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Season 3, Episode 2 | The Evolution of Regulation at the EAA - Forging a Path of Regulation Through Service Feb 28, 2022

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The EAA officially began as regulatory agency back in 1996, and the regulatory programs that relate to groundwater production and protection are crucial to the overall mission of the EAA. Tune in to this episode as hosts Brent and Ann-Margaret interview EAA Executive Director for External and Regulatory Affairs, Marc Friberg, about regulation through service, how the agency works with other entities and organizations, and carries out its mission to ensure the quality and quantity of water in the Edwards Aquifer for 2.5 million South Central Texans.

Season 3, Episode 1 | Looking Ahead In 2022 with General Manager Roland Ruiz Jan 31, 2022

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In this episode, hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent welcome back EAA GM Roland Ruiz to recap all the progress the agency made in 2021 and get his perspective on the Next Generation and Beyond strategic plan as he celebrates 10 years of being the General Manager for the EAA. From the highly anticipated grand opening of the EAA Education Outreach Center to all the research taking place at the EAA Field Research Park, and the next chapter for the EAHCP as it celebrates its 10th year ensuring a suitable habitat exists for the covered, threatened and endangered, species in both the San Marcos and Comal Springs.

Season 2, Episode 12 | State of the Edwards Aquifer Dec 23, 2021

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For our final episode this season, and last one for 2021, we wanted to look at how the Edwards Aquifer conditions are doing this year compared to previous years, in a segment we're calling the State of the Aquifer with EAA Director of Aquifer Science, Paul Bertetti.

Season 2, Episode 11 | Fact or Fiction: Aquifer Edition Nov 30, 2021

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Learn about some myths and impressive facts about the Edwards Aquifer as hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent discuss what is fact or fiction when it comes to information they've heard over the years while working at the EAA.

Season 2, Episode 10 | Aquifer Science Visualized Oct 28, 2021

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What is GIS and how is it used at the EAA? On this episode, hosts Brent and Ann-Margaret discuss the realm of Geographic Information Systems, aka GIS, with Taylor Bruecher, EAA Hydrologic Coordinator. Find out how we display data for the public so they can view it, identify patterns to answer questions, and pose more questions based on their understanding.

Season 2, Episode 9 | Quality Data Reigns Supreme Sep 29, 2021

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Why is collecting environmental data about the Edwards Aquifer important and how is it stored? On this episode Bryan Anderson, EAA Data Management Director, discusses with hosts Brent and Ann-Margaret the continuous data collected by the EAA Data Management Department. This department oversees 151 active monitoring sites where they collect data, process that data, and disseminate it to the public. Learn all about how the EAA manages these continuous data sets, and how they help us understand the Edwards Aquifer System.

Season 2, Episode 8 | EAA's Plan to Advance Aquifer Education at its Anticipated Education Outreach Center (EOC) Aug 26, 2021

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On this episode hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent interview Sarah Valdez, EAA STEAM Outreach Educator, about the EAA Education Outreach Center located at Morgan's Wonderland Camp. Tune in as she discusses the one of a kind exhibits that will go in the 3,500 square foot space, which will feature unique learning experiences that will broaden imaginations through participation in innovative STEM opportunities with an inclusive mindset. This permanent location, which is scheduled to open Spring 2022, will be dedicated to teaching up to 500 students per day about the Edwards Aquifer!

Season 2, Episode 7 | A Well Told Story About Groundwater Protection Jul 29, 2021

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On this episode hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent interview Mariah Bonham, Groundwater Protection Coordinator, regarding the groundwater protection initiatives at the EAA – ranging from the importance of well registration to historic records serving as a tool for finding abandoned wells throughout the EAA jurisdiction.

Season 2, Episode 6 | A 25-year EAA perspective: Luana Buckner and Carol Patterson Jun 28, 2021

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We've officially made it to the anniversary month that launched the EAA into existence back on June 28, 1996, and on this episode hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent have two very special guests that have held longstanding positions on the EAA board since the EAA began operations, EAA chairman Luana Buckner, representative for Medina / Atascosa Counties, known as District 13 and board member Carol Patterson, representative for Bexar County, District 1. Hear their perspectives from serving on the board to the work the EAA has done and continues to do to manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer.

Season 2, Episode 5 | I.Y.C.K. Animal of the Year – Cave Beetles May 27, 2021

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As you all may know by now this year is International Year of Caves and Karst, and the 'cave beetle' has been designated as animal of the year. Hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent discuss two endangered beetle species with Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) Department's Kristy Kollaus, EAA Environmental Scientist, and Kristina Tolman, EAA Habitat Conservation Coordinator.

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