Water Foresight Podcast

Discover the transformative idea of granting natural entities--including water--legal personhood as we sit down with Professor James Salzman, a leading voice in environmental law. This episode takes you beyond traditional environmental regulation, where nature typically plays a supporting role to human interests, and into the realm of the rights of nature movement. Listen in as we

Embark on an enlightening exploration of a globally pressing issue with the insight of Samista Jugwanth, joining us from the vibrant heart of South Africa. Prepare to unravel the intricate tapestry of WASH—Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene—challenges that persist not only in the developing world but also on the doorsteps of developed nations. Samista sheds light on the stark reali

Unlock the secrets of regulatory innovation as we sit down with Hdata's founder and CEO, Hudson Hollister, whose journey from SEC lawyer to tech trailblazer is transforming the energy industry's approach to data. This episode promises a wealth of knowledge as we venture into how Hudson's brainchild streamlines regulatory filing processes, applies AI to sector-wide qu

Step into a world where every drop of water counts as Professor Buzz Thompson, author of "Liquid Asset," unravels the complex role of the private sector in water management. Together, we navigate the intricate dance of business and government alliances as they supply life's most vital resource, dissecting the tug-of-war between public service and commodification. Dis

Welcome to an enlightening installment of the Water Foresight Podcast, where we venture into the complex world of non-revenue water, carbon emissions and carbon leakage credits. We're honored to have water industry veteran, Steve Cavanaugh, join us as we decode this labyrinth of issues. As the CEO of Cavanaugh & Associates and the chair of the International Water Associati

Imagine having the power to look into the future of the water industry - sounds exciting, right? That's the journey we embark on with Dr. Graham Norris, an organizational psychologist who specializes in foresight and futures thinking. Our dialogue spins around understanding the importance of long-term thinking, especially in the water sector. We delve into the concept of contr

Is "fair market value" activity in trouble? Should public and private water utilities begin to worry? Does the recent Cicero v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission decision by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania present a signal of change for the economic regulation of utilities? Or, is this simply a wild card? Cody Faulk with Spencer Fane LLP joins the Water Foresi

What does the recent Supreme Court case, Sackett vs. EPA, mean for the Clean Water Act? Join us as we explore this landmark case with Brent Fewell, Founder of the Earth & Water Law Group, who possesses over 30 years of experience at the intersection of water and law. Dive into the jurisdictional determination of the Sacketts' property near Priest Lake in Idaho, the Supreme

ChatGPT is garnering a great deal of attention. What does it mean for the future of water? Mahesh Lunani, CEO of Aquasight, joins the Water Foresight Podcast to help us understand ChatGPT and its possible or probable futures. What is ChatGPT? Where did it come from? Is Chat GPT simply another incremental step in AI? How does ChatGPT work within organizations? What are the applicati

Leadership. Everyone talks about it. Customers and regulators demand it. Water utilities need it. Non-profits preach it. What is leadership? Can we define and measure it? Or, do we know it when we see it? Does it come down to traits, skills, or theories? Dr. Peter Scheuermann joins the Water Foresight Podcast to begin a series on the future of leadership and water. Dr. Scheuermann