The Water Zone

With guest Ben Bolusky, CEO and executive vice president of Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), The Water Zone takes a look at the organization and current areas of focus. FNGLA is the nation’s largest state nursery and landscape association, and represents Florida’s environmental horticulture industry.

(Podcast recorded on September 13, 2018)

Joined by Rich Meeusen, chairman and CEO of Badger Meter, a leading manufacturer of flow measurement and control technologies, The Water Zone takes a look at solutions to provide smarter monitoring and usage for municipal water utilities. 

(Podcast recorded on September 6, 2018)

With guest Patrick Watson, conservation services administrator with Southern Nevada Water Authority, The Water Zone discusses conservation activities and the future of water in Nevada.

(Podcast recorded on August 30, 2018)

With guest Larry Dick, director of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), The Water Zone discusses the agency’s efforts in water supply development, water use efficiency, advocacy, water education and emergency preparedness.

(Podcast recorded on August 2, 2018)

Joined by Travis Loop, director of communications and public outreach at Water Environment Federation, The Water Zone discusses the organization’s role in raising public awareness about the importance of clean water to our health, our communities our economy.

(Podcast recorded on July 26, 2018)

With guest Michael Markus, general manager of the Orange County Water District, The Water Zone discusses the region’s water future.

(Podcast recorded on July 12, 2018)

With guest David Rose, attorney for the California State Water Resources Control Board, The Water Zone takes a look at the agency’s role in policy and regulation surrounding water usage.

(Podcast recorded on June 14, 2018)

Joined by guest Nick Christians, Ph.D., professor of turfgrass management at Iowa State University, The Water Zone discusses the future of turf management and the influence of technologies to improve resource efficiency and application.

(Podcast recorded on June 7, 2018)

With guest Neil Berg, associate director of science at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA), The Water Zone takes a look at recent research on climate change and its impact on the region.

(Podcast recorded on May 31, 2018)

With guest Liz Crosson, director of infrastructure at the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, The Water Zone discusses several initiatives within Los Angeles to reduce water usage and further conservation efforts.

(Podcast recorded on May 10, 2018)

Joined by guest Jason VanBuskirk, vice president of sales and marketing for GreenSight Agronomics, The Water Zone takes a look at the development of drone technologies to help the golf and agricultural markets better manage plant health with few resources.

(Podcast recorded on April 26, 2018)

With guest Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council, The Water Zone discusses the global water industry and the development of innovative water technologies that are helping to address our critical global water challenges.

(Podcast recorded on March 29, 2018)

With guest Tim Worley, executive director of the American Water Works Association for California and Nevada, The Water Zone discusses water as a source and ways to ensure people have adequate, reliable supplies of safe water for all uses.

(Podcast recorded on March 15, 2018)

Joined by Senator Bob Hertzberg of California, The Water Zone discusses the important issue of water and what’s being done to protect this vital resource. 

(Podcast recorded on March 1, 2018)

With guests Mary Eggert, executive director with The Global Water Works, and David Epstein of Orbital Systems, The Water Zone takes a look at water innovation and conservation.

(Podcast recorded on February 15, 2018) 

With guest Jamie Gordy, president and CEO of Smart Waters, The Water Zone discusses the water industry and management of existing water supplies for cities and buildings.

(Podcast recorded on February 8, 2018)

With guest Sandra Postel, author of Global Water Policy, The Water Zone discusses the risks of floods, droughts and water shortages, and solutions to water efficiency and sustainability.

(podcast recorded on February 1, 2018)

With guests Mike Jenzeh, co-founder and president of Magnation, and Mike Cohn, business development manager with Magnation, The Water Zone discusses a unique product that helps support markets such as agriculture, residential, commercial landscapes, and wellness.

(podcast recorded on January 11, 2018)