Waste(d)water, a groundbreaking podcast from The Nature Conservancy, exposes one of the world's dirtiest secrets: wastewater pollution. Eighty percent of global wastewater enters our waterways without adequate treatment, taking a toll on both human and ecological health. In this series, we invite experts from across disciplines and geographies to unpack this complex challenge and share real-world solutions. From resource recovery to community engagement to green infrastructure, we can reshape how we perceive and manage wastewater.
waste(d)water
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Waste(d)water, a groundbreaking podcast from The Nature Conservancy, exposes one of the world's dirtiest secrets: wastewater pollution. Eighty percent of global wastewater enters our waterways without adequate treatment, taking a toll on both human and ecological health. In this series, we invite experts from across disciplines and geographies to unpack this complex challenge and share real-world solutions. From resource recovery to community engagement to green infrastructure, we can reshape how we perceive and manage wastewater.
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November 18, 2025
7. Why aren't we collaborating? Silos, sewage & solutions
<p>Why are public health and ecological health protection efforts so siloed – and do cross-sector wastewater management solutions exist? In this episode of The Nature Conservancy’s waste(d)water podcast, host Sydney Bezanson explores how WASH and conservation sectors can collaborate on wastewater management for the health of both people and nature. Experts share insights on enabling conditions, financing strategies, and innovative models like water funds that unite stakeholders for resilient water systems. We hear from Kate Harawa and Kelly Latham from the non-profit Water for People, Haleemah Qureshi from the non-profit Aquaya and Maria Cristina De La Paz from The Nature Conservancy.</p><p>So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts<strong> </strong>and follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wastedwaterpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>IG</strong></a> and<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.x.com/wastedwaterpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>X</strong></a><strong> </strong>@wastedwaterpod for updates. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the show so we can continue making more content.</p><p>Visit the <a href="https://wastedwaterpod.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>podcast blog</strong></a> for show notes and resources referenced in the episode. </p>
October 23, 2025
6. Making the case for nature-based wastewater solutions (featuring Reef Exchanges)
<p>Can green infrastructure play a vital role in improving wastewater management solutions? In this segment of the waste(d)water podcast, we feature a special episode from Reef Exchanges, a podcast produced by The Nature Conservancy’s Reef Resilience Network. Each edition of Reef Exchanges features an in-depth discussion around the latest developments in marine science and management, linking strategies and insights to concrete actions and useful tools. In this episode, hosts Henry Borrebach andKristen Maize speak with Dr. Rob McDonald, Lead Scientist for Nature-based Solutions at The Nature Conservancy. They introduce nature-based solutions (NbS) as an alternative - and sometimes compliment - to traditional gray infrastructure through use of natural processes to capture and treat contaminated water before discharge into waterways. They also share suggestions for how marine managers can build support for NbS to advance implementation of low-cost, long-term solutions with multiple benefits.</p><p>Explore other episodes of the <a href="https://reefresilience.org/reefexchangespodcast/">Reef Exchanges Podcast</a> here. And so you never miss an episode of the waste(d)water pod, subscribe on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts<strong> </strong>and follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wastedwaterpod"><strong>IG</strong></a> and<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.x.com/wastedwaterpod"><strong>X</strong></a><strong> </strong>@wastedwaterpod for updates. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the show so we can continue making more content.</p><p>Visit the <a href="https://wastedwaterpod.blogspot.com/"><strong>podcast blog</strong></a> for shownotes, including guest bios and resources referenced in the episode. </p><p>Dr. Rob McDonald is the Lead Scientist for Nature-based Solutions for The Nature Conservancy where he conducts research on the impact and dependencies of communities on the natural world, studying how nature can increase resilience in the face of climate change and improve human health and well-being. He received his Ph.D. in Ecology from Duke University and has expertise in ecosystem services, biodiversity preservation and urban planning. </p><p>Post-production services for the waste(d)water podcast provided by Two Aspen Audio. </p><p><br></p>
September 25, 2025
5. Liquid assets: The rise of recycled water
<p>Could wastewater become our most valuable water source? In this episode of The Nature Conservancy’s waste(d)water podcast, host Kassie Morton explores how Florida is leading the way in recycling wastewater to combat water scarcity, protect ecosystems, and support agriculture. Featuring insights from experts in utilities, conservation, and agriculture, guests Lynn Spivey, Kerry Kates and Garrett Wallace dive into the science, safety, and public perception of water reuse—including potable applications. Discover how reclaimed water is reshaping infrastructure, policy, and community engagement, and why it’s a key solution for climate resilience. Tune in to learn how wastewater is being transformed from a problem into a resource.</p><p>So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts<strong> </strong>and follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wastedwaterpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>IG</strong></a> and<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.x.com/wastedwaterpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>X</strong></a><strong> </strong>@wastedwaterpod for updates. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the show so we can continue making more content. </p><p>Visit the <a href="https://wastedwaterpod.blogspot.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>podcast blog</strong></a> for shownotes, including guest bios and resources referenced in the episode. <br /></p>
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