About this episode
The episode discusses the current water crisis in Colorado and explores innovative solutions with local experts.
Why is water such a hot-button issue in Colorado right now? Host/producer Ally Richardson dives into the heart of local water challenges with Dave Gardner, Mark Robinson, and Mike Callicrate. From policy to permaculture, they explore innovative solutions that could shape the future of our region’s most precious resource. In the conversation today: Farmer Mark Robinson from Green Hill Farm in Peyton, Colorado. Mark hopes to have Grains & Vegetables coming soon! Find him at the Grain Chain: https://www.coloradograinchain.com/nexus/organizations/green-hill-farm Rancher Mike Callicrate from Saint Francis, Kansas. Mike has 2 local Colorado Spring stores, Ranch Foods Direct, that are worth a visit! Find him at: https://www.mikecallicrate.com/ Dave Gardner from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dave manages Studio 809 Podcasts, where he produces some episodes of Peak Environment and co-hosts Loving the Springs. He also hosts the GrowthBusters podcast, which recently visited the water issue: https://www.growthbusters.org/growth-addiction-water-southwest/ This episode is brought to you by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a…
People in this episode
Guests: Dave Gardner, Mark Robinson, Mike Callicrate
Topics covered
- water crisis
- local water challenges
- policy
- permaculture
- innovative solutions
Keywords
- Colorado
- farming
- ranching
- sustainability
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Grains, Vegetables
Books & works: The Watershed Death Spiral, The Revived Water Cycle
Places: Colorado, Peyton, Saint Francis, Kansas, Colorado Springs, Southern Colorado, the Pikes Peak, the Pikes Peak Region
More episodes of Peak Environment
- 151: Our Home Watershed - Fountain Creek Update · April 7, 2026 · 44 min
- 150: Manitou Springs Garden Club · March 13, 2026 · 1h 17m
- 149: Burning Coal Past 2030 Deadline - Colorado Springs Asks for Extension · February 25, 2026 · 34 min
- 148: Before You Hire a Landscaper · January 28, 2026 · 1h 27m
- 147: Cut Your Energy Bill with Help from Energy Resource Center · January 15, 2026 · 22 min
- 146: Joyful Holiday Tips to Help Minimize Waste · November 26, 2025 · 53 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Peak Environment podcast page.