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Storying Water
by Ellen Wiles
This podcast takes you on a journey along a river from source to sea over ten episodes, exploring how the water system actually works, what's involved in getting drinkable water to our taps, risks to its resilience in a fast-changing climate, and solutions that involve working with nature. Written and narrated by author Ellen Wiles, Artist-in-Residence at an environmental science centre, it features a kaleidoscope of expert interviews with people ranging from farmers and fishermen to campaigners, executives, regulators and scientists.
Episodes
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3. Agricultural pollution: Harmful impacts of farming for watercourses and the benefits of working with nature
In the third episode, Ellen visits a scenic rural area along the River Exe, surrounded by farmland, where the water looks beautifully clean and clear – and looks into the issue of agricultural pollution and its often-hidden impact on our waterways. As the Rivers Trust pointed out in a report on…
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2. Reservoirification: Why storing water for drinking isn't as straightforward as it may seem
Ellen visits Wimbleball, a scenic lake in North Devon that is popular for water sports and fly fishing – but it is also a vital reservoir, dug out and built in 1979, storing water for thousands of people in the region before it’s treated and ready to drink. In this episode, Ellen discovers some…
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1. Peatlands: Seeking out a Source and the Brilliance of Bogs
The series begins with a search for a beginning as Ellen goes on a walk to find the source of the River Exe up on Exmoor – and it isn’t as easy to spot as expected. Exploring the incredible value of peatlands for water quality and drought and flood resilience as well as biodiversity, and the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast takes you on a journey along a river from source to sea over ten episodes, exploring how the water system actually works, what's involved in getting drinkable water to our taps, risks to its resilience in a fast-changing climate, and solutions that involve working with nature. Written and narrated by author Ellen Wiles, Artist-in-Residence at an environmental science centre, it features a kaleidoscope of expert interviews with people ranging from farmers and fishermen to campaigners, executives, regulators and scientists.
HOSTED BY
Ellen Wiles
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This podcast takes you on a journey along a river from source to sea over ten episodes, exploring how the water system actually works, what's involved in getting drinkable water to our taps, risks to its resilience in a fast-changing climate, and solutions that involve working with nature. Written...
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Storying Water is created and hosted by Ellen Wiles.
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