Category: Past Speaking of Water Series
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Speaking of Water Series: How much per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do households contribute to municipal wastewater (3/8/2024)
How much per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do households contribute to municipal wastewater Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic, persistent, and hardly removed by traditional wastewater treatment approaches. As a result, their presence in wastewater could lead to environmental exposure through wastewater effluent and sludge, and challenge water recycling practices. While industrial emission is…
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Speaking of Water Series: Cows, Crops, and the Colorado: Thirsty Practices in a Time of Crisis (9/12/2023)
Cows, Crops, and the Colorado: Thirsty Practices in a Time of Crisis The unprecedented decline of the Colorado River has precipitated a crisis affecting the people and ecology that rely on this vital water source. While recent levels of rain- and snowfall have provided a temporary respite, addressing the causes and consequences of sustained reductions…
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Rapid Response to the Norfolk Southern Chemical Spill and Chemical Fires in East Palestine, Ohio
Rapid Response to the Norfolk Southern Chemical Spill and Chemical Fires in East Palestine, Ohio In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine Ohio touching off a series of fires and ultimately explosions of hazardous materials. This chemical spill and fires released hazardous materials into Ohio and Pennsylvania through air and waterways.…
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Water Rights and Water Wrongs: Rethinking Equity in California
Water Rights and Water Wrongs: Rethinking Equity in California Legally-established water rights have long been a foundation for allocation and adjudication of access to water in California. They have also been a focus for controversy between various groups over whose needs and uses should prevail. This panel explores current issues in water rights including how…
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Water UCI Colloquium Series: The Storm Before the Calm: Stormwater Capture as a Means of Addressing Racism and Environmental Injustice in LA | 03/29/23 at 12 PM
The Storm Before the Calm: Stormwater Capture as a Means of Addressing Racism and Environmental Injustice in LA America’s legacy of racist land use and housing policies affect how much impervious surface is in one’s neighborhood. This not only affects amounts of stormwater runoff generated, but also levels of greenery, temperature, and flooding. This research…
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Water UCI Colloquium Series: Getting the Lead Out with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 02/21/23 at 12 PM
Getting the Lead Out with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law This webinar will focus on NRDC’s work on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law particularly around lead service line replacement, drinking water in California, and touch on NRDC’s drinking water work in Michigan and Illinois. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a once in a generation investment…
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2022 Water Works Career Expo (11/14/22)
2022 Water Works Career Expo SPONSORS: Discover the extraordinary range of career opportunities within the water sector! Meet employers who are looking for you! From humanities to law, STEM and beyond, students from all majors can find a satisfying career in water. Join us for a series of short talks from pioneers in the water…
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Speaking of Water Series: Global climate change and water conflict—where might we be headed? (6/1/22)
Global Climate Change and Water Conflict—where might we be headed? Climate change is worsening freshwater-related disputes across our planet. Examples range from conflicts over diminishing water sources shared by countries, to migration pressures arising from refugees escaping regions suffering from chronic drought. This colloquium explores the causes and consequences of these and other societal challenges…
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Speaking of Water Series: Privatization of Water: Will it Bring Greater Social Equity? (1/27/22)
Privatization of Water: Will it Bring Greater Social Equity? Engage in the debate that explores the pros and cons of public and private water systems in ensuring the human right to water. Safety, accessibility and reliability of water in California varies depending on where you live. More than 1 million Californians do not have access…
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Speaking of Water Series: Toward a More Inclusive 21st Century Water Sector: Opportunities for Diversity, Equity, and Engagement (3/30/22)
Toward a More Inclusive 21st Century Water Sector:Opportunities for Diversity, Equity, and Engagement How do water agencies and the industry, in general, better promote a more diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the needs and aspirations of the society it serves? And, how do we ensure that the water sector embraces the values and issues…