We Need Water
Even though it rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest, water isn’t as plentiful as it may seem. Join Michael Brent of Cascade Water Alliance as he dives deep discussing today’s most pressing water issues in King County, Washington and beyond from water quality, to sustainable landscaping, to climate change, and the future of our water. Monthly episodes will educate and help homeowners, gardeners, teachers, and students feel empowered to preserve water. Water is a resource we all need and you can help; you are the key to Washington’s water future. The We Need Water Podcast is brought to you by Cascade Water Alliance. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @weneedH20. More info at CascadeWater.org.
Episodes
15 episodes
Gardening Trends With Mr. Plant Geek
In this episode of We Need Water, we’re joined by Michael Perry—better known as Mr. Plant Geek—a leading voice in the global gardening community. Michael shares his passion for spreading the joy of gardening across the world and dives ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:55
Organic Pest Control With Lisa Taylor
In this episode of We Need Water, we sit down with Lisa Taylor, a sustainable landscaping speaker, educator and author to talk about all things Organic Pest Control. We discuss how residents can take a holistic approach to deal with common pest...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:01
Clean, Safe Water From The Air
In this episode, we dive into how the company, Aquaria, has developed a new technology to create clean safe water from the air. We discuss why this technology is needed now more than ever due to climate chan...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:51
Rain Rewards for Rain Gardens
In this episode of "We Need Water," we dive into the fascinating world of rain gardens and explore the City of Kirkland’s innovative “Yard Smart Rain Rewards” program. We speak with Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist, Kate Schmiett...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:38
Saving Water with Smart Irrigation
Do you have a home water irrigation system or are you considering installing one? Dive into this discussion about how to make yours a smart irrigation system for landscape health and water efficiency. From the components needed to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:35
Ripping Out Your Lawn
Welcome back to Season 2 of We Need Water! To kickoff our season we are speaking with Jessi Bloom about how to rip out your lawn. What are the benefits of doing this? Why would you do such...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:03
Lawns of the Future: Less Grass, Less Work
What does the lawn of the future look like? They will need to adapt to the changing climate and the hotter and drier summers in the PNW. That means less grass, which in turn means less watering, fertilizer, weeding and WORK! Your home l...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:37
What Is PFAS And Why Should I Care?
Do you know about PFAS? Have you ever wondered it it’s in your water? PFAS are a group of over 12,000 forever chemicals that are found in everyday products like nonstick pans, food packaging, rain gear, and even organic kale! It’s also being fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:08
Untapped Potential: How WaterSense Saves You Water, Money and Water for the Future
Have you ever thought about how much water it takes to flush a toilet? Or run your dishwasher? The EPA’s WaterSense program helps consumers choose more water-efficient products with their WaterSense label for faucets, appliances, irrigation, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:12
Climate Proofing Your PNW Garden
Are you wondering how to adapt your garden to climate change? As our summers become hotter and dryer, learn how to adapt your garden and make it more resilient. In this episode we speak with best-selling author and business owner,
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:49
Tapped Out: Climate Change's Impact on Our PNW Water
Climate change is impacting the PNW right now. In Washington, our summers are getting hotter and drier. Did you know we’ve already lost 15-30% of our snowpack over the last 80 years with even more expected in the next 80 years? Our reservoirs a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:18
Who Cares About Toilets
Who cares about toilets? Billions of people do because they have no where to go. This is a huge impact on our water systems. Enter the World Toilet Organization who's taking action with projects across the...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:45
What is Sustainable Landscaping?
Traditional landscape management involves heavy inputs of water, chemicals, and fossil fuel-powered machinery. The environmental impacts are significant. Sustainable landscaping offers an alternative, but what is it? At its core, sustainable la...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:18
Building a Better Food Future
What is “organic farming”? How does it differ from traditional farming? How does it affect our water resources? Why does it matter? This podcast will explore these questions and help listeners understand how they can participate in and support ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:45
How Safe Is Our Drinking Water? With Environmental Geologist Jessica Atlakson
Is the water in Washington REALLY safe to drink? Is tap water healthy for us? Do you need a water filter in your home? Concerns about water quality are prevalent. The U.S. prides itself on clean, safe drinking water, yet, terrible water crises ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:28