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H2O Talk:  Water - Environment - Society - Podcast

H2O Talk: Water - Environment - Society

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.

Earth Sciences Natural Sciences Science Nature
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
36 minutes
Episodes
54
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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S4 Ep10:  The Great Salt Lake - Recent Anomalies

S4 Ep10: The Great Salt Lake - Recent Anomalies

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…

00:30:53  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
S4 Ep9:  The Atlantic Nino and Nina, Russian Earthquake, and Texas Flooding

S4 Ep9: The Atlantic Nino and Nina, Russian Earthquake, and Texas Flooding

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…

00:34:12  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
S4 EP8:  Wicked Water Issues

S4 EP8: Wicked Water Issues

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!

00:40:16  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
S4 Ep7 Water News (Sinking Cities and Clouds)

S4 Ep7 Water News (Sinking Cities and Clouds)

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…

00:35:40  |   Sun 25 May 2025
S4 Ep6:  Colorado River Salinity Control Project

S4 Ep6: Colorado River Salinity Control Project

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…

00:36:13  |   Sun 25 May 2025
S4 Ep5:  Dam Building - Chimney Hollow Reservoir in Northern Colorado

S4 Ep5: Dam Building - Chimney Hollow Reservoir in Northern Colorado

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…

00:32:06  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
S4 Ep4: Dam Removal - The Elwha Dam

S4 Ep4: Dam Removal - The Elwha Dam

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…

00:50:58  |   Sun 30 Mar 2025
S4 EP3:  Mapping Groundwater!

S4 EP3: Mapping Groundwater!

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.…

00:42:27  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
S4 Ep 2:  The Ebb and Flow of Politics and Water

S4 Ep 2: The Ebb and Flow of Politics and Water

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…

00:38:03  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
S4 Ep1:  Season 4 Opener.  Introducing our new co-host - Joe Lyons!

S4 Ep1: Season 4 Opener. Introducing our new co-host - Joe Lyons!

This is our Season 4 Opener!  We will be talking to our new co-host, Joe Lyons:  hydrologist/hydraulic engineer extraordinaire!

00:27:34  |   Sun 26 Jan 2025
S3 Ep16 Elections and Water News

S3 Ep16 Elections and Water News

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…

00:27:43  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
S3 EP15 - The Water Cycle - Interupted

S3 EP15 - The Water Cycle - Interupted

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…

00:25:14  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
S3 EP14:  Keeping Water Users within the Law in Colorado

S3 EP14: Keeping Water Users within the Law in Colorado

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…

00:48:35  |   Sun 25 Aug 2024
S3 Ep13:  Women in the Water Profession

S3 Ep13: Women in the Water Profession

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…

00:52:03  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
S3 Ep12:  Some Recent Water News

S3 Ep12: Some Recent Water News

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!

00:32:54  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
S3 Ep11:  The Next Generation of Water Professionals

S3 Ep11: The Next Generation of Water Professionals

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. …

00:38:35  |   Sun 07 Jul 2024
S3 Ep10: The Water Journalist

S3 Ep10: The Water Journalist

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…

00:37:28  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
S3 Ep9:  The Water Scholar

S3 Ep9: The Water Scholar

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…

00:41:07  |   Sun 02 Jun 2024
S3 Ep8:  The International Water Consulting World - Baringa

S3 Ep8: The International Water Consulting World - Baringa

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…

00:41:40  |   Sun 02 Jun 2024
S3 Ep7:  The Water Resources Consulting World - Working with the Feds

S3 Ep7: The Water Resources Consulting World - Working with the Feds

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…

00:45:52  |   Mon 20 May 2024
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