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Clyde Snow Water PodcastWe Are Moving!!Hello Ripple Effect Listeners!I have some very exciting news. After 10 wonderful years with Clyde Snow & Sessions I am moving to Culp & Kelly, LLP and CK Blueshift. This organization works on some of the West’s most pressing water problems and I am thrilled to be joining their ranks. In this new position I will be focusing on water policy matters and multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts. Clyde Snow’s water team will continue to provide excellent client service for more traditional water law needs.As part of this move, we are moving Ripple Effect to a new...
2025-04-0301 minClyde Snow Water Podcast193: Steve Clyde, ReflectionsSteve Clyde, Senior Partner and Chair of the Natural Resources Practice Group at Clyde Snow & Sessions, joins us to talk about his 40 year legal career in Utah water. Steve is an esteemed Utah water lawyer responsible for shaping decades of Utah water law and mentor to countless Utah water attorneys. A wonderful discussion, personal thank you from Ripple Effect's host, and look to the future!
2025-03-3145 minClyde Snow Water Podcast187: Incorporating Watershed Improvements into Land Use PlanningDoug Clyde, Project Manager for High Altitude Watershed Planning for Mountain Resort Consulting and former Member of Summit County Council Planning Commission, joins us to talk about the importance of watershed health and incorporating watershed protections to land use planning rules and regulations. We discuss the specifics of the Kamas Valley in Summit County, Utah as a prime example of high altitude valleys, rural development, and how prospective land use planning can protect the water quality of a critical tributary to the Great Salt Lake.
2025-02-081h 02Clyde Snow Water Podcast184: Utah Statewide Water Marketing Strategies!Brett Bovee of Westwater Resources joins your host Emily Lewis to discuss the Utah Water Marketing Strategies Project. For the last 4 years Brett and Emily have been working with a Project Management Team of Clyde Snow, Westwater, HDR Engineering, the Utah Division of Water Resources, and the Utah Division of Water Rights to pilot the Utah Water Banking Act and to distill lessons learned into broader Statewide Water Marketing Strategies. This is a project near and dear to our hearts and a MUST listen.
2025-01-1856 minClyde Snow Water Podcast172: Colorado Airborne Snow Measurement GroupPage Weil, Senior Water Resources at LRE and Erik Skeie, Special Projects Coordinator at Colorado Water Conservation Board, join us to discuss airborne snow observatory efforts in Colorado. This is a great companion episode to our earlier discussion regarding Utah’s ASO efforts. This episodes goes further into the organization and function of the Colorado Airborne Snow Measurement Group and they are helping stakeholder members use ASO data to their advantage. Fantastic discussion! Check out their website https://coloradosnow.org/
2024-10-0441 minClyde Snow Water Podcast169: Airborne Snow Observatories – “Flights, Flakes, and Forecasts”Jeff Deems from Airborne Snow Observatories and Lily Bosworth from the Colorado River Authority of Utah join us to talk about their joint venture to more accurately measure snowpack in the Colorado Basin. ASO employs a new flight technology using a combination of LIDAR and a high resolution spectrometer to remotely sense the depth of snowpack and get the snow water equivalent. This data is used for better snow run-off forecasting and reservoir operations. A really cool technology with the potential to be incredibly helpful in the coming years. Check-out the Authority’s very cool public ASO Data Site to...
2024-08-2342 minClyde Snow Water Podcast164: Zundel v. RamsdellClyde Snow’s own Nate Broadhurst joins us to talk about a recent Utah Court of Appeals decision distinguishing the difference between water rights and water shares. Spoiler, water rights are real property and water shares are personal property governed by corporate law. Great discussion and some clarity on a topic that continues to plague Utah law.
2024-07-1953 minClyde Snow Water Podcast147: Snow Report 2023-2024Jordan Clayton, Supervisor for the Utah Snow Survey at NRCS, joins us to discuss the status of Utah’s snow year and our water supply. Good news – after a slow start, the State is overall at 102% of normal. Bad news – we have a long way to go in the water year and we need to keep watching. Super informative and timely discussion.
