Frog Creek Partners with Brian Deurloo

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Key Points Discussed Timestamps & Key Topics

[00:00:00] – Introduction

• "If we're going to clean up this world, it's going to require some elbow grease." – Brian Deurloo

• Explanation of how the Gutter Bin is cleaned and maintained.

[00:02:00] – Meet Brian Deurloo & Frog Creek Partners

• Brian’s background in mining engineering and oil & gas.

• The inspiration behind Frog Creek Partners and the Gutter Bin stormwater filtration system.

• "I literally shot up in bed with an idea for a filter that goes in storm drains." – Brian Deurloo

[00:06:00] – The Cigarette Butt Problem

• The moment in Boston that sparked Brian’s focus on stormwater pollution.

• "One smoked cigarette butt placed into a liter of water with ten minnows will kill half the fish in four days." – Brian Deurloo

[00:12:00] – Stormwater Pollution & Data Collection

• How the Gutter Bin collects data on pollution levels.

• "We built an app that tracks where every Gutter Bin is installed, when it was last cleaned, and how much pollution has been captured." – Brian Deurloo

• Impact data from Vail, Colorado, where 22,000 pounds of pollution have been diverted.

[00:18:00] – Raising Public Awareness on Stormwater

• The lack of general public knowledge about stormwater pollution.

• "The average person still has no clue. 13 years in, nobody understands what I do." – Ty

• Brian’s vision for a major public awareness campaign, possibly a Super Bowl ad.

[00:23:00] – Custom Storm Grate Covers & Public Engagement

• The initiative to design storm grate covers with custom branding to make stormwater filtration visible.

• "We put logos and colors on storm grates so people notice them and ask, 'What is that all about?'" – Brian Deurloo

[00:27:00] – Mosquito Vector Control & Trash Capture Regulations

• How California’s stormwater regulations influenced Gutter Bin design.

• "Our filters allow for mosquito larvicide application without needing removal, making them fully compliant with California’s vector control regulations." – Brian Deurloo

[00:32:00] – UN Conference in Saudi Arabia on AI & Water Security

• Brian’s experience speaking at COP16 on AI’s role in water security.

• "I deleted the invitation email twice, thinking it was a scam!" – Brian Deurloo

• AI’s potential for analyzing decades of water quality data to make informed environmental decisions.

[00:39:00] – AI & Digital Twins in Stormwater Management

• How AI can create digital twins of stormwater infrastructure to predict flooding, pollution sources, and water quality trends.

• "AI can clear the logjam of water data and help cities make smarter decisions on stormwater management." – Brian Deurloo

[00:44:00] – The Future of Frog Creek Partners & Call to Action

• Brian’s vision for scaling up stormwater pollution prevention across major watersheds.

• "My goal is to install 10,000 or even 100,000 Gutter Bins in a single project, diverting millions of pounds of pollution." – Brian Deurloo

• A call for partnerships with corporations, municipalities, and environmental organizations to expand stormwater filtration solutions.

Key Quotes

• "If we're going to clean up this world, it's going to require some elbow grease. Nothing's going to come easy, but you can try to make it as easy as possible." – Brian Deurloo

• "One smoked cigarette butt placed into a liter of water with ten minnows will kill half the fish in four days." – Brian Deurloo 

• "AI