H2OMICS, the Calsense Podcast

Discover the incredible journey of Jeff Drongowski on this episode of the H2OMICS podcast. From his beginnings as a corporate photographer to his role as a sustainability advocate at Calsense, Jeff shares his inspiring story of finding purpose and making a career out of his passion for water conservation. Join host Julia Teske as she explores Jeff's path and the lessons learne

Welcome to Season 3! Julia Teske takes the reins as our new host, bringing passion for smart irrigation and sustainability. Join her for engaging conversations, expert insights, and captivating stories. Subscribe for a season of water management exploration. Visit calsense.com/podcast or find H2OMICS on your favorite platform.

In the heart of southwestern Riverside County, California, lies the thriving City of Murrieta. Over the past 32 years, this vibrant city has undergone remarkable growth, leading to a substantial surge in its water demands.In this episode, we sit down with Murrieta's Assistant City Manager, Ivan Holler. With a background as a landscape architect, Ivan offers valuable insights i

U.S. Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) joined the H2OMICS podcast to discuss the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced with Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego to boost water conservation infrastructure. A 4th generation farmer and California Central Valley native, Congressman Duarte brings a personal perspective to this important issue.

A year ago, during Smart Irrigation Month, we launched the H2OMICS podcast with Calsense Director of Commercial Operations Mike Haldane as a guest. We discussed Irrigation Management as a Service™ or IMaaS™ - a solution that makes irrigation management more accessible to organizations that need it.This year, Calsense is launching Smart Irrigation 2.0 an initiative leading the i

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, and the Inflation Reduction Act, in part aim to address our current environmental challenges, including the drought.U.S. Congressman Mike Levin, who represents the 49th District in California, discusses both bills and how our communities will directly benefit from them, specifically when it com

Our industry has been riding the recent economic uncertainty caused by supply chain issues, extreme weather events and inflation. Additionally, labor shortages triggered by record low unemployment continue to be a big challenge. Could smart irrigation technology be the solution to help address this and other issues? What is 2023 going to look like when it comes to landscape managem

The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization in the irrigation industry. Natasha Rankin, who has been leading the Irrigation Association as CEO since January of 2022, discusses the role of the organization when it comes to promoting efficient irrigation technologies, products and services.

Technology has played an important role in the evolution of landscape architecture, as it has provided better tools to address the needs of end users. From central control to mobile capabilities, two landscape architects from Texas, Ray Sebastian and David Garrison, discuss how they are better equipped than ever to face climate change, water scarcity and economic challenges.

ECOLIFE Conservation is a nonprofit organization in North County San Diego with the clear mission to “protect wildlife, natural resources and the people who depend on them.”ECOLIFE Conservation Founder, Bill Toone, is an internationally recognized conservation biologist, who has traveled the world following his passion for wildlife. On this episode, he shares about his mission