Partners in Preparedness — Emergency Prep & Interagency Support

We’re joined once again by EMWD Director of Maintenance, Dave Brown, for part two of our deep dive into VODA and predictive AI. Together, we explore what we’ve learned over the past year and a half, and the exciting developments that are on the horizon.

In this episode, we sit down with emergency response experts to discuss interagency support in times of crisis. We talk fires, earthquakes, cyberattacks, and the regional support systems that are in place to help.

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River Resources for Metropolitan Water District. We cover the history of the river agreement, the latest federal input, and what these negotiations mean for the future of the Colorado River.

In this episode, we're talking about state-of-the-art labs, Consumer Confidence Report requirements, and what's next in the world of water quality.

PFAS and microplastics and tap water—oh my! Join us as we discuss these trending topics with Darrin Polhemus, Deputy Director of the Division of Drinking Water at the State Water Resources Control Board.

In this episode, we sit down with EMWD's Gabriela Gutierrez Lopez to discuss our efforts with commercial customers to establish the next frontier of conservation.

We’re joined by EMWD Assistant General Manager Lanaya Alexander to discuss the future of our water supply and how we’re leveraging modern technology to improve long-term reliability.

In Part 4 of our Delta Conveyance Project series, we sit down with Jennifer Pierre, General Manager of the State Water Contractors, to discuss her candid perspective on the project and her organization’s role in this monumental effort.

In this episode, we're joined by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ryan Lubben and returning guest Jenna Shimmen, EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, for a panel discussion on defensible space, home hardening, and practical steps residents can take to help protect their homes from wildfire.

We’re joined by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District General Manager Dean Wetter to discuss our agencies’ joint efforts to expand recycled water infrastructure and how these initiatives are transforming local parks and recreation spaces.