What Matters Water TV and Podcast
Through What Matters Water TV + Podcast, the Southern California Water Coalition presents engaging and timely conversations about water. We’re excited to present informative, engaging and sometimes humorous stories about the one element we all need for life…water.
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Picture a world where wastewater transforms into drinking water like a fairytale glass slipper.
California’s water regulator is leading the charge towards a future where purified wastewater becomes clean, delicious drinking water for all. But people have questions about how advanced water purification will work, and we’re here to get some answers from the people who are turning wastewater into wonder.
In Episode 18 of What Matters ...
Welcome to another insightful episode of "What Matters Water TV + Podcast"! In this eye-opening discussion, we dive into the world of water management in California and the power of collaboration with special guests Heather Dyer and Betsy Miller.
These two remarkable women, both general managers and biologists, share their experiences working together in San Bernardino Valley to achieve groundbreaking results in groundwater recharg...
Introducing "What Matters Water TV + Podcast," your essential destination for all things water in California. In this groundbreaking series, we dive deep into the pivotal conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of water management in the Golden State.
Join us as we sit down with some of California's top water leaders, including Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District; Karla Nemeth, Dire...
Introducing "What Matters Water TV + Podcast," your essential destination for all things water in California. In this groundbreaking series, we dive deep into the pivotal conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of water management in the Golden State.
Join us as we sit down with some of California's top water leaders, including Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District; Karla Nemeth, Dire...
In this episode of What Matters Water TV + Podcast, we tackle the pressing issue of equity, access, and affordability in Southern California’s drinking water. Hosted by Charley Wilson, we’re joined by three remarkable guests who are at the forefront of this conversation. Martin Ludlow, a champion of water justice and founder of Groundswell for Water, Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren, a city leader advocating for underserved communit...
Get ready to explore the cutting-edge world of desalination and uncover the future of water supply in Southern California!
Join us as we dive headfirst into this technology with four distinguished guests from San Diego County ...
Are you curious to learn more about how Infrastructure L.A. will affect Los Angeles's water landscape?
In this episode of SCWC, we are joined by three esteemed experts from Los Angeles County Public Works and the LA Department of Water and Power.
They'll provide cutting-edge insights into the implications of this ambitious undertaking for water supply management and be...
California's water supply is being tested by volatile weather patterns, including droughts and extreme rainfall. To prepare for a future with less snow and more dry spells, the state must diversify its water sources, modernize its water infrastructure, and improve watershed collaboration.
The stakes are high.
Experts say we could lose 10% of our water supply in the next 20 years due to climate change.
Preparing for this challeng...
Would you like to know some fascinating facts about water? Then you won't want to miss this - in episode #12 our host Charley Wilson talks with renowned climatologist and hydrologist, Peter Gleick, author of the new book The Three Ages of Water.
Water, to paraphrase Dr. Gleick, is special. It’s a basic natural resource that we depend on as much as our ancestors did, but it’s also a part of ...
Wherever you live in California, cultivating a secure and abundant water future is a goal we can all support.
But taking the necessary steps to get there can be hard to do. Especially as we watch our state whipsaw through weather extremes. In just twelve months the state has gone from a historic and severe drought to above average rainfall and snow. Many people are asking, is the drought ov...
Calls for conservation have been a constant drumbeat in California over the years, but the past year has brought even greater pressure on residents to do more.
For many, though, that’s easier said than done. Busy lives, work and family commitments and budget restrictions can be a major obstacle for struggling families. And others just have no idea where to start.
Enter ...
The Colorado River is one of the most important rivers in the United States. It has been in the news a lot lately because of the drought and how it’s affecting people and businesses that count on it for drinking water.
This episode features an important panel discussion on the collaborative approach to Colorado River management being taken by California water, tribal and com...
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California was founded in 1928 under an act of the California Legislature to build and operate the Colorado River Aqueduct. Today Metropolitan delivers water from the Colorado River and Northern California to its 26 member water agencies that serve 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.
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There have been many discussions about Sites Reservoir and its potential to help us store more water for when it’s needed most. We break down the proj...
Our sixth episode features a roundtable discussion with four women who have made crucial contributions to achieving sustainability. They are leaders, collaborative peers and experts who contribute with leadership skills and as mentors for other women. Their reflections on their careers and their advice fo...
Learn about two women who have done amazing things for the environment and water issues in our state. They’ve broken barriers and achieved tremendous results – and their work will undoubtedly have an effect on Californians for generations to come.
Martha Guzman was appointed by President Biden as the first Latina to lead the Environmental Protection Agency for the Pacific Southwest. She is longtime Central Valley advocate from Sacr...
Join the panel discussion on water. Ellen Hanak, Newsha Ajami and Faith Kearns discuss water issues across California.
In this episode of the What Matters Water TV + Podcast we talk with three women who are working for water supply resiliency for our state. We chat about what it's like to be an advocate for water equity in California, efforts to improve afford...
Hear how the State of California is coping with the current severe drought and impacts of climate change from two of its top leaders: E. Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board and Karla Nemeth, director of the California Department of Water Resources. This candid and informative conversation also includes discussion of personal leadership style, how big data is helping improve California water quality, a...
Adel Hagekhalil is the general manager of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest water wholesaler in the United States serving more than 19 million Californians. Tune in to hear how he is thinking differently about water, the lessons he learned when things went wrong, and for fun, how his cooking style and leadership style match up.
A national water and infrastructure leader, Hagekhalil joined MWD as its 1...
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