2024-01-2641 minClyde Snow Water Podcast121: Snowpack Analysis: 2023 is Big!Jordan Clayton, Supervisor of Utah Snow Survey at the NRCS/USDA, provides a very insightful discussion about snow pack data and prediction tools. Extremely informative discussion unpacking what data we collect, how it is used, and what to be looking for in the future as we address a changing climate. Must listen. Oh, and 2023 is a massive water year. Very exciting.
2023-02-1742 minClyde Snow Water Podcast87: Water Asset Advising A great discussion with Nicola Lei Ravello, Responsible Investment Analyst of White Stag Investing. A continuation of our conversation on water in financial markets.To listen to our other episodes on this topic check out:Ripple Effect 85: ESG Reporting and WaterRipple Effect 70: Corporate Water Stewardship
2022-04-0748 minClyde Snow Water Podcast86: Water Banking Writ Large Free roaming discussion with Todd Votteler (Editor-in-Chief, Texas Water Journal, Host of Talk + Water Podcast, Owner of Collaborative Water Resolution) about the initiation of Texas's review of water banking and water marketing programs. Todd provides some interesting insights into the complexity of Texas groundwater laws and the history of the Edwards Aquifer. A good working dialogue about unpacking what it means to create a "water market."
2022-03-3159 minClyde Snow Water Podcast85: ESG Reporting and WaterMatthew Howard, Vice President of Water Stewardship at The Water Council, talks us through coming ESG reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, the Water Council’s WAVE program, and the importance of third party verification. A great discussion the water community should be following and paying attention to.
2022-03-2439 minClyde Snow Water Podcast84: 2022 Utah Legislative ReviewNathan Bracken and Peter Gessel of Smith Hartvigsen review the 2022 Utah Legislative Session. We discuss several key bills affecting the Great Salt Lake, activity on Utah Lake, and several other bills affecting water in the state. A timely and topical conversation!To listen to episodes mentioned in this conversation check out:Episode 25: Navigating Our Way - Fred Donaldson of the Utah Attorney General’s Office walks us through the State of Utah’s claim to and contemporary management of submerged sovereign lands.Episode 50: Drought Triage - Kelly Kopp, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Plants, Soil...
2022-03-1749 minClyde Snow Water Podcast83: Russia, Ukraine, and WaterDr. Michael Stanley Gallisdorfer, applied physical geographer, walks us through the effect access to water has had on the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the past and it's application to the recent invasion of Ukraine.
2022-03-1046 minClyde Snow Water Podcast82: Atmospheric Water HarvestingDr. Anjali Mulchandani, Assistant Professor at University of New Mexico and leader of their Water and Environmental Resource Sustainability Group, walks us through what atmospheric water harvesting is, how it works, where it works, and the potential it holds for the future. A fascinating discussion!To check out more of Anajli's work visit her Google Scholar profile page here.
2022-03-0454 minClyde Snow Water Podcast81: What Does a Water Lawyer Do?Great discussion with Graham Gilbert, Partner at Parsons Behle & Latimer, about the bread and butter of a water law practice. We discuss the wide variety of topics a water lawyer interacts with and the joy of working in a collegiate and challenging area of law.
2022-02-2537 minClyde Snow Water Podcast80: Provo River CommissionerGreat discussion with Scott Bergendorf about his role as the Provo River Commissioner . We discuss the brass tacks of water distribution as well as barriers and opportunities for addressing distribution challenges. Very helpful discussion about a key element of Utah water law and management.
2022-02-1741 minClyde Snow Water Podcast79: Ag. Optimization Task Force 2.0 Niel Allen, Professor Emeritus and Matt Yost, Agro-Climate Extension Specialist and Director of Crops at Utah State University, give us an update on the Utah Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force. We talk through some of the Tasks Force's findings and preliminary recommendations. We also discuss the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food's Ag. Water Optimization grant funding opportunities.To listen to Matt Yost's first episode of Ripple Effect check out Episode 63.To learn more information about Eddy Covariance Towers check out Episode 36.Check out the Task Force Website here and learn more about the Water Optimization Pr...
2022-02-1042 minClyde Snow Water Podcast78: Drinking Water RegulationsColt Smith of the Utah Division of Drinking Water provides an extremely useful overview of public water supplier regulations. A very, very informative and engaging discussion!
