

Water Values Podcast
Dave McGimpsey
The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
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Jul 19, 2016 • 0sec
TWV 089 – Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law with Professor Bo Abrams
Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the Eastern US has developed over time from the English common law to riparianism in its several forms. It’s a fascinating look at how economics, climate, municipal growth and other factors shape the development of the law. Bo posits that Western US & Eastern US water law are converging on each other and identifies the issues ahead as Eastern and Western US water law co

Jul 19, 2016 • 46min
Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law
Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the Eastern US has developed over time from the English common law to riparianism in its several forms. It’s a fascinating look at how economics, climate, municipal growth and other factors shape the development of the law.

Jul 5, 2016 • 0sec
TWV 088 – Utility Infrastructure Needs with Bluefield Research President Reese Tisdale
Knowledge is power, and this week, Reese Tisdale brings some serious knowledge about water infrastructure needs culled from the work of his firm, Bluefield Research. Reese takes us on a journey from Bluefield’s origins to how it researches and develops water market intelligence. He further provides tremendous insight into how various factors affect the water industry. You’ll truly enjoy Reese’s thoughts and opinions on the water market.

Jul 5, 2016 • 37min
Utility Infrastructure Needs
Knowledge is power, and this week, Reese Tisdale brings some serious knowledge about water infrastructure needs culled from the work of his firm, Bluefield Research. Reese takes us on a journey from Bluefield’s origins to how it researches and develops water market intelligence. He further provides tremendous insight into how various factors affect the water industry. You’ll truly enjoy Reese’s thoughts and opinions on the water market.

Jun 21, 2016 • 33min
Entrepreneurship in the Water Sector
Steeped in entrepreneurialism, Megan Glover helped launch 120WaterAudit as her first foray into water entrepreneurship. She discusses how she got involved with 120WaterAudit, its lab quality testing services for water supplies, launch issues, and...

Jun 21, 2016 • 0sec
TWV 087 – Entrepreneurship in the Water Sector with 120WaterAudit’s Megan Glover
Steeped in entrepreneurialism, Megan Glover helped launch 120WaterAudit as her first foray into water entrepreneurship. She discusses how she got involved with 120WaterAudit, its lab quality testing services for water supplies, launch issues, and more. Megan layers in her observations about water entrepreneurship and how it differs from tech entrepreneurship. The end result? A great product that proves we need more people with Megan’s entrepreneurial spirit engaged in the water sector.

Jun 7, 2016 • 35min
Slaking Texas’ Thirst
Noted Texas water figure Carlos Rubinstein discusses a wide range of Texas water issues that you will easily recognize as applying to other areas of the country and world. Carlos explains the Texas water governance structure and water planning horizon. He explains the nuts and bolts of Texas’ innovative program for funding infrastructure and how projects involving public-private partnerships are eligible for incentives typically reserved for strictly municipal and other quasi-governmental entity projects.

Jun 7, 2016 • 0sec
TWV 086 – Slaking Texas’ Thirst with Carlos Rubinstein
Noted Texas water figure Carlos Rubinstein discusses a wide range of Texas water issues that you will easily recognize as applying to other areas of the country and world. Carlos explains the Texas water governance structure and water planning horizon. He explains the nuts and bolts of Texas’ innovative program for funding infrastructure and how projects involving public-private partnerships are eligible for incentives typically reserved for strictly municipal and other quasi-governmental entity projects.

May 17, 2016 • 0sec
TWV 085 – Water Conflict in Mexico with Raul Pacheco-Vega
Raul Pacheco-Vega joins The Water Values Podcast Raul Pacheco-Vega joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses a wide range of issues affecting water. Our first topic was water conflict in Mexico, then we discussed the politics of global sanitation, and finally, we addressed privatization and public-private partnerships. Raul gave a great interview, and you’ll surely find his thoughts on these issues interesting and thought-provoking.

May 17, 2016 • 40min
Water Conflict in Mexico
Raul Pacheco-Vega joins The Water Values Podcast Raul Pacheco-Vega joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses a wide range of issues affecting water. Our first topic was water conflict in Mexico, then we discussed the politics of global sanitation, and finally, we addressed privatization and public-private partnerships. Raul gave a great interview, and you’ll surely find his thoughts on these issues interesting and thought-provoking.