04 / Urbanism and water conservation / with 'Western Water Girl' Teal Lehto

Teal Lehto - known as Western Water Girl for her thorough storytelling and commentary on the worsening water crisis in the U.S. - brings the water conservation conversation to the city. We discuss: Why the conservationist and urbanist movements don't come together more often? Las Vegas, Nevada as an urban model for water conservation. Decoupling population growth from water usage. Water rights in the Western United States. What cities like Phoenix and Los Angeles need to start doing for the future of their water, people, and their built and natural environments. Desalination, Arizona's wishful and wildly expensive plans, and finding a sustainable path forward for the state. Lawns in the desert. Agriculture, eating beef, and what city dwellers can do to play a role in progress. Connect with Teal: On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernwatergirl On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernwatergirl/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbiehl/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@citiesforpeople On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbiehl/