Through What Matters Water TV + Podcast, the Southern California Water Coalition presents engaging and timely conversations about water. We're excited to present informative, engaging and sometimes humorous stories about the one element we all need for life…water.
What Matters Water TV and Podcast
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Through What Matters Water TV + Podcast, the Southern California Water Coalition presents engaging and timely conversations about water. We're excited to present informative, engaging and sometimes humorous stories about the one element we all need for life…water.
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11/9/2021
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June 23, 2026
#30 - The Colorado River Reckoning
40 million people rely on the Colorado River—and it's under more pressure than ever. In this episode of What Matters Water TV and Podcast, we bring you a powerful conversation from the Southern California Water Coalition's May 15, 2026 Quarterly Luncheon in Temecula, where leading water experts tackle one of the West's most urgent challenges: the future of the Colorado River. Featuring perspectives from top leaders across the region: Chuck Cullom (Upper Colorado River Commission) Vineetha Kartha (Central Arizona Project) Bart Leeflang (Central Utah Water Conservancy District) Bill Hasencamp (Metropolitan Water District) Together, they break down the high-stakes negotiations, competing demands, and critical decisions shaping the river's future. 💧 Why it matters: This isn't just a water issue—it affects economies, communities, and everyday life across the West. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on the issues that matter most. ⭐ If you found this episode valuable, please like, share, and leave a review. #WhatMattersWater #ColoradoRiver #WaterPolicy #CaliforniaWater #Drought #WaterCrisis
May 20, 2026
#29 - The Power of Water Storytelling
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap my-0 pb-3 pt-1 first:pt-0 last:pb-0"> In Episode 29 of What Matters Water TV and Podcast, we explore one of the most important—and often misunderstood—innovations in water sustainability: advanced water purification and reuse. While the science behind turning recycled water into safe, high-quality drinking water is proven, public perception remains one of the biggest barriers to progress.</p> <p>This episode shifts the conversation from engineering to storytelling.</p> <div> <p>Hosted by Charley Wilson, we sit down with three innovative content creators who partnered with the Southern California Water Coalition to help reframe how we talk about water: filmmaker <strong>Moses Aubrey</strong>, science communicator <strong>Maynard Okereke</strong>, and creative strategist <strong>Erin Winick Anthony</strong>. Together, they bring fresh perspective to a complex issue—using visual storytelling, music, and even space exploration as inspiration to help audiences see water reuse in a new light.</p> <p>Through this dynamic discussion, we examine:</p> <div> <ul> <li>Why storytelling is essential to advancing water policy</li> <li>How creative voices can bridge the gap between science and public understanding</li> <li>What it takes to transform hesitation into confidence when it comes to recycled water</li> </ul> <p>At SCWC, we understand that solving California's water challenges isn't just about innovation—it's about communication. When communities feel informed and inspired, they are empowered to support smart, sustainable solutions.</p> <p>This episode is a powerful reminder: the future of water depends not only on the solutions we build, but on the stories we tell.</p> <p>Watch, listen, and join the conversation—because what matters most is how we shape the future of water, together.</p> </div> </div>
May 6, 2026
#28 - The Hard Truths of California Water
<p>Join Southern California Water Coalition Executive Director Charley Wilson for a no-holds-barred conversation with Califonria Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth about California's water future. This isn't your typical policy discussion—it's a wake-up call.</p> <p>What You'll Discover:</p> <p>• California faces a 9 million acre-feet water shortage by 2040<br /> • Why snowpack is peaking in February instead of April (and what it means)<br /> • The impossible math behind desalination solutions<br /> • How atmospheric rivers kept a water director awake at night<br /> • Why we would need a Carlsbad-sized desalination plant every 4 miles to replace the State Water Project</p> <p>Director Nemeth delivers uncomfortable truths about underground storage, the Delta Conveyance Project, and why finger-pointing between agencies must end. Her message is clear: these aren't future problems—they're happening NOW.</p> <p>"We are going to have to get comfortable with the uncertainty," Nemeth warns. Don't miss her surprising one-word prediction for California's water future.</p> <p>⏰ 50 minutes of essential insights for anyone who lives, works, or cares about California's future.</p> <p>#CaliforniaWater #WaterCrisis #WaterPolicy #CaliforniaClimate #WaterSecurity #Desalination</p>
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