2022-02-0343 minClyde Snow Water PodcastRipple Effect Rewind! - Power for the PeopleThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 14: Power for the People; Sorenson Engineering walks us through the benefits, considerations, and potential for small hydroelectric facilities in canal and distribution systems.
2022-01-2755 minClyde Snow Water Podcast77: Ten Strategies for the ColoradoTaylor Hawes, Colorado River Program Director at the Nature Conservancy, and Amy McCoy, AMP Insights, join us to discuss their work on the recently published Ten Strategies for Climate Resilience in the Colorado River Basin. Great discussion on concrete actions for resiliency.
2022-01-2038 minClyde Snow Water Podcast76: Welcome 2022!Jeff DenBleyker of Jacobs Engineering joins Emily Lewis to discuss highlights from 2021 and trends and themes for 2022. More information on topics talked about in this episode can be found in the previous episodes below:Matt Yost - Episode 66: Agricultural EfficienciesMoleaer - Episode 61: Nanobubbles Will Blow Your Mind!
2022-01-1441 minClyde Snow Water Podcast75: Grant Funding for Water ProjectsTia Cavendar, Founder and CEO of Dig Deep Research walks us through her company’s proprietary process of matching local water suppliers with grant funding opportunities. By taking a holistic look at a water supplier’s funding needs and grant opportunities Dig Deep makes sustainable funding plans for its clients. A seriously helpful service!
2022-01-0645 minClyde Snow Water PodcastRipple Effect Rewind! - Resilience Through Groundwater BankingThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 48: Resilience Through Groundwater Banking. James Bodnar, Water Transfers and Exchanges Program Manager at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, breaks down Metro’s innovative use of groundwater banking to provide urban resiliency in times of drought. A great discussion about the need for collaborative and creative efforts between agricultural and urban communities. This is a template to explore and copy across the West.
2021-12-3036 minClyde Snow Water PodcastRipple Effect Rewind! - Meeting the MomentThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 45: Meeting the Moment. Orianna Bretschger from Aquacycl talks about distributed infrastructure and her modular on-site waste water treatment system. A riveting conversation about bio-chemical reactions, the healthy role of capitalism, how to make a difference, and what is needed to make the future now.
2021-12-2351 minClyde Snow Water Podcast74: Pumped Hydro-Electric StorageMatthew Shapiro, of rPlus Energies, talks us through pumped energy storage projects, their role in the renewable energy portfolio, and key considerations for getting a project completed. Great discussion about a timely activity!
2021-12-1740 minClyde Snow Water PodcastRipple Effect Rewind! - The Future of Water DistributionThis week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on the discussion of episode 11: The Future of Water Distribution with Jay Humphrey of Emery Water Conservancy District and Amy Green from the Rural Water Technology Alliance. They unpack what it takes to measure and monitor a large scale distribution system. This is the future - a must listen.
2021-12-0946 minClyde Snow Water Podcast72: Non-Functional Turf Grass Be Gone!Assemblyman Howard Watts of the Nevada Assembly talks about Assembly Bill 356 and his work with the Southern Nevada Water Authority to remove non-functional grass. Great discussion about a useful and impactful program!
2021-12-0427 minClyde Snow Water Podcast71: Water Infrastructure for Indian CountryHeather Tanana, Assistant Research Professor and Wallace Stegner Center Fellow at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, Associate Faculty at Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, walks us through the exciting funding opportunities for Indian Country under the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill. Heather brings fantastic professional and personal insights to the discussion. Great listen! Click here for the full report of Recommendations for Operational, Administrative, Policy, and Regulatory Reform; Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribes.
2021-11-1936 minClyde Snow Water Podcast70: Corporate Water StewardshipCora Kammeyer, Senior Researcher at the Pacific Institute, talks us through her organization's work to implement the UN's CEO Water Mandate. Great discussion on the state of corporate water stewardship and next phases in a changing world.
2021-11-1128 minClyde Snow Water Podcast69: Water for the LakeMarcelle Shoop, Saline Lakes Program Director for the National Audubon Society, brings welcome news of legal efforts to find a means of bringing water to the Great Salt Lake. The National Audubon Society with working partners Rio Tinto Kennecott, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Division of Wildlife Resources, received authorization to bring almost 20,000 acre feet of water to the Lake.
