Why is water such a hot-button issue in Colorado right now? Host/producer Ally Richardson dives into the heart of local water challenges with Dave Gardner, Mark Robinson, and Mike Callicrate. From policy to permaculture, they explore innovative solutions that could shape the future of our region’s most precious resource.In the conversation today:Farmer Mark Robinson from Green Hill Farm in Peyton, Colorado.&nbsp;Mark&nbsp;hopes to have Grains & Vegetables coming soon!&nbsp;&nbsp;Find him at the Grain Chain: <a href="https://www.coloradograinchain.com/nexus/organizations/green-hill-farm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.coloradograinchain.com/nexus/organizations/green-hill-farm</a>&nbsp;Rancher Mike Callicrate from Saint Francis, Kansas.&nbsp;Mike has 2 local Colorado Spring stores, Ranch Foods Direct, that are worth a visit!&nbsp;Find him at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikecallicrate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mikecallicrate.com/</a>&nbsp;Dave Gardner from Colorado Springs, Colorado.&nbsp;Dave manages Studio 809 Podcasts, where he produces some episodes of Peak Environment and co-hosts Loving the Springs. He also hosts the GrowthBusters podcast, which recently visited the water issue: <a href="https://www.growthbusters.org/growth-addiction-water-southwest/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.growthbusters.org/growth-addiction-water-southwest/</a>&nbsp;This episode is brought to you by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to teaching the ethics and principles of permaculture design in Southern Colorado. Permaculture is all about working with nature rather than against, to regenerate land, water, and food systems, and build resilient communities for generations to come. Learn more about their work with schools, organizations, and community members at&nbsp;<a href="https://pikespeakpermaculture.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pikespeakpermaculture.org</a>.Mentioned in This Episode:2023 Colorado Water Plan: <a href="https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/CWCB/0/edoc/219188/Colorado_WaterPlan_2023_Digital.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/CWCB/0/edoc/219188/Colorado_WaterPlan_2023_Digital.pdf</a>Colorado Springs Utilities - Tiered Water Plans found here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csu.org/rates/tiered-water-rate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.csu.org/rates/tiered-water-rate</a>Zack Weiss creates brilliant videos to illustrate how water moves through land and atmosphere.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://waterstories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://waterstories.com</a>The Watershed Death Spiral:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waterstories.com/story/the-watershed-death-spiral" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.waterstories.com/story/the-watershed-death-spiral&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>The Revived Water Cycle:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waterstories.com/story/the-revived-water-cycle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.waterstories.com/story/the-revived-water-cycle</a>Denver 7 News Article by Brandon Richard, Foreign ownership of Colorado's agricultural land raising concerns found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/foreign-ownership-of-colorados-agricultural-land-raising-concerns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/foreign-ownership-of-colorados-agricultural-land-raising-concerns</a>The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment&nbsp;podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.<a href="https://peakallianceco.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future</a> <a href="https://peakallianceco.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://peakallianceco.org/</a><a href="https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pikes Peak Permaculture</a> <a href="https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/</a><a href="https://www.growthbusters.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GrowthBusters</a> <a href="https://www.growthbusters.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.growthbusters.org</a>Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

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