Clean Water Conversations
Brought to you by Lancaster Clean Water Partners, Clean Water Conversations is a lively series of discussions with leaders, volunteers and difference-makers in our shared goal of clean and clear waterways by 2040. Join our hosts Allyson Gibson and Kenn Bennett as they talk with guests about clean water work being done in Lancaster County and have a little fun along the way.
Season 3 is sponsored by Chesapeake Conservancy
For questions or episode suggestions, contact us at info@LancasterCleanWaterPartners.com
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Music credits:
Intro: "Let Good Times Roll" by RA, copyright 2025, MusicVine
"Price is Right Losing Horn", Sheila Cole, Fremantle in association with CBS,
The Price is Right Productions, Inc.
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode 25 - Diana Martin
In this episode, we speak with Director of High Impact for the High Foundation and Executive Director of the Partners for Environmental Stewardship, Diana Martin. World traveler, adventurer, organic farming enthusiast and Lancaster City a...
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Episode 25
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Episode 24 - Natalie Johnson and Mike Hudson
In this episode we are talking with Natalie Johnson and Mike Hudson from Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. We discuss the amazing work being done by local congregations, growth within the organization under the leadership of the new...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23 -Emily Landis
In this episode, we are talking about the Blue-Green Connector project, Lancaster Science Factory and learning through the Covid years with the Director of Education & Environmental Strategy at the Little Conestoga Creek Foundation through ...
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Episode 23
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41:36
Episode 22 - Funding Freeze
On January 28, 2025, a memorandum was released from the White House Office of Management and Budget that,“Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to the disbursement of Federal financial assistance.” Although that ...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 with Brian Gish
In this episode, we are chatting with Brian Gish, the Senior Watershed Planner at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). He discusses CBF's focus on local waterways, tells some great personal stories, avoids acronym buzzers like he's ...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20 with Jenna Mitchell Beckett
Season 3 kicks off with a chat with Jenna Mitchell Beckett, Pennsylvania State Director and Agriculture Program Director at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and is also the current Chair of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners Board of Trustee...
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Episode 20
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Episode 19 - Year 1 and Season 2 Finale
Thank you for a great first year! In this finale of both season 2 and our first year, Allyson and Kenn talk about their list of awesomeness for the year of the show, play highlights, give updates have a little fun and, of course, dodg...
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Episode 19
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Episode 18 with Mike Lasala
This week, we talk with Mike Lasala, the CAP Coordinator Team lead. He is also a Specialist/Analyst and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Manager from LandStudies, Inc. He dis...
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Episode 18
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55:32
Episode 17 with Hilary Harp Falk
In this episode, we talk with Hilary Harp Falk, the President and CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) about the Bay, network building, Lancaster's reputation and spaghetti pizza. This is an amazing opportunity to learn a few things...
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Episode 17
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44:42
Episode 16 with Dave Koser and Kim Shorter
In This episode talk with Dave Koser and Kim Shorter from Lancaster County Community Foundation about the ExtraGive to be held on November 22. It is an info...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 with Jill Whitcomb
On this episode, we chat with Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Water Programs at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Jill Whitcomb. This was a really fun episode as we discuss the successes of the collaborative network,...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14 with the backbone organization (our team)
We are doing something a little different to celebrate the middle of season 2. This is a short but sweet episode. We are introducing the backbone organization aka, our awesome internal team here at Lancaster Clean Water Partners!
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Episode 14
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Episode 13 with Justin Sauder and Terry Kauffman
We sat down with Terry Kauffman and Justin Sauder, two of the partner leads in East Earl Township. What a great story about collaboration with landowners, foresight by leadership and a municipality making a difference! We also playe...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12 with Matt Royer and Cathleen Anthony
In this episode, we're talking about Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy with Matt Royer, Associate Director of Partnerships & Engagement at Penn State, a member of the Board of Trustees for Lancaster Clean Wat...
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Episode 12
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44:04
Episode 11 with Lauren Beal
We are back and kicking off season 2 with a doozie! Lauren Beal is the Executive Director of the Lancaster STEM Alliance, the Associate Director of Educational Partnerships at IU13 and a member of the Board of Trustees at Lancaster Clean Wa...
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Episode 11
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43:25
Episode 10 - LiveSTREAM
This season finale is a celebration of the stories, the guests and the fun of our first season. This episode was recorded live on Facebook from Stauffer Run in Lancaster, PA, so the audio is not as clear as it normally is. To see th...
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Episode 10
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22:51
Episode 9 with Carly Dean
In this episode, we talk with Carly Dean, the Director of Chesapeake Tributary Initiatives for Chesapeake Conservancy. We hear from Carly about the Chesapeake view of the work being done in Lancaster County, the Conservancy's work with GI...
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Episode 9
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43:53
Episode 8 - Water Week with Kelly Snavely and Keith Williams, part 2
We are back with part 2 of our Lancaster Water Week conversation with Kelly Snavely and Keith Williams of Lancaster Conservancy. The 8th Annual Lancaster Water Week will be held June...
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Episode 8
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Episode 7 - Water Week with Kelly Snavely and Keith Williams part 1
Lancaster Water Week is June 7 - 15, 2024In part 1 of 2, we are talking with Kelly Snavely and Keith Williams from Lancaster Conservancy. Along with a team of volunteers, they ar...
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Episode 7
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39:08
Episode 6 with Adam Ortiz
We hit the big time with this episode's guest! Adam Ortiz is the Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency! He talks about collaboration, the ...
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40:08
Episode 5 with Steve Campbell
In this episode, we talk with Steve Campbell, the Director of Public Works for the City of Lancaster and a member of the Board of Trustees for Lancaster Clean Water Partners. We hear from Steve about the Combined Sewer Overflow, green inf...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4 with Molly Deger
In this episode, we talk with Molly Deger, the Deputy Director of Public Works in the Sustainability & Environment Divis...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3 with Sally Reynolds
In this episode, we talk with Digital Operations Marketing Director for LNP Media Group and 2023 Lancaster Waters...
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Episode 3
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