The Drop

Eastern Municipal Water District

The Drop by Eastern Municipal Water District is a weekly podcast that explores the way water plays a role in our everyday lives, how water related issues impact our communities and why water is, arguably, one of the hottest topics in our world today.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Drop episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Drop for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Drop episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Making Conservation a California Way of Life

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08/28/24 • 31 min

The State of California is poised to adopt water use efficiency regulations surrounding the management of urban water use. This episode, we’re joined by Jenna Shimmin, Director of Water Use Efficiency, to discuss these regulations titled Making Conservation a California Way of Life and what they mean for us and for you.

Why the World Should Care About the California State Water Project Part 2

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11/21/24 • 25 min

In the second episode of our two-part series, we’re joined by Dr. David Sunding, Professor in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and a leading expert in environmental economics, to explore the pivotal role of California’s State Water Project. Together, we examine how this vital infrastructure supports sustainable water management and secures California’s economic future.

Why the World Should Care About the California State Water Project Part 1

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11/21/24 • 50 min

In the first episode of this two-part series, we sit down with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, to explore the past, present, and future of the State Water Project. Join us as we dive into the story of one of the nation’s most critical—and most vulnerable—pieces of infrastructure.

California State Legislation and Its Impact on Water

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09/26/24 • 21 min

The September 30, 2024 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation is looming, and there are several bills and other pieces of legislation that EMWD is tracking. In this episode, we're joined by Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager, to discuss state legislation EMWD is tracking and its impact.

Recycled Water

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01/13/23 • 29 min

Recycled water. What is it and why is it so important to our water future? Join us as we chat with Assistant General Manager of Operations and Maintenance, Matt Melendrez, about EMWD's recycled water program and how we're able to use every drop twice.

The Colorado River

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12/09/22 • 31 min

We're going behind the headlines of discovered boats and receding waters and tackling the Colorado River. Why is the Colorado River dominating the news, who are the millions of people it serves and why isn't the same river it was 100 years ago?

The "D" Word

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12/05/22 • 33 min

Drought. How did we get here? What does it mean when we say we're in a drought and how do we mitigate it?

Fats, Oils, Grease and Wipes - Oh my!

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11/24/22 • 24 min

What do fats, oils, grease and "flushable" wipes all have in common? They clog your home's pipes and cause big issues in our sewer collection system. Join us as we discuss how to be sewer smart and why we talk about keeping our sewers healthy so often.

State of Affairs

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11/17/22 • 29 min

A look at EMWD's legislative program and the top initiatives we are currently working on as well as what's to come for water at the state and federal levels.

ARPA - 2024 Year in Review

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01/30/25 • 23 min

As we step into a new year, we're taking a look back at the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the important projects it continues to support at EMWD. In this episode, EMWD Senior Director of Engineering, Shaun Stone, joins us to break down the progress, benefits, and future of these critical infrastructure investments.

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How many episodes does The Drop have?

The Drop currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does The Drop cover?

The podcast is about Geology, Community, Podcasts, Water, Science and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The Drop?

The episode title 'Forever Chemicals' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Drop?

The average episode length on The Drop is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Drop released?

Episodes of The Drop are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Drop?

The first episode of The Drop was released on Oct 11, 2022.

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Eastern Municipal Water District

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