Apr 17
165. How Hill Country Landowners Are Challenging CPS Energy's 370-Mile Transmission Line Plan
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the fight over the Howard Solstice Transmission Line — a proposed 370-mile, 765kV power line that would connect CPS Energy's Howard Road Station in Bexar County to a new substation in Pecos County, cutting through some of the most ecologi ... Show More
40m 24s
Apr 10
164. San Antonio’s Startup Gap — One Big Win, and What We’re Missing
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the story behind ProsperOps, a cloud cost optimization startup with roots in San Antonio and Austin. Founded by a group of former Rackspace employees—known as “Rackers”—ProsperOps has quietly grown into a significant player in cloud servi ... Show More
47m 36s
Apr 3
163. Protecting Big Bend: Officials, Business Owners, and Outfitters Take a Stand
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we turn our attention to Big Bend—one of the most remote and ecologically significant regions in Texas—amid renewed national debate over plans to build a border wall through Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and surrounding areas. T ... Show More
35m 21s
May 2023
Colin Hoag, "The Fluvial Imagination: On Lesotho’s Water-Export Economy" (U California Press, 2022)
Landlocked and surrounded by South Africa on all sides, the mountain kingdom of Lesotho became the world's first "water-exporting country" when it signed a 1986 treaty with its powerful neighbor. An elaborate network of dams and tunnels now carries water to Johannesburg, the subc ... Show More
59m 23s
Jul 2022
Discussing ”Draining: The Economic Impact of America’s Hidden Water Crisis” with DigDeep Founder & CEO George McGraw
George McGraw, Founder and CEO of DigDeep, a human rights nonprofit working to ensure every American has clean, running water forever, joins Solving Water to break down the nonprofit's latest report, “Draining: The Economic Impact of America’s Hidden Water Crisis,” released in la ... Show More
29m 15s
Apr 2022
Matt Damon & Gary White On How A Small Idea Can Make A Global Impact EP 1248
<p>Today's guests are Matt Damon and Gary White. Matt is the cofounder of <a href="http://water.org/" target="_blank">Water.org</a> & WaterEquity, as well as an actor, producer, and screenwriter. In 2006 he founded H20 Africa Foundation to raise awareness about water initiatives ... Show More
47m 20s
Feb 2022
Being a Water Resources Manager in Park City, Utah
Jason Christenson, Water Resources Manager for Park City Municipal, joins the show to share how his team is addressing water availability and resource management, with a focus on reducing water loss, in the community of Park City, Utah. Christenson shares the value of collaborati ... Show More
11m 10s
Mar 2022
CRY ME A RIVER: How to save the UK’s rivers
This week we’re giving Ed another reason to talk about his swimming, and diving into our rivers. Rivers are such an important part of our landscape, ecosystems and communities. They provide two thirds of our water supplies and support a vast array of wildlife, but are in bad shap ... Show More
47m 33s
Sep 2023
The Tale of Two Cities: Water Access Influences Human Decision Making
Does our geographical location shape our thinking? Does water access have an effect on our decision-making habits? Do we choose to live in the moment because of environmental factors? In this episode, Under the Cortex hosts Dr. Hamid Harati, The University of Queensland, and Thom ... Show More
27m 43s
Gregg Eckhardt, fondly titled the 'Nerd King' of South Texas water history, comes with an enviable track record. In a career spanning over three decades, he has dedicated himself to studying the unique Edwards Aquifer, contributing to his expert status in water management. Currently an environmental scientist with the renowned San Antonio Water System, his e ... Show More