2021-10-2839 minClyde Snow Water Podcast68: Regenerative AgricultureShelby Smith, Master's Candidate at the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, walks us through her recent research for The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Program about the state of regenerative agriculture and its impact on water conservation. A great discussion identifying the gaps in what we do and don’t know about a promising practice, and ideas on the next steps forward.
2021-10-2135 minClyde Snow Water Podcast67: That's a WRAPRalph Wurbs, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University discusses the State's Water Rights Analysis Package ("WRAP") modeling system. Ralph dives into the many ways the state of Texas uses one statewide modeling program to both inform state water resources planning and water permit management. An extremely useful tool!
2021-10-1447 minClyde Snow Water Podcast66: Environmental RightsFascinating discussion with James R. May, Distinguished Professor of Law at Widener University of Delaware, unpacking the components of what it means to recognize environmental rights. Great look at rethinking the function of our democracy to recognize and promote an innate right to a clean and healthy environment and a stable climate, and whether nature itself can possess rights. A good brain scrubber of a talk.
2021-10-0742 minClyde Snow Water Podcast65: Riparian Rights 101Joseph Dellapenna, former Professor of Law at the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova, current visiting Professor of Law at Beijing University in their school of national law, talks us through the history and application of Riparian water rights doctrine.
2021-09-301h 09Clyde Snow Water Podcast64: Happy CowsLewis Heaton of the North Dakota Grazing Land Coalition speaks with us about his association's practices for bringing modern grazing methods to North Dakota and alternative revenue streams for grazing operations.
2021-09-2328 minClyde Snow Water Podcast63: Agricultural EfficienciesMatt Yost, Assistant Professor, Agroclimate Extension Specialist, of Utah State University, gives a great breakdown of contemporary agricultural efficiency tools and techniques. He talks us through several different kinds of irrigation techniques as well as modern management and operations procedures. Agricultural efficiency is a key goal of western water policy and this is a fantastic brass tacks discussion of what that looks like on the ground.
2021-09-1643 minClyde Snow Water Podcast62: Generational ThinkingShay Myers of Owyhee Produce walks us through a contemporary agricultural process, including what keeps him up at night and what needs to happen for a brighter future. Great listen with an engaging guest!
2021-09-0954 minClyde Snow Water Podcast61: Nanobubbles will Blow Your Mind!Wow, wow, wow. This episode is a MUST LISTEN. Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer discusses his fascinating nanobubble technology and its applications in both the agricultural and municipal water sphere. This is a solution of the future we need to start applying today.
2021-09-0243 minClyde Snow Water Podcast60: Living Buildings and Going Net PositiveShan Arora walks us through the exciting Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech. The Kendeda Building is part of the Living Building Challenge and designed to be net positive in terms of its relationship with the environment. To address a rapidly degrading environment, society needs to embrace bold and innovate solutions – the Kendeda Building is just that. Visit livingbuilding.gatech.edu for video tours and more information about the Kendeda Building.
2021-08-2646 minClyde Snow Water Podcast59: Water Law 2.0A great free-ranging discussion with Robert Glennon (Regents Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, Chair of the Morris K. Udall Professor of Law & Public Policy Emeritus, and author of "Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It,") about barriers and opportunities within Western Water Law. Prof. Glennon brings decades of experience and perspective to a really fun, slightly wonky, discourse about the state of water and how to move forward. Parting words – don’t despair – the water community is creative, innovative, and up for the challenge.
2021-08-1949 minClyde Snow Water Podcast58: Connecting the DotsTodd Reeve of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation walks us through the group’s efforts to connect corporate partners with water conservation projects. It’s a great look into leveraging “win-win” scenarios that promote corporate sustainability goals and produce real wet water results. Great discussion with an innovative enterprise.
2021-08-1244 minClyde Snow Water Podcast57: Drought, Drought, DroughtCandice Hasenyager, Deputy Director of the Utah Division of Water Resources gives us an overview of Utah’s extreme drought conditions. It's real, it's nasty, and moving the water conversation forward. Great and timely listen.
