AquaPod: Water Monitoring Stories from the Field

Scientists face any number of challenges when they venture into the field, but it’s not often that aggressive hippos are among them. The researchers conducting annual expeditions in the Okavango Delta in Southern Africa, as part of the Okavango Wilderness Project, risk life and limb to collect the environmental data that will be used to protect this wild place. Additional Resources: Wild Bird Trust - OWPNational Geographic - OWPGuardians of the River Podcast“Into the Okavango” Film“Nkashi: Race for the Okavango” FilmFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

“Do your set-ups at home before you ever put equipment out in the field.” That’s Tom Killingbeck’s advice and his own practice as he develops instrumentation solutions for groundwater and surface water. Often partnering with In-Situ Regional Sales Manager Chris Howard to develop solutions, Tom is a classic “out-of-the-box” thinker able to wow clients by delivering data they never would have had access to without cost-effective continuous monitoring. Additional Resources: Tom Killingbeck on LinkedInChris Howard on LinkedInArcadis CanadaFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

It takes a village, in this case, two universities and multiple partners, to develop an extensive continuous water monitoring network along Colorado’s Yampa and Cache La Poudre rivers. Data collected will shed light on the health of these waterways and guide projects and practices to protect them. Additional Resources: Kat Demaree on LinkedInSam Struthers on LinkedInVirridyFriends of the YampaCache La Poudre River – Wild and ScenicFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

It takes a village, in this case, two universities and multiple partners, to develop an extensive continuous water monitoring network along Colorado’s Yampa and Cache La Poudre rivers. Data collected will shed light on the health of these waterways and guide projects and practices to protect them. Additional Resources: Kat Demaree on LinkedInSam Struthers on LinkedInVirridyFriends of the YampaCache La Poudre River – Wild and ScenicFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

Learn how the Water Replenishment District is collecting real-time data at dozens of well sites throughout Southern California through its Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program and securing water independence for the region. Additional Resources: WRDMoises Santillan on LinkedInBrian Partington on LinkedInWater Independence NowWRD - 60 Years of Water RecyclingWRD Customer StoryInterview with VuLink Telemetry Product Manager Matt TrumboFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

Learn how the Water Replenishment District is collecting real-time data at dozens of well sites throughout Southern California through its Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program and securing water independence for the region. Additional Resources: WRDMoises Santillan on LinkedInBrian Partington on LinkedInWater Independence NowWRD - 60 Years of Water RecyclingWRD Customer StoryInterview with VuLink Telemetry Product Manager Matt TrumboFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

The Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience at Florida’s Stetson University is preparing students for their future endeavors and collecting valuable data through a number of research projects related to climate adaptation and resiliency. Additional Resources: Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER)Dr. Jason Evans on LinkedInAndrew Joesoef on LinkedInFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

In this episode we welcome Kayleigh Smith and David Claridge from the UK to discuss the 2021 Environment Act and its pending requirement for upstream and downstream monitoring of thousands of combined sewer overflows and effluent discharge sites, in order to control spills of polluted water and improve water quality across England. Additional Resources: EA Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction PlanEnvironmental Monitoring SolutionsDavid Claridge on LinkedInKayleigh Smith on LinkedInVuLink VideoAqua TROLL 500 VideoFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

In this special edition of AquaPod, we talk with In-Situ’s Director of Product Management Matt Trumbo and Software Product Owner Tom Koniuta about the company’s development process for software and solutions designed to simplify data access and management. Additional Resources: Interview with Matt Trumbo: VuLinkInterview with Tom Koniuta: Batch Calibrations on VuSituVuLink WebinarVuLink VideoIFAT Presentation: Innovations in Environmental and Process Water Monitoring: The Real-Time Revolution Blog: VuSitu Graphing Is HereMatt Trumbo on LinkedInTom Koniuta on LinkedInFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

The Cleveland Water Alliance focuses on facilitating connection among water technology innovators to spur progress; empowering the community to champion the value of water through education and research; and finding and accelerating early-stage water technologies designed to preserve and protect our water resources. Program Manager Max Herzog gives us a closer look at this remarkable organization. Additional Resources: Cleveland Water Alliance WebsiteMax on LinkedInCWA Innovator Showcase WebinarCWA Water Data ForumErie HackLake Erie Volunteer Science Network Follow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

LakeTech works with clients to provide affordable deployed water monitoring solutions, easy access to continuous data, and consultation on management and remediation strategies. Demo their platform at my.laketech.com. Additional Resources: LakeTech websitePlatform demoLakeTech on LinkedInEli on LinkedInThe Lake Locker Video ChannelFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

