The Triple-Bottom Line - Making a Case for Local Investment in Source Water Protection: A conversation with Dr. Bob Morgan and Dr. James McCarty
In this episode, Andres Villegas talks with Dr. Bob Morgan and Dr. James McCarty about source water protection and the benefits of local investment. Both have extensive experience in Source Water Protection at the Beaver Water District, a water utility in northwest Arkansas serving over 350,000 people. They discuss the problem with development and urbanization regarding water filtration and the importance of our forests in naturally filtering the water supply and keeping water treatment costs down. They also highlight the benefits of working together across interests to develop the Source Water Protection Fund, which generates around $750,000 yearly.
Dr. James McCarty is an Environmental Quality Manager for Beaver Water District, managing the district’s Source Water Protection Program, whose goal is to maintain the quality of Beaver Lake, the source of drinking water for one in seven Arkansas residents.
Dr. Bob Morgan is a retired engineer with substantial experience in watershed management, including previously managing Beaver Water District’s Source Water Protection Program and participating in numerous committees and councils for the American Water Works Association.
Produced by Lee Schneider. Music by Chuck Leavell. Executive Producer: Judy A. Takats.