Host Will Sarni, Practice Lead, Water and Nature at Earth Finance sits down with legendary water-policy expert & Visiting Fellow at Stanford Uni...

Published on January 31, 2026 11:26 by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network

Host Will Sarni, Practice Lead, Water and Nature at Earth Finance sits down with legendary water-policy expert & Visiting Fellow at Stanford University, Felicia Marcus to explore how California turned a 100-year drought crisis into a masterclass in resilience, achieving 25% urban water conservation through smart policy, innovation, and community trust.

Along the way, they celebrate the “unsung heroes”—the engineers and utility workers who keep the taps running during severe climate shifts.

Key areas covered:
– How a historic drought became a catalyst for innovation
– The mindset shift needed to scale sustainable water solutions globally
– Leadership takeaways for navigating the challenges of today’s water management

Attached link

https://www.youtube.com-nocookie/embed/XbzE29xk3UY

Taxonomy

Drought
Water Utility
California, United States
urban water security
Sustainable water purification