Clean Water Works
CLEVELAND, OHIO: From the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, an in-depth and fun conversation led by Donna Friedman and Mike Uva on any and all topics related to clean water, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and the people, projects, and programs serving Lake Erie and our local waterways and communities.
Podcasting since 2022 • 59 episodes
Clean Water Works
Latest Episodes
Ohio's Infrastructure Report Card
The newly released 2025 Ohio Infrastructure Report Card delivers a sobering assessment of the systems we rely on daily but rarely think about. Ohio has made modest improvements since the last American Society of Civil Engineers' report in 2021,...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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28:32
Sustainability at the Sewer District
What does sustainability mean for a wastewater utility? Sustainability Manager Marie Fechik-Kirk shares her thoughts on environmental stewardship at the Sewer District. Under Marie's guidance, the NEORSD has integrated sustainabilit...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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14:12
Wastewater Surveillance and Community Health
A recent innovation, the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) has transformed from an emergency response to COVID-19 into a comprehensive early warning system for disease outbreaks.The NWSS monitors approximately 45% of the US...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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32:39
2025 Ohio Stormwater Conference
Mike is at the 18th annual Ohio Stormwater Conference, where nearly 1,000 environmental professionals gather to discuss flooding, erosion, and water quality advances—and new challenges.The conversation begins with sobering news about wat...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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22:30
Bridging the Gap: Downtown Cleveland and Waterfront Access
Imagine standing in downtown Cleveland and gazing at Lake Erie just blocks away, yet feeling disconnected by an intimidating landscape of highways and parking lots. This frustrating paradox has defined Cleveland's relationship with its waterfro...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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31:47
