Tapped

Exploring the challenges of sustainable farming in Southern Arizona, including water scarcity and adapting to climate change. The podcast discusses the viability of small farming in the region, the use of modern farming techniques and crop diversity, and the need for water conservation in Arizona agriculture amid the Colorado River crisis.

The podcast explores the history and challenges of water management in Southern Arizona, specifically focusing on the Tohono O’odham Nation and their sustainable practices. It discusses the intricate canal systems built by the Huhugam and Tahanaothum tribes, the impact of the DAWS Act on tribal lands, water management in a desert community, and the practice of dryland farming. The episode also highlights efforts for water rights, legislation for Colorado River Water access, and preserving cultural traditions.

Wildfire seasons are growing longer and doing more damage in the American West. The City of Bisbee’s water system for fighting fires is so antiquated that it’s slowing the fire department down and causing more destruction. Town leaders are working to get money for a new system that wouldn’t just prepare Bisbee to fight major fires, but also bring its water infrastructure on the whole up to speed.

Introducing Tapped, a podcast where we tell our stories - the stories of people living with the cost of drought in the Southwest, and what we can do to mitigate it.