2021-08-0536 minClyde Snow Water Podcast56: Funding For All!Mae Stevens of the Signal Water Group returns for a great discussion about the status of federal water funding and the many opportunities presented under the Biden Administration. There is a lot going on so hold your hats!
2021-07-2957 minClyde Snow Water Podcast55: Positive ExternalitiesColter DeVries - Ranch Investor Podcast, Professional Ranch Management, Broker MT WY CO, talks us through land use transitions in the Western United States and the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Ranching communities. Colter also talks about the future of tokenization of Ranch Properties and the potential for block-chain technologies to play a role in monetizing and tracking ranch assets.
2021-07-2241 minClyde Snow Water Podcast54: Insightful PerspectivesPulling from their decades of experience, David Pilz and Andrew Purkey of AMP Insights, provide a brass tacks discussion about what is needed to translate interest into a successful local water market. We cover the basic considerations, conditions, and context AMP Insights uses to assess partner goals, local market activity, and drivers when designing impactful water transactions. A rich and useful discussion for the water community.
2021-07-1547 minClyde Snow Water Podcast53: LEEDing the Way Emily E. Lewis has a great discussion about what is, what can be, and what is next! Whitney Ward, Principal at VCBO Architecture, walks us through the LEED Certification process and how our built environment impacts our water footprint. They dive into specific ways society can design buildings that are both functional and make the best of use of water and other limited resources.
2021-07-0843 minClyde Snow Water Podcast52: Cloud Seeding with CharlesCharles Holmgren of Holmgren Farms Inc. (and many other hats) talks about his experience in participating in the State of Utah’s cloud seeding program. A good discussion about the real world impacts and experiences with weather modification.
2021-07-0126 minClyde Snow Water Podcast51: Quick Trip Down Under Then Back to the BlockchainFraser McLeod, general water guru, provides a riveting discussion of how the Murray-Darling Basin approached their water scarcity issues and created one of the world’s most developed water markets. For the second half of the discussion Fraser talks through his most recent venture, WaterLedger, as a blockchain tool for facilitating water market activity. Great discussion with an expert in many water fields!
2021-06-251h 11Clyde Snow Water Podcast50: Drought TriageKelly Kopp, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Plants, Soils & Climate department at Utah State University, shares her extensive knowledge about landscape water conservation and water-wise plants and practices. The discussion runs the gambit from cutting edge research into drought tolerant turf grass and landscape ecosystem services to what you can do right now to conserve water and ease the impacts of drought (hint don’t overwater your grass – it doesn’t need and the savings makes a big impact on our water footprint).
2021-06-1746 minClyde Snow Water Podcast49: What is a Water Futures Market?Cora Kammeyer of the Pacific Institute walks us through the new California Water Futures Market. We break down what it is, how it functions, and what its impact might be on the water community. A must listen!
2021-06-1049 minClyde Snow Water Podcast48: Resilience Through Groundwater BankingJames Bodnar, Water Transfers and Exchanges Program Manager at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, breaks down Metro’s innovative use of groundwater banking to provide urban resiliency in times of drought. A great discussion about the need for collaborative and creative efforts between agricultural and urban communities. This is a template to explore and copy across the West.
2021-06-0335 minClyde Snow Water Podcast47: ReflectionsA year after the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Emily sits down with Laura Briefer, Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, for a look back over 2020. Laura provides some great insights on lessons learned, surprising discoveries, and a stronger path forward for Salt Lake City utilities.
2021-05-2743 minClyde Snow Water Podcast46: Useful AssetsA fantastic talk with Alex Loucopoulos of Sciens Water, an alternative asset management firm. Alex breaks down the need for capital investment in mid-level water infrastructure and projects. This is a great look at how a private ownership model can address critical water needs.
2021-05-1349 minClyde Snow Water Podcast45: Meeting the MomentOrianna Bretschger from Aquacycl talks about distributed infrastructure and her modular on-site waste water treatment system. A riveting conversation about bio-chemical reactions, the healthy role of capitalism, how to make a difference, and what is needed to make the future now.
2021-05-0650 minClyde Snow Water Podcast44: Utilizing the CommunityA must listen again! Tony Parrott, CEO, and Sharise Horn, Director of Community Benefits and Partnerships from the Louisville & Jefferson County Sewer District give us a GREAT overview of their recruitment, retention, and procurement policies. Their plan is both pragmatic and progressive and one to model to create a utility that is inclusive, forward thinking, and built for the conditions of today. Great conversation with leaders in the field.
