Will Sarni joins John Sabo to discuss why the U.S. needs a new National Water Strategy and what innovation in the water sector really means. The conversation explores innovation beyond technology, the role of finance and data, and what it will take to manage water in a changing world.

In Part 2 of their conversation, John Sabo, Newsha Ajami, and Martin Doyle explore the core elements of a modern U.S. water strategy, including economics, governance, rural water, and the innovation needed for a changing climate.

This episode looks back at America’s first national water strategy and explains why experts believe the U.S. needs a modern version today. Dr. Newsha Ajami and Dr. Martin Doyle join John Sabo to discuss how fragmented water management, shifting climate pressures, and aging infrastructure make a new strategy essential.