Clean Water Conversations

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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 __________________________________ 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.

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June 10, 2026Episode 4134 min

Episode 41 - season 5 finale

Send us Fan MailThis season, we focused on education, and we had some great guests for you to listen to!Episode 41 is the season 5 finale, recorded at the Choose Clean Water Conference in downtown Lancaster! We wrapped up the season with some fond memories, guests pulled directly from the conference, and a look into season 6. We would especially like to thank our season 5 sponsor, RK&K, for embarking on this adventure with us! Links from this episodeChoose Clean Water ConferenceYouth Conservation SchoolAhsley Spotts represents Chesapeake Bay FoundationAmanda Bush represents HRGEmily Thorpe represents the University of Maryland, Sea Grant Extension Kelly Slippey represents Lancaster Conservancy Lancaster Water Weekemail for trivia: info@LancasterCleanWaterPartners.com

May 21, 2026Episode 4055 min

Episode 40 - Leadership Lancaster: Jennifer Diaz and Sarah Kemble

Send us Fan MailThis episode features Jennifer Diaz and Sarah Kemble of Leadership Lancaster. Sarah and Jennifer are both exceptional storytellers who make us laugh, think, and become inspired to take our next steps. It's a fun and insightful discussion on leadership, collaboration, and connection. We also hear from Sallie Gregory, Lancaster County Conservation District's Education and Operations Coordinator, who tells us about an opportunity for K-12 students at Lancaster County Youth Conservation School.Here are links from the discussion:https://leadershiplancaster.org/https://lancasterconservation.org/youth-conservation-school/

April 30, 2026Episode 3959 min

Episode 39 - Three Colleges: Dr. Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Dr. David Bowne, and Nicholas Auwaerter

Send us Fan MailWe continue our theme of education in the conservation world with this Conversation with Lancaster County's three formal institutes of higher learning. Franklin & Marshall College, Millersville University, and Elizabethtown College each provide robust environmental studies programs, complemented by hands-on and extracurricular experiences that deepen student learning. Beyond campus, all three are actively involved with local K–12 students through outreach efforts, partnerships, and educational programming.Together, these efforts highlight a shared priority across Lancaster County’s higher education institutions: not only educating students about environmental stewardship, but fostering a broader culture of responsibility and care that extends to future generations.Watershed Education Training Institute

April 9, 2026Episode 3832 min

Episode 38 - Diana Oviedo Vargas and Melinda Daniels

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk with Diana Oviedo Vargas and Melinda Daniels, Research Scientists from Stroud Water Research Center about what brought them to water science, the impact Stroud is making in helping to positively affect our waterways, and we play a game of Hiking Trivia.

March 19, 2026Episode 3749 min

Episode 37 - Tom Ackerman

Send us Fan MailSeason 5 of Clean Water Conversations is all about environmental education and who better to talk on the subject than Tom Ackerman, the Vice President of Education at Chesapeake Bay Foundation? We talk with Tom about the challenges and rewards of getting students outside of the classroom, the current curriculum, and saving Abraham Lincoln. We also play a round of National Park trivia.

February 26, 2026Episode 3647 min

Episode 36 - Valerie Gray and Mr. Brandon Bixler

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are talking with Mr. Brandon Bixler, Agriculture and Environmental studies teacher and FFA staff advisor at McCaskey High School and Valerie Gray, student and president of the FFA Chapter at McCaskey High School. We discuss FFA in an urban school setting, how to explain Lancaster County farming to Floridians and how a stuffed bird can make a good booth-minder. Learn more about McCaskey High School's FFA Chapter

February 5, 2026Episode 3534 min

Episode 35 - Angie Martin

Send us Fan MailSeason 5 is all about conservation education from the ground up; from kids to adults, from conservation entusiasts to conservation professionals. We celebrate the people and programs that share the knowledge that makes a difference to our waters. Season 5 of Clean Water Conversations is sponsored by RK&KWe begin season 5 with a conversation with Angie Martin, the Director for Community Engagement at the Edible Classroom. We discuss teaching kids about growing and cooking their own food through hands-on experience, regenerative conservation, and kunekune pigs. Then we play a deceptive, literary game of trivia. You just might learn something while having fun!Referenced links in this episode:The Edible Classroom - https://theedibleclassroom.org/Read more about the Ebible Classroom in Alliance for the Chesapeak Bay's newsletter

January 1, 2026Episode 3442 min

Episode 34 - Drew Robinson

Send us Fan MailWe wrap up season 4 by talking to Drew Robinson, Communications Director for the Choose Clean Water Coalition and Chair for the Development and Communications Committee at Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake> We discuss Conservation Communications and storytelling, the updated Bay Agreement, The Choose Clean Water Conference coming to Lancaster in May, and more! We also play a round of trivia that Drew just knocked out of the park! Links discussed in this episode:Choose Clean Water ConferenceCause CampVote for River of the YearMusic credit:"Over There" (1917), George M. Cohan (Public Domain)

December 18, 2025Episode 3336 min

Episode 33 - Matt Kofroth

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we celebrate Lancaster County Conservation District's 74th anniversary with Assistant District Manager, Matt Kofroth. We talk about the history of the Conservation District, some of the amazing work being done now, and where the future may lie. We also play a game of "75th" Trivia.You can find more about Lancaster County Conservation District at https://lancasterconservation.org/

December 11, 2025Episode 3242 min

Episode 32 - Bess Langbein

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, we talk with Bess Langbein, partner of Due East Partners, about networking, the Common Agenda, hometown fun, and coming home when the streetlights came on. Because she is so involved in her kids' activities, we played a round of Youth Sports Trivia.To learn more about Due East Partners, go to https://dueeastpartners.com/