors’. Data confirmed what he suspected: his relay cropping and regenerative practices were improving water infiltration, holding more moisture in the soil, and reducing runoff. "To me, the big picture is that's how we're…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Fighting for Water Rights: The Navajo Nation’s Push for Clean Water

💧 H2O INTRO 💧 Meet Crystal Tulley-Cordova of the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources The Navajo Nation is 67 times more likely than other Americans to live without running water, making water access a critical challenge for the largest land-based Native American tribe. Crystal Tulley-Cordova, Principal Hydrologist for the…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Relay Cropping: A New Way to Reduce Flooding on Farms

A new approach to farming in Iowa is tackling flooding and water pollution. Relay cropping keeps living roots in the soil year-round by planting a cereal grain in the fall, which then hands off to soybeans in the spring. This method reduces runoff, improves water retention, and boosts resilience against…

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Feb. 24, 2025

How Relay Crops Reduce Floods And Boost Farm Profits

Flooding and water quality degradation are significant challenges in Iowa's agricultural watersheds, driven by intensive farming practices and increasingly extreme weather events. Relay cropping, a regenerative farming practice, offers a solution by keeping soil covered and living roots in the ground year-round to reduce runoff and improve soil health. Plus…

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Feb. 20, 2025

Restoring Sturgeon Habitat by Removing Grand River Dams

Removing the Sixth Street Dam in Grand Rapids could unlock 40 acres of prime spawning habitat for lake sturgeon, a species that once thrived in these waters. By partnering with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and US Fish and Wildlife Service, the city is working to reconnect the river and…

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Feb. 19, 2025

Report Explores Scaling Up Stormwater Resilience in the Great Lakes

💧H2O Minute News ⏰ Sri Vedachalam of CIS: A new report, Resilient Stormwater Management in the Great Lakes Region, highlights solutions to climate adaptation and urban flooding challenges. Funded by the Great Lakes Protection Fund and developed by CIS with the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange, the report identifies key barriers…

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Feb. 19, 2025

Transforming the Grand River Into a Living Classroom for Students

The Grand River restoration is designed to bring people back to the water—not just to see it, but to engage with it. By adding rock veins to slow the current, students will have a safe space to conduct science experiments, explore aquatic ecosystems, and connect with nature. "We’re creating opportunities…

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Feb. 18, 2025

Helping Alabama’s Small Water Systems Meet New Lead Regulations

With over 400 small water systems in Alabama, ensuring compliance with new drinking water regulations is no small task. April Nabors of Birmingham Water Works saw an opportunity to help. Through her leadership capstone project, she developed a hands-on approach to guide five local systems in meeting the updated Lead…

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Feb. 18, 2025

Restoring the Grand River for Everyone

The Grand River restoration isn’t just about removing dams—it’s about making the river accessible for all. With a $95 million investment, Grand Rapids is restoring habitat, improving water quality, and reconnecting communities to the river. "We’ve engaged neighborhood groups, local tribes, and residents to ensure this river belongs to everyone,"…

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Feb. 13, 2025

Restoring Rapids In the Grand River

Grand Rapids is restoring the namesake rapids of the Grand River, reversing decades of human intervention that removed natural rock formations and altered the river’s flow. The city’s River For All project is removing five low-head dams and reshaping riverbanks to improve habitat, water quality, and public access. Mike Stahl,…

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Feb. 12, 2025

Glass Bottle In Water Drop Shape Aims To Raise Awareness

💧H2O Minute News ⏱️ Tanja Andrejasic Wechsler: The "I AM WATER" glass bottle is a reusable, water-drop-shaped container. This design symbolizes the intrinsic connection between humanity and water, emphasizing its sacredness and the need for environmental stewardship. The bottle serves as the centerpiece of a broader educational campaign aimed at…

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Feb. 10, 2025

Rethinking Water: Don't Take Access For Granted

What should we rethink about water? Access to clean water is not guaranteed, yet many still take it for granted. Freshwater demand is projected to exceed supply by over 40% in just five years due to climate change, groundwater depletion, energy consumption, and population growth. Shannon Knee, COO of Cetos…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Oxbows Are Iowa’s Natural Defense Against Floods and Pollution

A single acre of restored oxbow can hold up to a million gallons of water, providing critical flood protection for communities like Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which has faced severe flooding in recent decades. These natural features do more than manage water—they also filter out 62% of nitrates, improving water quality…

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Feb. 5, 2025

Oxbow Restoration Gains Momentum on Iowa Farms

Since 2002, U.S. Fish and Wildlife has led the charge on oxbow restoration in Iowa, completing around 200 projects over two decades. But recent years have seen a surge, with over 50 oxbows restored in just the past year or two—proof of their growing success in improving water quality, reducing…

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