2021-04-2946 minClyde Snow Water Podcast43: Silver-BuckshotJesse Clark of Stream Landscape Architecture and Planning talks us through his many projects and the importance of urban stream health and creative storm water solutions. Great discussion about the importance of many small positive actions.
2021-04-2240 minClyde Snow Water Podcast42: Back to the Lake!In a companion episode to our Bonnie Baxter talk, Jaimi Butler of the Great Salt Lake Institute takes us back the Great Salt Lake and unpack one more layer of this fascinating jewel of an inland sea.
2021-04-1545 minClyde Snow Water Podcast41: The WaterTowerThis is a recipe for success. Kristan VandenHeuval of The Water Tower in Buford, Georgia, walks us through their "ecosystem of innovation." Kristan and her team are building a novel and impactful approach to supporting smaller scale utilities and helping the surrounding communities succeed.
2021-04-0830 minClyde Snow Water Podcast40: From Mars and Life ItselfTHIS IS A MUST LISTEN conversation with Bonnie Baxter, Professor of Biology and Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College. Bonnie talks about several key Institute programs, including their partnership with NASA to explore microbial links between the Great Salt Lake and Mars. Be prepared to stretch your mind.
2021-04-0139 minClyde Snow Water Podcast39: What's Up With Wetlands?Diane Menuz, Wetland Coordinator with Utah Geologic Survey discusses the importance of wetlands and her role in mapping. assessing, and understanding Utah's wetland environments. Great context for why and how information about wetlands can be used to inform decision making.
2021-03-2540 minClyde Snow Water Podcast38: Water Banking Washington StyleDan Haller of Aspect Consulting takes us through Washington's Trust Water Rights Program and how water banking works on the ground in the state. Great discussion with many parallels to our efforts in Utah.
2021-03-1955 minClyde Snow Water Podcast37: Law of the River - Speed Edition!A MUST listen fast paced talk with Jason Robison, Professor and Writer of all things Colorado River. Jason gives a fantastic overview of the history of the Colorado River Compact, various highlights and key pieces of the Law of the River, where we are going and what to expect. Jason brings a wonderful perspective from his "confluence" of study of water law, western land use, and tribal issues. A great primer and jumping off place for those interested in Colorado issues. We will have Jason back!
2021-02-1849 minClyde Snow Water Podcast36: So That's the Eddy in Eddy Covariance TowerPaul Inkenbrandt walks us through the role of the Utah Geologic Survey, some of the State's groundwater monitoring measures, and UGS's burgeoning Eddy Covariance Tower system. Great discussion of the "on the ground" and below the ground activities in the State.
2021-02-1238 minClyde Snow Water Podcast35: Conservation as CatalystKeith Larson and Thayne Clark of Bowen Collins bring it home with a great discussion on the Bear River Project and the role of conservation on informing and potentially delaying the need for large scale infrastructure projects. Great discussion with two incredibly knowledgeable individuals. Watch their Great Salt Lake Advisory Council Presentation from 9.9.2020 here. And, check out the Great Salt Lake Advisory Council Conservation Impacts Study here.
2021-01-2948 minClyde Snow Water Podcast34: Building a MarketGreat discussion with Kristina Ribellia, Founder and Chief Operations Director of Western Water Market. We discuss gaps in the water market and how to build a platform that is useful for water users, professionals, and western water market knowledge.
2021-01-2238 minClyde Snow Water Podcast33: Winter WildspacesA good discussion with Todd Walton, Executive Director of Winter Wildlands Alliance, about watershed protection from a very different and unexpected angle. We discuss the importance of organizational effectiveness.
2021-01-0835 minClyde Snow Water Podcast32: Knitting it TogetherTed Knowlton, Deputy Director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council, walks us through the complex and critical work of the WFRC. He highlights the need for integrated planning as necessary for building our best communities. Water, transportation, and community character all play a role in designing the Utah of the future.
