44 episodes

Discover how our most precious commodity impacts our lives in so many fascinating ways. That's right! We're talking about water, but not like you've ever heard it before. Join us as we explore social, environmental and economic issues around the globe as we ask the questions: what are we doing, and how can we do better? The "Water We Doing?" won the 2022 Canadian Podcasting Award for Outstanding Branded Series. The podcast is a production of the Aquatic Biosphere Project. The podcast is produced and hosted by David Evans (P. Biol), the Project's Director of Conservation. For more info please check out www.AquaticBiosphere.ca

Water We Doing‪?‬ David Evans

    • Science

Discover how our most precious commodity impacts our lives in so many fascinating ways. That's right! We're talking about water, but not like you've ever heard it before. Join us as we explore social, environmental and economic issues around the globe as we ask the questions: what are we doing, and how can we do better? The "Water We Doing?" won the 2022 Canadian Podcasting Award for Outstanding Branded Series. The podcast is a production of the Aquatic Biosphere Project. The podcast is produced and hosted by David Evans (P. Biol), the Project's Director of Conservation. For more info please check out www.AquaticBiosphere.ca

    Deep Dive: Dr. Nancy Kinner, Oil Spills, Cleanup, Prevention and the Arctic

    Deep Dive: Dr. Nancy Kinner, Oil Spills, Cleanup, Prevention and the Arctic

    Who do you call when an oil spill happens? And what would happen if we had a spill in the arctic ocean???

    In this episode we discuss oil spill, how to clean them up, and what's being done to prevent future spills from happening. We speak with Dr. Nancy Kinner who is at the font lines of cleanup and prevention research and has been there to assist during all of the major recent spills around the United States.

    Dr. Nancy Kinner is the Co-Director of Coastal Response Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. The Coastal Response Research Center stimulates innovation in spill preparedness, response, assessment, and implementation of optimum spill recovery strategies. The primary purpose of the Center is to bring together the resources of a research-oriented university and the field expertise of NOAA OR&R to conduct and oversee basic and applied research, conduct outreach, and encourage strategic partnerships in spill response, assessment and restoration.

    For more information on how to get involved or find out more click the links below:
    NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration
    For more information on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment click here.
    EOS: Changes are coming for Arctic Shipping
    CBC: Feds extend restrictions on Arctic offshore drilling
    Canada Bans Heavy Oil in the Arctic
    The Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    • 52 min
    Oil Spills 101: Environmental Triage with Dr. Nancy Kinner

    Oil Spills 101: Environmental Triage with Dr. Nancy Kinner

    Who do you call when an oil spill happens? And what would happen if we had a spill in the arctic ocean???

    In this episode we discuss oil spill, how to clean them up, and what's being done to prevent future spills from happening. We speak with Dr. Nancy Kinner who is at the font lines of cleanup and prevention research and has been there to assist during all of the major recent spills around the United States. 

    Dr. Nancy Kinner is the Co-Director of Coastal Response Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. The Coastal Response Research Center stimulates innovation in spill preparedness, response, assessment, and implementation of optimum spill recovery strategies. The primary purpose of the Center is to bring together the resources of a research-oriented university and the field expertise of NOAA OR&R to conduct and oversee basic and applied research, conduct outreach, and encourage strategic partnerships in spill response, assessment and restoration.

    For more information on how to get involved or find out more click the links below:
    NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration
    For more information on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment click here.
    EOS: Changes are coming for Arctic Shipping
    CBC: Feds extend restrictions on Arctic offshore drilling
    Canada Bans Heavy Oil in the Arctic


    The Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    • 23 min
    Deep Dive: Dr Lara Wöhler, The Water Footprint Network

    Deep Dive: Dr Lara Wöhler, The Water Footprint Network

    You may have already heard about carbon footprints but today we focus on water footprints!

    We spoke with Dr. Lara Wöhler from the Water Footprint Network all about what water footprints are, why they are important and how how to calculate your own. Also get ready to be shocked at how much water it actually took to produce some of your favourite tasty treats and commonly used everyday things!

    You can learn more about Water Footprints on the Water Footprint Network website here.  Are you interested in calculating your own water footprint? Try the Water Footprint Calculator to see your own footprint!
    The Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    • 31 min
    Deep Dive: Dr. Ellen Bruno, California Water Economics, The Fight for Groundwater

    Deep Dive: Dr. Ellen Bruno, California Water Economics, The Fight for Groundwater

    In today's episode we speak with Dr. Ellen Bruno from UC Berkeley all about the economics of groundwater. Groundwater is water located in aquifers deep beneath the earths surface. We regulate the amount of water people can take from surface waters (lakes, rivers, etc) but underground it's a different story. Tune in to learn how economists like Ellen are working to add some ground rules to make sure we manage this resource sustainably. 

    Interested in learning more or getting involved? See below for Dr. Ellen's recommendations on how to get involved:
    Public Policy Institute of California - Water Policy Centre - for great blogs and reports concerning California waterMaven's Notebook - Keeping an eye on all things California waterThe Dreamt Land: Chasing Water and Dust Across California by Mark Arax - A book focusing on how groundwater influences the agricultural development of California's central valleyThe Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    • 32 min
    The Economics of Water: California Groundwater and the Water Footprint Network

    The Economics of Water: California Groundwater and the Water Footprint Network

    Water is our most important resource. How do we quantify and measure it? With economics of course! This episode is a crash course into the wild world of water economics.
    In this episode you will learn all about the economics of groundwater and get a snapshot of what is happening in California from Dr. Ellen Bruno. Dr. Bruno is an Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley where she focuses her time on understanding and developing market solutions to tackling this water economics issue.

    You may have already heard about carbon footprints but we talk all about water footprints in this episode too! You will hear from Dr. Lara Wöhler from the Water Footprint Network all about how to calculate your own water footprint. Also get ready to be shocked at how much water it actually took to produce some of your favourite tasty treats and commonly used everyday things!

    Can't wait? Check out their Water Footprint Calculator here! and you can Look Up the Water Footprint of common Items here.
    The Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    • 25 min
    Deep Dive: Dr. Susanne Schmeier, Transboundary Water Sharing Agreements for Peace

    Deep Dive: Dr. Susanne Schmeier, Transboundary Water Sharing Agreements for Peace

    In today's deep dive episode we take it to the experts to find out what we should know about water, security and peace.  We talk with Dr. Susanne Schmeier from IHE DELFT about how countries negotiate water agreements over shared water access.

    For more information about Dr. Susanne Schmeier's work click here to go to the IHE Delft website to learn more about their programs and research projects. And for more information on the Water, Peace, and Security Partnership that Dr. Susanne runs click here.
    The Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    • 39 min

Top Podcasts In Science

Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea
Newstalk
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward
The Infinite Monkey Cage
BBC Radio 4
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Sean Carroll | Wondery
Science Weekly
The Guardian

You Might Also Like

What About Water? with Jay Famiglietti
Jay Famiglietti
How To Protect The Ocean
Andrew Lewin
Nerdy About Nature
Nerdy About Nature
Stop Podcasting Yourself
Graham Clark and Dave Shumka
West of Centre
CBC
The Decibel
The Globe and Mail