Drinking water

Blues from Yakima Canyon

The drought tour continues

22 hrs ago • John Lovie

More drought, less drama

Part two of our road trip across the country where we drive up the coast from California back home to Washington.

Apr 29 • John Lovie

Water and leadership

Leadership works best for me when no one knows I'm doing it

Jan 20 • John Lovie

Introducing the Water Stack

A list of Substack publications about water and life on, in, and around it

Jan 6 • John Lovie

"No one needs a hydrogeologist!"

When development threatens its drinking water supply, a community must pull together to find a new source before funding turns into a pumpkin.

Dec 13, 2025 • John Lovie

11:12

"No one needs a hydrogeologist!"

When development threatens its drinking water supply, a community must pull together to find a new source before funding turns into a pumpkin.

Dec 12, 2025 • John Lovie

Getting the lead out

Chasing triathletes and toxins around Lake Coeur d'Alene

Jul 9, 2025 • John Lovie

I'm from the government and I'm here to help. No, really.

Jun 30, 2025 • John Lovie

This feels personal

PFAS found in beer

Jun 9, 2025 • John Lovie

A bonus podcast episode and coming attractions

plus some reading recommendations

May 23, 2025 • John Lovie

Things that give me hope

May 5, 2025 • John Lovie

It's down to the States

As federal environmental and health responses crumble, Washington State understands the assignment

Mar 13, 2025 • John Lovie

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