The Water Lobby

Water Lobby is co-hosted by Sanjay Negi, a water resources engineer with extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and Eduardo who specializes in urban water management and flood mitigation. Together, they bring a dynamic blend of technical expertise, industry insights, and a shared passion for innovative, sustainable water solutions. Sanjay’s background in storm drainage design and resiliency strategies complements Eduardo’s on-the-ground perspective on municipal water challenges, making Water Lobby the perfect platform to explore the cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of water resources. waterlobby.substack.com

The Water Lobby is a government podcast hosted by Sanjay Negi and Eduardo Perez, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sanjay Negi and Eduardo Perez hosts The Water Lobby, a government show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode 12: From Tehran to Texas

  Apr 4, 20261h 39mS0

  <p>In this episode of the Water Lobby Podcast, hosts Sanjay and Eduardo are joined by community organizer Liv to dive into a heavy but necessary conversation. From the looming “Day Zero” in Iran to the controversial expansion of data centers in Texas, the team explores how water is being leveraged as a tool of war, industry, and survival.</p><p>🌍 The Global Crisis: Iran and the Middle East</p><p>The Middle East holds roughly 6% of the world’s population but only 2% of its renewable freshwater. Recent geopolitical tensions have put water infrastructure—specifically desalination plants—directly in the crosshairs.<...

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  Episode 11: From Tires to Textbooks

  Nov 2, 20251h 14mS0

  <p>In Episode 11 of the Water Lobby podcast, we talk with Matt Paneitz, a former Austinite and founder of the nonprofit Long Way Home, who has spent the last two decades in Guatemala pioneering a revolutionary approach to infrastructure, education, and community-building.</p><p>What starts as a conversation about building with trash (yes, trash) quickly evolves into a powerful blueprint for solving systemic poverty, not just with sustainable materials, but with a new model for education.</p><p>Here are the key takeaways from our conversation.</p><p>1. Solving Two Problems at Once</p><p>When Matt first moved...

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  Episode 10: A Tale of Two Texas Droughts

  Sep 28, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>A conversation between Sanjay and Eduardo on the complex water challenges facing Texas, from the parched reservoirs of the coast to the hidden drought beneath Austin’s feet.</p><p>As the Texas summer heat finally gives way to the crisp promise of autumn, the conversation naturally turns to change. For us, it’s a time of professional growth—shifting from water resources modeling to the hands-on, under-the-bridge perspective of structural inspections. It’s this change in perspective that frames our latest discussion on a topic that affects every Texan: water.</p><p>While we celebrate the milder weather, two star...

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  Episode 09 Water fall from Devastation to Disappointment

  Aug 10, 20251h 17mS0

  <p>This past month has been a difficult one for Central Texas, especially for those in Travis and Kerr Counties. As residents grieve and begin to rebuild after devastating floods, a different kind of storm is brewing: the ongoing conflict over water rights. While our community comes together to help one another, the political and corporate battles for Texas's most precious resource continue behind the scenes.</p><p>The Great Texas Water Grab: Who's Behind the Curtain?</p><p>As the Texas population explodes, so does the demand for water. People in San Antonio don't want Austin taking their water...

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  Flood Risk, Responsibility, and Resilience in Texas

  Jul 13, 20251h 21mS0

  <p>Hello, Water Lobby listeners! In this information-heavy Episode 8, Eduardo and Sanjay dive deep into critical conversations surrounding floodplain management, emergency preparedness, and the recent Kerr County flooding event. With July 13th marking a somber reminder of past tragedies, this episode tackles the complex interplay of natural phenomena, engineering decisions, and community response.</p><p>The Kerr County Tragedy: A Call for Accountability in Floodplain Delineation 🗺️</p><p>The recent journalistic uncovering of buildings removed from the Cypress Creek floodplain in Kerr County, Texas, a decade ago (around 2011-2013), has ignited a crucial discussion about responsibility and communication of flood risk...

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