Best Hydrology Podcasts (2024)

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How to repair the hydrological cycle of a landscape, with Nicole Masters, Zach Weiss, and Mark Shepard 55:05

2h ago55:05

55:05

In this session I hosted a discussion on the importance of restoring proper hydrological function in a landscape and the steps to achieving it with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organisation working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got to speak with three of the most experienced and influen…

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The Value of Manure Sampling 21:08

14h ago21:08

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Join Dan Andersen and Jake Willsea as they discuss the importance of manure sampling for effective fertilizer use. They highlight different sampling methods for liquid, slurry, and solid manures, review the benefits of pre-sampling and sampling during application, and examine the economic value of manure tests. Find show materials here.…

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#35 - Jeremy Murfitt - Leveraging Drones and GIS Data in Modern Surveying 56:20

4h ago56:20

56:20

In this BimTube podcast, we speak with chartered surveyor Jeremy Murfitt Dip. REM, FRICS, FIQ about drones and geospatial data in surveying. Topics include the shift to drone-based data, its impact on property and infrastructure, photogrammetry, and UK drone regulations. Jeremy: LinkedIn | Everything is Somewhere References: Esri UK User Conference…

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The massive potential of marine permaculture, with Brian Von Herzen 1:00:30

4h ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Continuing today with this ongoing series on waterway regeneration and a deep dive into marine ecosystems, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Von Herzen. Brian is an ocean scientist, engineer and entrepreneur, though much of his career has been in Silicon Valley where he developed innovative technical solutions for companies like Pixar, Dolb…

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Diving deep into ocean farming, with Joost Wouters 45:29

7d ago45:29

45:29

Today I want to continue with a deeper dive into the topic of water, literally, by going to the furthest point downstream, where terrestrial water enters the ocean. Marine ecosystems are much less understood by the general public for a variety of reasons, but our actions on land have a direct effect on the health of our oceans too. Luckily there ar…

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Why regenerating our oceans makes both public health and economic sense, with Dr. Enric Sala 57:36

14d ago57:36

57:36

While the climate change narrative has mostly focused on the concentration of CO2 and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution, we’ve ignored the essential role that the water cycle plays in regulating global temperatures. In this series I’ll be speaking to an incredible list of scientists, farmers, and restorationi…

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The Power of Manure Timing: Enhancing Nitrogen Efficiency 24:13

21d ago24:13

24:13

Dan Andersen is joined by Jake Willsea, a graduate student at Iowa State University, to discuss his research on in-season nitrogen application management using the 360 Rain irrigation machine. Jake analyzes long-term studies from the University of Minnesota and shares his findings about side-dress and fall nitrogen. Find show materials here.…

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Regenerative earthworks for water retention landscapes, with Douglas Barnes 1:04:52

21d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

My guest today is here to demystify one of the aspects of permaculture design that I hear the most questions about, but also one of the issues that I see folks most entrenched in their viewpoints about. I’m talking about earthworks; one of the first aspects that people implement and the most permanent change made in a landscape. Today I’ve got Doug…

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The 2022 Yellowstone Flood – Stories from Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana 1:10:53

22d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. For our final episode of season 1, we are visiting Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana, two of the more remote gateway communities. These towns, only a few miles apart, are almost entire…

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Ep 55: Season 5 Teaser 12:47

1M ago12:47

12:47

Welcome back to the fifth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about some big changes and updates for Season 5. Released August 16, 2024By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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The permaculture guide to earth surgery, with David “Doc Spice” Spicer 49:16

28d ago49:16

49:16

I spoke with David Spicer, affectionately known as Doc Spice, an accomplished permaculture designer who has specialized in earthworks installation. Having taught and worked on various projects extensively within Australia and internationally, in places such as Morocco, Jordan, Palestine and New Caledonia, Doc has worked in a broad array of differen…

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Bison Jam Update – Forget Me Knot Fest in Cooke City 3:24

30d ago3:24

3:24

Ahead of next weeks episode with Chris Conway and Chris Warren from Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana, we wanted to share a quick update! Cooke City and Silver Gate are hosting the Forget Me Me Knot Fest this weekend on August 16th and 17th. If you're visiting the park this weekend or live in the region, this could be a great way to continue to s…

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The essentials of rainwater harvesting, with Rob Avis 46:45

1M ago46:45

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In keeping with the theme of water regeneration this month I spoke to Rob Avis, the co-author along with Michelle Avis of their book in the New Society Essentials series called Rain Water Harvesting. Rob and Michelle founded Verge Permaculture, an award-winning design, consulting and education company in Calgary, Alberta after years of internationa…

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The 2022 Yellowstone Flood – Stories from Gardiner, Montana 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. For this episode, we are visiting Gardiner, Montana, a small town of about 750 people that relies on Yellowstone visitors for their livelihood. We will hear stories of the flood from Sta…

