How do we find the balance between productive agriculture and wetland conservation? Guest host Trey Allis sits down with Samantha Ewald of Ducks Unlimited to learn how their engineering expertise goes beyond conservation to actively restoring wetlands to filter water, capture sediment, and remove nutrients. From tackling failing drain tile systems to transforming farmland into thriving wetlands, learn how they’re finding solutions and why wetlands are considered the kidneys of the Earth.Chapters:00:00 Intro & Wetlands 00:29 Welcome Sam Ewald 01:33 About Ducks Unlimited 02:23 Regional Engineer Role 03:29 Project Discovery 05:01 Wetland Restoration Process 07:49 Wetlands & Water Quality 09:11 Balance in Landscapes 11:46 Where to Restore? 13:24 Ducks Like Friends 14:11 Favorite Duck Hunt 15:42 DU's Impact: 1 Million Acres 17:16 More Than Digging Holes 17:35 Favorite Projects: Tile 19:46 Shallow Lake Restoration 21:29 Make Wet Spots Wetter 22:59 Career Advice & Learnings 27:37 Wish I Knew Earlier 29:45 DU's Broader Reach 31:28 More Duck Talk 33:05 Wrap UpRelated content:#15 | A Look at Watershed Districts - Balancing Water Quality and Water Quantity#18 | The Intersection of Pheasants Forever and Conservation on the Farm#125 | A 30-year Career in Conservation & Innovation: From NRCS to Family FarmsDucks Unlimited - Conservation Projects Find us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platformsApple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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