Decarbonization and Climate Resilience: Tackling California’s Water Challenges with Joaquin Esquivel and Lou Bendon

Special guests Joaquin Esquivel, chairman of the California State Water Resources Board, and Lou Bendon, CEO of Flycatcher Marketing, join the show to discuss key water issues facing California water operators. The conversation covers the impact of climate change on the water industry, the importance of decarbonization, and how water budgeting and water loss mandates from the Water Board are linked to decarbonization efforts. They also explore what the State Water Resources Board can do to advance decarbonization in the absence of legislation and mandates, and how these initiatives can help offset rising operational costs for larger water agencies.

Podcast Recorded on September 19, 2024