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How to plant the rain in drylands and beyond, with Brad Lancaster 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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If at any point you’ve been interested in water harvesting in dryland contexts, it’s almost impossible that you’ve missed Brad Lancaster’s work. His pioneering activities and projects in Tucson, AZ have propelled a movement of water wise landscaping, rainwater harvesting, and smart water reuse all around the world. While so many of the examples I’v…

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The 2022 Yellowstone Flood – Hydrology and Climate Change 51:06

2M ago51:06

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In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. In this episode, we are discussing both the hydrology of the flood and climate change in Yellowstone with Dr. Cathy Whitlock. Dr. Whitlock, Regents Professor Emerita at Montana State Uni…

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Go With the Flow: Erica Gies on Embracing Water's Natural Path 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

What happens when we change our relationship to water? Can we stop trying to control water and just go with the flow? Erica Gies, environmental journalist, National Geographic Explorer, and author of Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge sits down with host Jay Famiglietti to discuss how the engineered control of water sometim…

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Sewage Spillover in 'Mexico's Toilet Bowl': The Endhó Dam Crisis 27:30

2M ago27:30

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The Endhó Dam north of Mexico City has been called “the largest septic tank in the world” and “Mexico’s toilet bowl”. Once designed to solve water problems in the region, it now receives wastewater from local industry and Mexico City. Arizona State University doctoral students Raquel Neri, in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Envi…

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John Fleck on the Inconvenient Science of the Colorado River 31:26

2M ago31:26

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What happens when science gets in the way of ambition, politics, and progress? With a look back at the historical figures and forces that led to the overallocation of the Colorado River, and the consequences that continue to play out today, John Fleck joins Jay Famiglietti on What About Water? Fleck is a Water Policy Researcher at the Utton Center,…

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Tapped Out: The Dire State of America’s Groundwater 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Humans are burning through our fossil fuels, and we're burning through our groundwater at an alarming rate. But are the powers that be even listening? On this episode, Dr. Upmanu Lall joins host Jay Famiglietti to discuss why we’ve reached an “all hands on deck” moment with our groundwater crisis. Lall and Famiglietti discuss (along with Dr. Bridge…

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Water Costs Money: How Gary White and Matt Damon are Bridging the Gap 33:11

2M ago33:11

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The World Bank estimated in 2016 it would take $1.7 trillion USD to achieve universal access to clean water and sanitation by 2030. By other estimates that amount is now even higher. Gary White is the CEO and Co-founder, along with Matt Damon, of Water.org and WaterEquity. The two also co-wrote the book The Worth of Water: Our Story of Chasing Solu…

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Quenching Desert Thirst: What Will It ‘Take’? 38:05

2M ago38:05

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What is the true price of water? Considering growth and climate, how do we address the gap between demand and supply? Could we achieve water security by moving it across borders to dry regions like the American Southwest? John Take, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at Stantec, discusses importing water, desalination efforts, and whether no infrast…

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#34 - Dr. Tina Thomson - How is Data Transforming Catastrophe Reinsurance? 50:17

2M ago50:17

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In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Tina Thomson, Global Head of Research and International Catastrophe Analytics at Gallagher Re, from Gallagher Re, a reinsurance broker. The topics discussed relate to better information management, focusing on digital data and decision-making in the context of catastrophe modeling. Tina elaborates on her role and …

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Repairing eroded and incised waterways, with Van Clothier 24:21

2M ago24:21

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In today’s episode I spoke with Van Clothier about an innovative and subtle water erosion mitigation technique, and how to build a one rock dam. I know this might seem oddly specific, but after an interview with Brad Lancaster last season, he talked about how he’s been learning from people like Van and his mentor Bill Zeedyk about smaller, less int…

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#33 - Tim Flower - Data and Digital Innovations in the Rail Sector 57:31

2M ago57:31

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In this episode of the BimTube Podcast, Steven hosts Tim Flower, UK Account Director for KONUX. They explore data integration, digital analytics, business intelligence, and systems integration in the rail industry. >Tim's LinkedIn Key Points: Tim Flower's career from data entry to Chief Intelligent Infrastructure Engineer at Network Rail. KONUX's u…

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Season 5 Trailer 1:50

2M ago1:50

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Freshwater is essential for life on Earth, but analysts at the World Bank say more often than not, there's either too little, too much, or the water is contaminated and polluted. We look at whether desalinating ocean water and piping it across the desert would really solve water scarcity, why some cities and towns keep flooding, and how much is too…

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Regenerating lakes and ponds with floating islands, with Bruce Kania 56:54

2M ago56:54

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I had done one other episode in the past on the topic of floating wetlands that I’d like to revisit today as we continue with this series on regenerative water solutions. In today’s episode I got to speak with Bruce Kania of Floating Island International which developed their patented Biohaven floating island technology as a solution to algae-ridde…

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The 2022 Yellowstone Flood – The History of Flooding in Yellowstone National Park 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. In this episode, we are focusing on the history of flooding in Yellowstone National Park. Park historian Alicia Murphy shares how the 1918 flood in the park was eerily similar to the 202…

