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exploring solutions

a nonprofit media outlet for sustainability and equity in water

winner of 2023 US Water Prize for Communications

Recent Episodes

March 26, 2024

#215: Mississippi By Nature: View From The Mouth

John Sabo, Director of the ByWater Institute at Tulane University in New Orleans, provides an overview of the health of the Mississippi and the role of nature based solutions in reducing flood threats and improving water qua…
March 18, 2024

#214: Charles River In A Changing Climate

The iconic Charles River, central to Boston's suburbs and urban landscape, faces significant environmental challenges, including the impacts of climate change. Dira Johanif, with her roots in the diverse environments of Mala…
March 11, 2024

#213: Lands With Benefits

Water scarcity and groundwater overuse are driving land use dilemmas in California, particularly in agriculture. One promising solution gaining traction is multi-benefit land repurposing, which involves transforming unproduc…
March 5, 2024

#212: 50 Years Of Safer Drinking Water

2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark federal legislation designed to protect public health by regulating the quality of drinking water in the United States.
Feb. 26, 2024

Episode #211: Resilience To Change The Coast

Growing up with a strong fear of water doesn’t typically lead someone to a career in coastal issues. However, after grappling with this fear during childhood in India, Vidya Balasubramanyam found the courage to pursue a care…
Feb. 12, 2024

#210: A Rise In Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability is now a pivotal concern in the realm of corporate responsibility, pushing companies to integrate environmentally beneficial practices into their core strategies. This shift is particularly evident in the grow…
Feb. 5, 2024

#209: The Cleveland Social Connection

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) has consistently defied conventions in the use of social media by a water utility. Their approach combines humor and human connection to foster relationships within the com…
Jan. 29, 2024

#208: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle In The Sonoran Desert

It only rains about 11 inches per year in Tucson, Arizona and decades of historic mismanagement compounded the water scarcity problems, resulting in dwindling groundwater supplies and a mostly dry Santa Cruz River. In respon…
Jan. 22, 2024

#207: Western Leaders & Adaptation Insights

As a variety of forces continue to change the water landscape in the American West, adaptation is the focus. This episode features conversations with several prominent water leaders from the One Water Summit in Tucson.
Jan. 16, 2024

#206: A Platform For Diverse Experts

A new collaborative series between waterloop and the Water Hub will provide a platform for diverse experts from the Color of Water directory, who are improving understanding and management of water in their communities.
Jan. 8, 2024

#205: DC's Blue Plains: Tour Of A World Leader

Blue Plains, located in Washington, D.C., holds the title of the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant. Join Miguel Miranda, a process engineer at DC Water, for an informative and technical tour of the facility.
Dec. 11, 2023

#204: Catching The King Tides

Innovative apps and community engagement are being used to gather crucial data during king tides. This information enhances understanding and preparedness for future challenges associated with sea level rise and flooding in …
Dec. 4, 2023

#203: From Engineers To Volunteers

There's an urgent need for assistance with water and sanitation in the U.S. and volunteers are helping through Engineers Without Borders USA. The volunteer engineers engage with communities, conduct needs assessments, and pr…
Nov. 27, 2023

#202: An Interview With ChatGPT

In a groundbreaking episode, water management in the digital era is explored through a unique engagement with artificial intelligence. ChatGPT was used to create Dr. Aqua, an AI persona embodying a water management expert. D…

About the Host

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Travis Loop

Founder

waterloop founder Travis Loop began his career as a newspaper reporter and returned to his passion for journalism to launch and operate the platform. He brings more than 20 years of experience including as communications director at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Environment Federation, and Chesapeake Bay Program, as well as speechwriter for the Governor of Hawaii.

waterloop was awarded the US Water Prize for Communications in 2023. Learn more.

 

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