Storying Water

Ellen Wiles
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This podcast takes you on a journey along a river from source to sea over ten episodes, exploring how the water system actually works, what's involved in getting drinkable water to our taps, risks to its resilience in a fast-changing climate, and solutions that involve working with nature. Written and narrated by author Ellen Wiles, Artist-in-Residence at an environmental science centre, it features a kaleidoscope of expert interviews with people ranging from farmers and fishermen to campaigners, executives, regulators and scientists.

Episodes

  1. 2h ago

    Reservoirification: Why storing water for drinking isn't as straightforward as it may seem

    Ellen visits Wimbleball, a scenic lake in North Devon that is popular for water sports and fly fishing – but it is also a vital reservoir, dug out and built in 1979, storing water for thousands of people in the region before it’s treated and ready to drink. In this episode, Ellen discovers some of the hidden complexities involved in operating and monitoring reservoirs, and making sure they don’t become reeking hotbeds for algal blooms. She also learns about the increasing pressures on water supply, the urgent need for more reservoirs to be built, and – arguably at least as important – the reservoirification of our landscapes through smaller ponds, lakes and wetlands. Voices in order of appearance: Ellen Wiles, Lydia Perris, Richard Brazier, Diego Panici, Carolyn Cadman Credits: Written, recorded, narrated and produced by Ellen Wiles Sound editing by Alannah Chance Sound mix and design by Nicholas Allan Music by Ellen Wiles and Juno Nash-Wiles Supported by the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste as part of an artist residency

    Reservoirification: Why storing water for drinking isn't as straightforward as it may seem

  2. 6d ago

    1. Peatlands: Seeking out a Source and the Brilliance of Bogs

    The series begins with a search for a beginning as Ellen goes on a walk to find the source of the River Exe up on Exmoor – and it isn’t as easy to spot as expected. Exploring the incredible value of peatlands for water quality and drought and flood resilience as well as biodiversity, and the critical importance of wetland restoration after centuries of draining and neglect, Ellen meets experts including a leading earth scientist and hydrologist, a peatland partnership comms officer, and a water company executive who used to head up a wildlife trust.  Voices in order of appearance: Ellen Wiles, Justine Read, Richard Brazier, Carolyn Cadman Credits: Written, recorded, narrated and produced by Ellen Wiles Sound editing by Alannah Chance Sound mix and design by Nicholas Allan Music by Ellen Wiles and Juno Nash-Wiles Supported by the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste as part of an artist residency

    1. Peatlands: Seeking out a Source and the Brilliance of Bogs
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This podcast takes you on a journey along a river from source to sea over ten episodes, exploring how the water system actually works, what's involved in getting drinkable water to our taps, risks to its resilience in a fast-changing climate, and solutions that involve working with nature. Written and narrated by author Ellen Wiles, Artist-in-Residence at an environmental science centre, it features a kaleidoscope of expert interviews with people ranging from farmers and fishermen to campaigners, executives, regulators and scientists.

Information

  • Creator
    Ellen Wiles
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ellen Wiles
  • Show Website
    Storying Water