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.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 54
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S1 Ep14: Pea Soup
In this episode we will discuss recent water news and then dive into the subject of "Pea Soup" or what is known as eutrification of water bodies. Think pond scum!
Dr. Tom will be taking next week…
S1 Ep13: Shifting Biomes
This episode will begin with water news, and then discuss the concept of biomes (A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife) and how they may be shifting due…
S1 Ep 12: The Forest and Water Nexus Part II of II
This episode will continue the discussion on the interrelationships between water and forests. We will discuss current water news (climate change and insurance coverage - an evolving crisis) and how…
S 1 Ep 11 Forests and Water
This episode will begin with weekly water news and continue with the first installment of a discussion on the relationship between forests and water.
Forests have an important role in watershed heal…
S1 Ep10: The Aral Sea Disaster
This episode will focus on the Aral Sea Disaster in Central Asia. The Aral Sea, once the 4th largest inland sea in the world is a mere shadow of its former self. The evolving disaster began in 1960…
S1 Ep9: Ethics and the Environment
This episode will focus on ethics and the management of natural resources (such as water). A discussion of the concept of ethics will be followed by a discussion on how our natural resources ethical…
S1 Ep8: ”Wicked” Water Problems
This episode will focus on "wicked" water problems, what defines "wickedness" and things to consider when trying to address them. Two water news items will also be discussed.
S1 Ep7: The Feds and Water - Alphabet Soup
This episode will focus on the wide range of federal agencies that have an interest in water -- plus some water news!
S1 Ep6: The Irrigation Problem
This episode will focus on the "Irrigation Problem" one of the largest uses of water, especially in the Western US. Recent water news items will also be discussed.
S1 Ep 5: Ocean Rise!
This episode will begin with recent water news and then focus on ocean rise due to climate change - reasons, issues, and consequences.
S1 Ep 4: The Water Cycle
This episode will focus on the water (hydrologic) cycle, its importance, its interpretation, and the influence of humans on this cycle.
S1 Ep 3: April Fools Day/The Water Year & Future Water Conditions in 2023 (Western US)
This episode will focus the significance of April 1 and October 1 in the Water Year. This episode will also define the "water year" and the relevance of the existing snowpack to the water supply fut…
S1 Ep 2: The Colorado River
Today's episode will focus on the Colorado River - its importance as a natural resource, its management, and its issues and future.
S1 Ep 1: Our first episode - Introductions
This episode will introduce this podcast, its purpose and host, Dr. Tom Bellinger, PH
This is a start to what is hoped to be an ongoing and informative, listening experience. The podcast is curren…