Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently impacted west-central Florida, including the Tampa/ St. Pete metro area. Dr. Jennifer Collins, Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida shares insights on the physical and social impacts of these massive storms.

Gain insights on the challenge of freshwater flooding below sea level, as we explore New Orleans with Chris Franklin, Andrew Woodroof and Johnny Vindigni.

In this episode of the GeoTrek Podcast, we bring you exclusive insights from the 2024 Texas Groundwater Summit, where industry experts and thought leaders gathered to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in groundwater management in Texas. Join us as we sit down with special guests from the summit to explore the critical issues surrounding groundwater sustainability, drought resilience, and the future of water resources in the Lone Star State. Our guests share their perspectives on the importance of innovative technologies, regulatory updates, and collaborative efforts in securing Texas' water future.

Our guests are:

Jeremiah Long, Senior Video Producer, Blue Leopard Agency

www.blueleopardagency.com

Shay Hlavaty, Communications and Outreach Manager, Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District

www.bseacd.org

Taylor Christian, Team Lead on the Texas Water Data Team, Texas Water Development Board

https://txwaterdatahub.org/

Jodi Ruonavar, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Porter Special Utility District

https://portersud.com/

Sarah Rountree Schlessinger, CEO, Texas Water Foundation

https://www.texaswater.org/

https://www.texasrunsonwater.org/

Amy Bush, Hydrologist, P.G., RMBJ Geo

hydrogeek@gmail.com