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Reviving urban waterways with floating wetlands, with Galen Fulford 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Today we’re going to take a look at fresh water systems and specifically, how to decontaminate them through biological methods. Some of you may remember an interview I did with Tom Duncan about his floating wetlands and how they can be used to clean up excessive nutrients and pollutants back in season 1. Today I’ll be expanding on that technique si…

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Successful design and construction of wetlands, with Tom Biebighauser 1:37:52

3M ago1:37:52

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One of the most crucial natural environments for the health and stability of landscape hydrology are wetlands. They also usually happen to be areas of the highest density of wildlife and biodiversity when they are healthy and functioning well. At the same time wetlands in all their different forms are highly endangered, being the targets for mileni…

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The Future of On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion 28:12

3M ago28:12

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In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses the future of anaerobic digestion, including influential policies and programs, and whether or not it may have a place on Iowa swine farms in the future. Talkin' Crap is one year old and we would greatly appreciate your feedback by completing a survey. The survey should take less than five minutes and will he…

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The 2022 Yellowstone Flood – Superintendent Cam Sholly 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

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In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. In this episode, we are focusing on the flood experience in Yellowstone National Park. Superintendent Cam Sholly shares stories of how Yellowstone National Park ensured the safety of vis…

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The story of soil through a microscope, with Isadora Schmidt 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Continuing with my series highlighting badass local people around my community here in Spain, I was really pleased to be able to share this conversation that I had with a new close friend of mine and soil health advocate extraordinaire, Isadora Shmidt. I was first passed Isa’s contact by another good friend, Noemi, who is also part of the Soil Food…

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#32 - John Nortcliffe - Revolutionising Architecture with Digital Insights 57:36

3M ago57:36

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Join us on the Bim Tube podcast as we chat with John Nortcliffe, Arb RIBA, founder of Redhead Architects. With over 20 years of experience in the field, John shares his journey and insights into the impact of digital data and Building Information Modelling (BIM) on modern architecture. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-nortcliffe-7…

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Keys to successful regenerative farm transition, with Andre Antunes 1:11:45

3M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

I have to admit, there is an unsung hero behind many of my favorite interviews of the past couple years. Connections and recommendations to some of the people who I’ve learned the most from in some recent discussions with people like Phyllis Van Ambraugh, Ben Taylor Davies, Ian Robertson, Ed Brown, and others have all come from a good friend of min…

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The 2022 Yellowstone Flood – Stories from Red Lodge, Montana 1:12:59

3M ago1:12:59

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In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. For the first episode, we are visiting Red Lodge, Montana, a town of about 2,500 people that relies on Yellowstone visitors for their livelihood. We will hear stories of the flood from K…

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Welcome to Bison Jam! 1:32

3M ago1:32

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Welcome to the inaugural season of Bison Jam, a podcast that focuses on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This podcast will share stories of the people, wildlife, and places in this vast and wild ecosystem. In this inaugural season, we are following the story of the June 2022 flood. This flood event produced the highest recorded flows ever in the …

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Ted Ulrich : Hindu and Christian Thought 43:34

3M ago43:34

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The practice of managing holistically, and lobbying for regenerative agriculture in Europe, with Meghan Sapp 1:23:43

3M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

As I continue to make connections and find people in my local area who are working on regenerative projects and supporting progress in Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, I’ve been amazed at the talented, courageous, and inspiring people that I’ve come into contact with. I’ve already interviewed a few in recent episodes such as Sara Garcia, and Aline …

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#31 - Clay Starr - Revolutionising Architecture: From BIM to Digital Twins 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In the latest BimTube podcast episode, Steven interviews Clay Starr, Architecture, Urban Design & Planning Lead at Esri, delving into significant advancements in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The conversation centres on the integration of cutting-edge technologies and data-driven strategies to enhance project outco…

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Farming for both local and regional change, with Anne Van Leeuwen: part 2 49:19

4M ago49:19

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Today we’ll be continuing with the second part of my discussion with Anne Van Leeuwen from Bodemzicht in the Netherlands. In case you missed the first part, I recommend going back for some context where Anne spoke about how she and her partner Ricardo got started in Farming and the evolution of their farm at the original location. In this second ha…

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#30 - Greg Cocks - Digital Transformation in GIS and Hydrology 1:00:51

4M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Digital Transformation in GIS and Hydrology: Insights and Innovations With Geg Cocks, Senior Applied Researcher | Spatial Data Scientist | 3DHP (R&D) Technical Lead In this episode of the BimTube podcast, host Steven is joined by Greg Cocks MSc, an expert in spatial data management. Greg shares his journey from New Zealand to becoming a U.S. citize…

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Farming for both local and regional change, with Anne Van Leeuwen 56:10

4M ago56:10

56:10

Today’s conversation is the first of a two part conversation with Anne Va Leeuwen from Bodemzicht in the Netherlands that I’ve been looking forward to for quite a few years. Anne and her husband Ricardo and I met for the first time at the first Climate Farmers conference in Germany 3 years ago. By then they were already building a reputation in the…

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