2020-12-3143 minClyde Snow Water Podcast31: Call to ActionEnergetic discussion with Mae Stevens, Executive Vice President and Chair of Signal Water Group. Mae walks us through the contemporary history of federal funding for water projects (spoiler steep decline), water funding trends, and what to look out for under a new Biden Administration. Importantly, she reminds us the need for citizens to call their representatives and request federal support of water projects.
2020-12-1747 minClyde Snow Water Podcast30: WCWEP for the Win-Win-Win-WinGREAT discussion with Devin McKrola from Central Utah Water Conservancy District breaking down the Wasatch County Water Efficiency Project. This truly is an amazing project with so many benefits to the citizens of Utah. Plus we get to water dork out about the Morse Decree!
2020-12-1143 minClyde Snow Water Podcast29: PlacemakingDave Skuodas from the Mile High Flood District discusses the unique way his agency tackles urban stream challenges and mitigates flooding impacts. As a “placemaker” the District’s multi-disciplinary approach protects people and property while turning urban stream environments into inviting spaces to gather and engage with nature and the community. Really cool projects and a good discussion.
2020-12-0344 minClyde Snow Water Podcast28: Betting on a Sure Thing?Brian Jackson of the Environmental Defense Fund walks us through Colorado’s Constitutional Amendment DD and how taxing sports betting has become a new revenue source for water projects. Who knew the pandemic would make table tennis the highest grossing sport for betting – weird and strange times.
2020-11-2543 minClyde Snow Water Podcast27: Change for the BetterFantastic and timely discussion with Dr. Danya Rumore, Director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Environmental Dispute Resolution Program. Dr. Rumore discusses the need for collaborative efforts to resolve complicated problems and how to move toward a shared vision for the future.
2020-11-0550 minClyde Snow Water Podcast26: Easing the Way AheadCrystal Simons of the American Conservation Experience discusses the importance and function of conservation easements as a means of private land conservation and potential applications to the water field.
2020-10-2945 minClyde Snow Water Podcast25: Navigating Our WayFred Donaldson of the Utah Attorney General’s Office walks us through the State of Utah’s claim to and contemporary management of submerged sovereign lands.
2020-10-2241 minClyde Snow Water Podcast24: Vote Yes on Amendment DSteve Clyde and Emily Lewis break down 2020 Constitutional Amendment D – Municipal Water Rights. Learn what the proposed amendment does and why it gives much needed flexibility to our municipal suppliers.
2020-10-1426 minClyde Snow Water Podcast23: Adjudicating the Big PictureGreat discussion with Sarah Shechter Assistant Utah Attorney General unpacking the significance and substance of Utah’s Water Rights General Adjudication process.
2020-10-0843 minClyde Snow Water Podcast22: Hot Springs to the Rescue!A soothing balm for our turbulent time. Great discussion with Paige Byron Curry on the history, importance, and redevelopment of Astoria Hot Springs - a very special place and reminder of the cultural importance of water.
2020-10-0234 minClyde Snow Water Podcast21: River CitySoren Simonsen, Executive Director of the Jordan River Commission, discusses the importance of vibrant urban water ways and the Commission’s efforts to revitalize the Jordan River corridor.
2020-09-2541 minClyde Snow Water Podcast20: Risky BusinessChris Peacock Founder and CEO of AquaOso Technology breaks down his water risk platform and how it is paving the way for better decision making and collaboration. A MUST listen.
2020-09-1841 minClyde Snow Water Podcast19: A Quality ConversationErica Gaddis breaks down her role as the Director of the Utah Division of Water Quality and the Division's top priorities for the future. Low impact development, nutrient plans, and wastewater treatment upgrades all play a critical role in protecting the State's waters.
2020-09-1149 minClyde Snow Water Podcast18: Water BankingA discussion with Emily Lewis, Utah Water Banking Project Manager, about the Utah Water Banking Project and state wide water marketing report. This educational discussion is intended to inform water users about the status of the project and initial considerations for thinking about potentially developing a water bank in your area.
2020-09-0335 minClyde Snow Water Podcast17: Fire on the MountainLaura Ault, Utah Shared Stewardship Coordinator, walks us through current efforts to transform how Utah manages its forest health in key watersheds. This new model moves us toward the goal of integrated inter-agency management and could serve as blueprint for how to manage other connected areas of the water sector.
