This podcast will focus on a variety of water resources related topics and the interrelationship of water to our environment and society. The Podcast will be hosted by Dr. Thomas Bellinger, a hydrologist and professor with over 40 years in the water science field. Podcasts will touch on issues such as climate change, water use and distribution, ground and surface water, water law, rivers, glaciers, snow, wetlands, etc.
The Podcast format will vary from a host monolog to a discussion by the between the host and invited guests with expertise on the topic of discussion. Eventually, listeners will be invited to call in with questions. The podcast will run 20-30 minutes on a weekly basis.
In this episode Tom and Joe will discuss some recent discoveries in the Great Salt Lake in Utah. New fresh groundwater resources and two events that have influenced the Great Salt Lake from the past…
In this episode Tom and Joe will discuss the lesser known Atlantic Nina and Nino Phenomena, a recap of the recent tragic Texas Floods, and the recent 8.8 magnitude quake off the Pacific shores of the…
In this episode Tom Bellinger will discuss the concept of wicked water problems. He will discuss the concept of a "wicked" problem and what makes them wicked.
Enjoy!
In this episode, Tom and Joe will discuss some recent water news.
The first of two subjects will be a conversation of a study that focused on the top cities in the US that are sinking, primarily due…
This episode will feature Mr. Robert Strand. Tom and Joe both worked with Bob Strand for several years. Bob headed up the Sedimentation Section in the Water Resources Division of the Bureau of Recl…
This episode will be a twist from the last. Our last show focused on removal of dams. This episode will focus on a dam nearing construction in northern Colorado.
Our guest this week is Rachel Stev…
This week Tom and Joe will be joined by Dr. Tim Randle who specialized in sedimentation and river hydraulics and headed up the Sedimentation and River Hydraulics group in Denver, CO. Tim has had vas…
This episode will feature Tom Bellinger and Joe Lyons discussing a new technology being used around the world to map groundwater aquifers. This innovative geophysical method has been employed By Mr.…
This episode will feature Tom Bellinger and Joe Lyons discussing how changing policies and agendas from administration to administration (presidential and governor) influence those working on the gro…
This is our Season 4 Opener! We will be talking to our new co-host, Joe Lyons: hydrologist/hydraulic engineer extraordinaire!
Dr. Tom Bellinger will discuss the upcoming elections (the day before election day) and will discuss some recent water news about the ocean, and Salton Sea.
More episodes and guest coming - stay tune…
After a brief hiatus, H2O Talk is back. We have had hectic schedules/conflicts scheduling guests and technical issues (now resolved with a new computer).
Today's episode will be a solo broadcast wit…
In this episode, the Two Toms will be having a conversation with Erin Light, PE. Erin is a Division Engineer with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Erin runs Division 6 in the nor…
This episode will feature Rhea Bhansali in a return visit to H2O Talk. Rhea and Tom Bellinger will discuss the topic of women in the water profession. Rhea was educated in India and the United Stat…
This week Tom Bellinger will do a solo act on the podcast. There has been some interesting news recently regarding water and environment, so grab a cup of coffee and listen in!
This week Tom and Tom will interview Rhea Bhansali, a triple-degreed water engineer. Born in India and educated in Europe and the US, Rhea represents the emerging generation of water professionals. …
This week Tom, Tom, and Greg will interview Jerd Smith - a journalist specializing in water topics. Jerd was formerly with the Rocky Mountain News, the Daily Camera, and Times-Call Newspapers and ha…
This episode will focus on the distinguished career of Jennifer Gimbel, considered a scholar of water. Tom, Greg, and Tom will have a fascinating chat with Jennifer on her experiences and contributi…
This week, the two Tom's and Greg will interview 3 international water consultants from Baringa - an international consulting firm. James Piggot (England), Chris Brannan (Scotland), and Patrick Swinb…
This episode will feature the two Tom's discussing the water and environmental consulting world (pertaining to US federal agencies) with Mr. Matt Cook of HDR Engineering, a diversified firm serving a…