Episode 45: The Future of One Water — Climate, Equity & Recovering Stronger

Talking Under Water

In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen discuss the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) new five principles for advancing water equity and new regional roundtables on WOTUS announced by the U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Army. Finally, the interview this month is with Renée Willette, vice president of programs and strategy for the US Water Alliance. Ahead of Imagine a Day Without Water, recognized annually on October 21, Crossen spoke with Willette about what is new in the One Water sphere for the US Water Alliance; the impact of extreme weather on how the industry and the public talk about water; and how listeners can engage with Imagine a Day Without Water. Timestamps: Cold Open: 0:00 Host Introduction: 0:54 Episode Summary: 1:08 NAWC adopts five water equity principles: 1:49 EPA & Army announce WOTUS round tables: 4:35 Introducing Renée Willette: 6:22 What’s new in One Water and were are we heading?: 6:59 How has the perception of water changed during the pandemic?: 9:40 How climate and extreme weather events impact The Value of Water campaign: 13:34 How climate stress and extreme weather become water discussion points: 18:40 Getting involved in Imagine A Day Without Water: 21:25 What’s next for US Water Alliance?: 23:11 Housekeeping: 26:48 End: 29:06