2020-08-2134 minClyde Snow Water Podcast16: Reclaiming the DiscussionA talk with Mike Luers of the Snyderville Basin Reclamation District regarding water reclamation and reuse. Interesting tidbits about fish on Prozac and re-framing the narrative on waste water.
2020-08-1446 minClyde Snow Water Podcast15: Block By BlockA lively discussion with Eric Vogeler about block chain technologies and how they might apply in water concert and assist the future of water management.
2020-08-0745 minClyde Snow Water Podcast14: Power for the PeopleFantastic discussion with Sorenson Engineering on the benefits, considerations, and potential for small hydroelectric facilities in canal and distribution systems.
2020-07-3155 minClyde Snow Water Podcast13: Everybody WinsA discussion with Paul Burnett of Trout Unlimited unpacking the structure and multifaceted benefits of an instream flow project.
2020-07-2334 minClyde Snow Water Podcast12: Moving Up!Elesif McDonald breaks down vertical farming in an exciting discussion about agriculture of the future.
2020-07-1632 minClyde Snow Water Podcast11: The Future of Water DistributionA discussion with Jay Humphrey of Emery Water Conservancy District and Amy Green from the Rural Water Technology Alliance unpacking what it takes to measure and monitor a large scale distribution system. This is the future - a must listen.
2020-07-0945 minClyde Snow Water Podcast10: Can ASR Save The Day?A discussion with Jeff Davis regarding aquifer storage and recovery projects. Can they help Utah meet its complex growth and demand patterns?
2020-07-0238 minClyde Snow Water Podcast09: Calculating the ClimateA compliment to Episode 8, an in-depth discussion with Seth Arens of the Western Water Assessment breaking down climate models and executing stakeholder climate/drought planning. Get your science hat on and let’s get to work!
2020-06-2644 minClyde Snow Water Podcast08: Including Climate ChangeBrian McInerney, recently retired Hydrologist for the National Weather Service, breaks down climate projections for Utah, his work with the Utah Climate Project, and the importance of including objective climate science in water management and planning.
2020-06-1850 minClyde Snow Water Podcast07: Financing the FutureEmily Lewis sits down with John Crandall - Managing Director of Stifel's Public Finance Team and return guest Laura Briefer - Director of SLC Department of Public Utilities. A timely and informative episode on the impacts of COVID-19 disruptions for municipal water rates and water infrastructure funding.
2020-06-1159 minClyde Snow Water Podcast06: To Market, To MarketA discussion with Bret Bovee of WestWater Research about the mechanics of water markets and considerations for increasing water market activity. Extremely informative and timely!
2020-06-0542 min
Clyde Snow Water Podcast05: Bang for Your BuckUtah Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force – A discussion with Rep. Tim Hawkes and Jeff DenBleyker of Jacobs Engineering on the formation, purpose, and practices of the Task Force. Highlights include why focusing on agricultural water efficiencies is critical to solving Utah’s water growing water demand and how to make those practices benefit local producers.
2020-05-2735 min
Clyde Snow Water Podcast04: WOTUS - Primer and PracticalityA discussion with Joan Card at Culp & Kelly regarding the history and significance of the final Waters of the United States Rule.
2020-04-3038 min
Clyde Snow Water Podcast03: Getting on the Cannabis TrainHannah Follender and Jon Clyde join the discussion to talk about Utah’s new and growing cannabis industry and the nexus with federal water projects.
2020-03-1140 min
Clyde Snow Water Podcast02: Salt Lake City Out in FrontSalt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer discusses the scale and scope of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. We also discuss the core principles informing her leadership of the Department and priorities for 21st century municipal supplier.
2020-03-1137 min
Clyde Snow Water Podcast01: Massive Canals and Lots of MintThe heart of the Bear River Canal Company system has been in operation since the late 1880s. BRCC representatives Curtis Marble and Trevor Nielson discuss Company history, coming challenges, and opportunities for the future.
2020-03-1137 min
Introduction to my New Podcasts seriesEpisode # 21 Lost in a Snow Storm up in the MountainWe had a group of high school kids on a hike and we got lost in a snow storm. We were saved by ????
2018-10-1611 min