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A podcast for the water curious in California
 
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Season 6
water cycle, climate change, atmosphere, monsoon, cooling
Ep 75: Irrigation, Evapotranspiration, and Climate
Season 6
water cycle, climate change, atmosphere, monsoon, cooling

A conversation with Professor Sonali McDermid (New York University) about irrigation, evapotranspiration, and impacts on climate systems. Released October 24, 2025.

Season 6
water cycle, climate change, atmosphere, monsoon, cooling

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Episode 14: California Peaches and Water
Episode 14: California Peaches and Water

A conversation with farmer and author David 'Mas' Masumoto about peaches, organic practices, soil, water, and histories in the CA Central Valley. Released April 2, 2021

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Season 2Mallika NoccoApril 2, 2021peaches, groundwater, irrigation, sustainable food systems
Episode 12: Water Reform in California Institutional Ecosystems
Episode 12: Water Reform in California Institutional Ecosystems

A conversation with UC Davis doctoral researchers Linda Estelí Méndez Barrientos and Jess Rudnick about water governance, institutional reforms, equity, and participation in California. Note: The CA Water Code referenced in this episode is § 10721, (j). Recorded July 7, 2020

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Season 1Kika TuffJuly 10, 2020SGMA, law, policy, governance, institutional ecosystems, water quantity/quality/security
Episode 11: Rivers in the California Sky
Episode 11: Rivers in the California Sky

A conversation with doctoral researcher Katerina Gonzales and Dr. Daniel Swain about atmospheric rivers, climate extremes and futures, and climate science communication. Recorded June 30, 2020.

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Season 1Kika TuffJune 30, 2020drought, climate change, water quantity/quality/security, atmospheric river
Episode 10: California Water Policy and Extension
Episode 10: California Water Policy and Extension

A conversation with Dr. Doug Parker about climate-smart agriculture, nitrogen & water management, the paradox of irrigation efficiency, and the current/future role of CA extension in water policy and management. Recorded June 23, 2020.

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Season 1Kika TuffJune 26, 2020water quantity/quality/security, law, governance, policy, Extension, CA Institute for Water Resources
Episode 09: Small Farms and Water in California
Episode 09: Small Farms and Water in California

A conversation with Dr. Ruth Dahlquist-Willard about crops, irrigation, drought, groundwater management, and water policy on diverse small farms in the CA Central Valley. Recorded June 16, 2020.

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Season 1Kika TuffJune 19, 2020sustainable food systems, SGMA, drought, small farms
Episode 08: Indigenous Water and Fire Expertise in California
Episode 08: Indigenous Water and Fire Expertise in California

A conversation with California State University-Chico Professor Don Hankins about his work integrating ecohydrology with Indigenous water and fire management practices and policy.

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Season 1Kika TuffJune 12, 2020water+fire, Indigenous Expertise, pyrogeography, sustainable natural ecosystems
Episode 07: Beaver hydrology and management
Episode 07: Beaver hydrology and management

A conversation with California State University-Channel Islands Professor Emily Fairfax about her work studying the lives of beavers and their impacts on droughts, fires, and water quality as well as some strategies for beaver management.

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Season 1Kika TuffJune 4, 2020water+fire, ecosystem engineers, beavers, sustainable natural ecosystems
Episode 06: California Water Law 101
Episode 06: California Water Law 101

A conversation with University of California Davis School of Law Professor Karrigan Börk about the CA Water Rights, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, drinking water, and federal vs. CA controls over water.

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Season 1Kika TuffMay 23, 2020water quantity/quality/security, law, governance, policy, SGMA, water rights
Episode 05: California Gardening: Past, Present, and Future
Episode 05: California Gardening: Past, Present, and Future

A conversation with University of California Cooperative Extension Sustainable Food Systems advisors for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, Drs. Rachel Surls and Rose Hayden-Smith…

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Season 1Kika TuffMay 16, 2020healthy cities & communities, unconventional agriculture, urban food systems, victory gardens
Episode 04: Youth and Water in California Cities
Episode 04: Youth and Water in California Cities

A conversation with 4H Youth Development Advisors Marianne Bird and Claudia Diaz Carrasco about different youth development programs that focus on water education and public engagement with science in California's cities.

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Season 1Kika TuffMay 9, 20204H, youth, education
Episode 03: The Food-Water-Virus Nexus
Episode 03: The Food-Water-Virus Nexus

A conversation with Dr. Erin DiCaprio about basic virology, virus transmission in food and water systems, COVID-19 + food safety, and canning/preservation at home.

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Season 1Kika TuffApril 30, 2020virus, health, COVID
Episode 02: Ranching and Water in California
Episode 02: Ranching and Water in California

A conversation with Dr. Leslie Roche and Dan Macon about livestock, water use, drought, and ranching communities in California.

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Season 1Kika TuffApril 24, 2020wine, yield, grapes
Episode 01: Pilot episode
Episode 01: Pilot episode

Welcome to Water Talk, a new University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources podcast about all things California Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval! Listen to our pilot episode to learn more about us!

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Season 1Kika TuffApril 21, 2020water, conservation, podcast
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