The Collective Tap: Conversations About Water

The Collective Tap: Conversations About Water

by The White River Alliance

Non-Profit News Commentary Nature

Season 2

Water and the Demand for Meat

Recent polls suggest that somewhere around 90% of Americans eat meat. While meat consumption might be in decline, we're still eating far more meat than anytime in our history. What is the impact to our waterways of raising all those pigs, chickens, and cows?

The New Agriculture (Part 2)

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the future of agriculture practices and their relationship to our water resources. Soil health, no till, crop rotations, and more. Come learn more about how our most progressive farmers are changing the game to meet the challenges of the future.

Water, Agriculture, and Climate (Part 1)

Agriculture is dependent on water, but it also has a big impact on our waterways. What are those impacts? How will climate change affect Indiana farming operations? What does the future of Indiana agriculture look like?

Series Teaser: Well to Table

THE COLLECTIVE TAP is a podcast about water and the many ways we interact with this critical resource every day. Some of those uses are obvious: washing dishes, swimming, or watering plants. Others are less obvious: generating energy, building roads, and manufacturing goods that travel far from the water’s source to reach their destination. But even given those many uses—and the many more users who expect clean water on demand—it’s easy to take for granted how critical this one resource is to life. What, exactly, is the value of water? We try to answer this question through a series of engaging conversations with experts in their fields, and, hopefully, inspire a new appreciation of the waters you call home.

Season 1

The Value of Water

What is it like to experience water insecurity? Hear from a Texas citizen who lost access in the 2020 winter storms, and follow along as our hosts, Taz and Devin, try to trim their own usage.

Equitable Access

We often take water for granted: turn the faucet on, and there it is. But that isn't the case for everyone, and water service is getting more expensive. How is this impacting different communities, and how are they adapting? What can we do to prepare for higher utility costs?

H2-Oh No! What’s in Our Water?

In this episode, we take a closer look at our water sources. Where does our drinking (and sprinkler) water come from? What condition is it in? What threats does it face, and how can we help improve it?

The Cost of the Green Lawn

The green lawn is a hallmark American landscape, so much so that turf grass is one of our largest crops. But keeping lawns green has far-reaching impacts to our water supply, to public safety, and to utility rates and planning.

Keeping Clean

What's the story with the water in our homes? How does it get there and what condition is it in? Is it safe to consume? What about using it to clean our house or even ourselves? Can we improve our water system?

Series Teaser: The Spigot

THE COLLECTIVE TAP is a podcast about water and the many ways we interact with this critical resource every day. Some of those uses are obvious: washing dishes, swimming, or watering plants. Others are less obvious: generating energy, building roads, and manufacturing goods that travel far from the water’s source to reach their destination. But even given those many uses—and the many more users who expect clean water on demand—it’s easy to take for granted how critical this one resource is to life. What, exactly, is the value of water? We try to answer this question through a series of engaging conversations with experts in their fields, and, hopefully, inspire a new appreciation of the waters you call home.

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