H2O Talk: Water - Environment - Society
This podcast will focus on a variety of water resources related topics and the interrelationship of water to our environment and society. The Podcast will be hosted by Tom Bellinger, and Joe Lyons. Dr. Thomas Bellinger, a professionally certified hydrologist and professor has over 40 years in the water science field with the Department of Interior and is currently on the faculty at the University of Colorado - Denver and the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Joe Lyons is an experienced Hydraulic Engineer/Hydrologist who has worked in the water science field with the Department of Interior. Tom and Joe have bee colleagues and friends for over 38 years. Podcasts will touch on issues such as climate change, water use and distribution, ground and surface water, water law, rivers, glaciers, snow, wetlands, etc. The Podcast format will vary from a host to host discussion to a discussion the between the co-hosts and invited guests with expertise on a variety of topics. Eventually, listeners may be invited to call in with questions. The podcast will run 25-40 minutes on a bi-weekly basis. Note that season one was a pilot season with Tom Bellinger as host. Season two began the co-hosting format with Tom Bellinger and Tom Cech. The third season in 2024 was be co-hosted by the ”two Toms” and Greg. Our 4th Season, starting in January 2025 will be hosted by Tom Bellinger, Joe Lyons with a variety of new topics on water. Stay Tuned! The co-hosts can be contacted through email at h2otalkpodcast@aol.com.
Episodes
This episode will be a twist from the last. Our last show focused on removal of dams. This episode will focus on a dam nearing construction in northern Colorado.
Our guest this week is Rachel Stevens the communications specialist for the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (commonly known as Northern Water). Rachel has been chronicling the progress of the construction the Chimney Hollow Reservoir project and conveying ...
This week Tom and Joe will be joined by Dr. Tim Randle who specialized in sedimentation and river hydraulics and headed up the Sedimentation and River Hydraulics group in Denver, CO. Tim has had vast experience all over the world in this specialized and complex field of engineering.
Tim was involved in the removal of two dams on the Elwha River in Washington State and will discuss the process, problems, concerns, etc. of accompl...
This episode will feature Tom Bellinger and Joe Lyons discussing a new technology being used around the world to map groundwater aquifers. This innovative geophysical method has been employed By Mr. Paul Ivancie and his colleagues to study the extent and composition of aquifers, which are a geologic media that hold water. It can be employed for example, to map salinity zones due to ocean rise and aquifer characteristics.
Paul wil...
This episode will feature Tom Bellinger and Joe Lyons discussing how changing policies and agendas from administration to administration (presidential and governor) influence those working on the ground and at the executive level managing water issues, policy, science, and engineering.
Yes, we have a new administration in power in Washington DC with a lot of changes being made. This is not new - Tom and Joe will focus on some of t...
This is our Season 4 Opener! We will be talking to our new co-host, Joe Lyons: hydrologist/hydraulic engineer extraordinaire!
Dr. Tom Bellinger will discuss the upcoming elections (the day before election day) and will discuss some recent water news about the ocean, and Salton Sea.
More episodes and guest coming - stay tuned and thanks for listening!
After a brief hiatus, H2O Talk is back. We have had hectic schedules/conflicts scheduling guests and technical issues (now resolved with a new computer).
Today's episode will be a solo broadcast with Dr. Tom Bellinger. Tom will discuss a recent article/report discussing the issue of the world water cycle being more and more disrupted and off balance due to human activity and climate change. Why is this happening - what can we do...
In this episode, the Two Toms will be having a conversation with Erin Light, PE. Erin is a Division Engineer with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Erin runs Division 6 in the northwest corner of Colorado based in Steamboat Springs.
Erin's job over the past several years has been to manage the allocation of water in the Yampa, White, and North Platte River watersheds. Erin works with several Water Commissioners...
This episode will feature Rhea Bhansali in a return visit to H2O Talk. Rhea and Tom Bellinger will discuss the topic of women in the water profession. Rhea was educated in India and the United States and is currently in Berlin. We will discuss the challenges of today's women in the engineering and water fields as well as discuss progress and challenges concerning minorities and the LBGTQ community.
Grab a cup of coffee and join ...
This week Tom Bellinger will do a solo act on the podcast. There has been some interesting news recently regarding water and environment, so grab a cup of coffee and listen in!
This week Tom and Tom will interview Rhea Bhansali, a triple-degreed water engineer. Born in India and educated in Europe and the US, Rhea represents the emerging generation of water professionals. Rhea will discuss her career and several issues related to water and environment today and into the future. She will give her perspective on water education in India, Europe, and in the US and provide advice to those entering the fiel...
This week Tom, Tom, and Greg will interview Jerd Smith - a journalist specializing in water topics. Jerd was formerly with the Rocky Mountain News, the Daily Camera, and Times-Call Newspapers and has covered a variety of subjects, eventually specializing in water.
Today, Jerd Smith is the Fresh Water News Editor at Water Education Colorado. A former fellow at the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado, ...
This episode will focus on the distinguished career of Jennifer Gimbel, considered a scholar of water. Tom, Greg, and Tom will have a fascinating chat with Jennifer on her experiences and contributions to US water with a focus on the western states.
Jennifer Gimbel is a Senior Water Policy Scholar at the Colorado Water Center. She is currently focused on Colorado River issues, with an emphasis on the Upper Basin....
This week, the two Tom's and Greg will interview 3 international water consultants from Baringa - an international consulting firm. James Piggot (England), Chris Brannan (Scotland), and Patrick Swinburne (a New Zealander stationed in the US) will discuss Baringa and its operations across the planet with regard to water resources. This is a fascinating interview regarding how experts deal with addressing many worldwide water issues...
This episode will feature the two Tom's discussing the water and environmental consulting world (pertaining to US federal agencies) with Mr. Matt Cook of HDR Engineering, a diversified firm serving a variety of clients focused on several societal aspects including water.
Matt provides the overall direction and strategy for growing and managing HDR's federal water clients. He is responsible for providing services, recruiting and int...
Tom Bellinger will host a solo broadcast this week. After a few news items, Tom will explore some statistics regarding water, the environment, and related societal issues. Tom will be using the website: WORLDOMETERS, a statistically driven set of meters/clocks that show realtime numbers associated with population, water use, land degradation, consumerism, etc. You are welcome to listen in while viewing this live website. Just ...
This episode will begin with some headlines of water news, followed by a discussion of water education between the Two Toms and Greg. Tom Bellinger and Tom Cech will elaborate on their experiences of educating students at the college level on various topics related to water and environment. Greg Dewey will discuss his experience as a speaker/educator to the general public and professional groups on water related to his work with...
This episode will be an informal discussion between Tom, Greg, and Tom about various news topics including Artificial Intelligence, old time weather forecasting and flying, PFAS (forever chemicals), the cost of natural losses, and coral reef recovery rates. Upcoming shows and guests will also be announced as the show takes on a more international flair.
Enjoy!
The "Two Toms" and Greg are all back for this episode discussing several topics with Cole Bedford, P.E., the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
This episode will begin with recent water news and then move on to a conversation with Cole. We will be discussing Cole's COO role, the agency (its structure, mission, and work at both the policy and grassroots levels of dealing with water in the Stat...
In this episode Greg and Tom will discuss recent water news, and then delve into the fascinating world of wastewater treatment. Mr. Mickey Conway, CEO of Metro Water Recovery (MWR), based on the Front Range of Colorado will discuss his organization and its impact on keeping the downstream areas of Denver safe from harmful water. MWR is a world class organization, that is highly respected nationally and internationally. MWR is kn...
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