In typical episodes of AquaPod, one of our application development managers joins an interview with a customer, but in this special edition, we’re posing questions to the ADMs themselves. Enjoy this engaging conversation with industry veterans Kerry Caslow, Adam Hobson and Brock Houston. Additional Resources 5 Steps to Successful Continuous Surface Water MonitoringWhat You Need To Know About Water Level Measurement With A Pressure SensorHow to Make Low-Flow Groundwater Purging Easy, Affordable and ReliableA Detailed Set-Up and Software Demo of the Aqua TROLL 600 Low-Flow Sampling KitKerry Caslow Brings a Wealth of Knowledge and a Passion for Water to Her WorkKerry Caslow on LinkedInBrock Houston on LinkedInAdam Hobson on LinkedInFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

Following a success story posted on our website, we invited Laura Kelm, of GreenVest, to join us for an in-depth conversation about some of her recent stream and wetland restoration projects, the essential elements of a successful stream restoration endeavor, and her views on what the future holds for the industry. Additional Resources GreenVestGreenVest on LinkedInWhite Paper: Wetland Hydrologic Enhancement Through Stream RestorationStream Restoration Project also Recharges Groundwater and Revives WetlandsFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

Monitoring instrumentation and integration expert Chris Davis discusses his years in the field as an owner and member of Lower 48 Instruments. Additional Resources Lower 48University of Maryland Becomes “Living Laboratory” for Stormwater ManagementDirect Pump Station Flow Monitoring Improves Collection System ModelingInfiltration Study Poses Challenges But Could Save Millions on Treatment PlantFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

During his many years working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other government agencies, private sector firms and academic institutions, Doug Levin has traveled the world, exploring and monitoring marine environments using a broad range of seafloor mapping systems, including AUVs, ROVs, and any number of water quality mapping systems and ADCPs. This episode offers a tantalizing snapshot of Doug Levin’s long career in water science and some of the lessons he’s learned as a scientist, pitchman, teacher and inventor. Listen now. Related Resources Watershed Innovation LabDoug Levin's BiographyDoug Levin's WebpageShoreScience.comConnect on LinkedInFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

Did you get practical training as an undergrad that prepared you for your first job? Dr. Jim Ivey makes it a priority to give his Field Methods course students hands-on experience in the field and the opportunity to discover a scientific area they're passionate about. Listen now. Related Resources: Best In Class: Why More Teachers are Bringing Instrumentation Into the Classroom and Students Into the FieldUrea Inputs Drive Picoplankton Blooms in Sarasota Bay, Florida, U.S.A.Professors Developing New Program to Help STEM Educators Reach Culturally Diverse StudentsConnect on LinkedInFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

After years of monitoring water levels in the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer, KGS's Ed Reboulet shares disturbing news on the condition of this essential North American water resource and what needs to be done to protect it. Listen now. Related Resources: Water well hydrographs: An underutilized resource for characterizing subsurface conditionsInterpreting temporal variations in river response functions: an example from the Arkansas River, Kansas, USAInterpretation of water level changes in the High Plains aquifer in western KansasNew insights from well responses to fluctuations in barometgoogleric pressureKansas Geological Survey High Plains / Ogallala Aquifer Information web pageFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

There are few people in the water monitoring industry who have logged more hours in the field or have more product development experience than Malcolm Lynch. Listen to hear this industry veteran's informed opinions and insights on the business of monitoring and protecting water. Related Resources: CC LynchConnect on LinkedInUS Army Corps of EngineersUSGSFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

Drought and wildfires are devastating the western United States. This scrappy grassroots group, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, has built an army of volunteers, who are doing the crucial work to restore land in the watershed damaged by fire, floods and human activity. Listen now. Related Resources: Wildlands Restoration VolunteersNumbers matter: Colorado group backs up restoration work with hard dataWildfires Threaten Urban Water Supplies, Long After the Flames Are OutFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.

In 2015, 3 million gallons of polluted mine water burst from the abandoned Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado, and turned streams and rivers bright orange as the flow traveled all the way to Lake Powell nearly 400 miles away. That catastrophic event made the news and the mine was designated a Superfund site by the EPA. But in fact, hundreds of legacy mines in the Rocky Mountain west have potential to leak toxic water into the watershed. Rory Cowie is an expert on high-alpine mine water monitoring, and his stories about his work at these hazardous sites are fascinating. Listen now. Related Resources: Alpine Water ResourcesMountain Studies Institute Exploring the Hydrological Impact of Abandoned Mines in ColoradoFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.