WaterLog Podcasts

On the February episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan give a brief update on Congress’ slow start this session and discuss a new set of proposed rules to the emergency authority for the Corps of Engineers known as PL 84-99.

On the First WaterLog Podcast episode of 2023, Howard and Dan cover coastal funding in the FY23 omnibus appropriations and legislative changes in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.

On the December Edition of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan talk about lame ducks, a recent GOP earmark vote, disaster reforms, environmental justice, and offshore wind.

On the November episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard and Dan lay down the upcoming opportunities for federal funding for coastal communities. They will discuss the importance of lobbying the federal appropriations process and the relationship between WRDA and appropriations bills, and then have a brief discussion on all coastal federal bills in the 117^th Congress.

On the October Episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan follow the destructive wake of Hurricane Ian across the Gulf and East Coasts and discuss the Corps’ role in assessing and repairing damages from hurricanes and coastal storms. Then, a discussion on federal flood insurance and an update on congressional appropriations and supplemental disaster funding for the Corps and other federal agencies.

Apologies for the quality of audio in this episode, we are on the road following Ian!

On the September episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi discuss offshore wind legislation designed to benefit impacted communities, money available to states and communities from the Corps of Engineers for comprehensive planning and technical assistance, and provide a brief update on what to expect from Congress as it returns from summer recess.

 

On the July episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard and Dan discuss legislative proposals to reform the National Flood Insurance Program, the status of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, and FY23 Energy & Water Appropriations.

On this month’s episode, Howard and Dan discuss provisions in the newly introduced SHORRE Act and other pending WRDA legislation that elevate coastal protection to a primary mission of the Corps and provide true leadership for addressing sea level rise, flooding and climate change along the coast.

To kick off 2022, Howard and Dan start by setting expectations for federal coastal policies, agency funding, grant opportunities and Corps of Engineers projects and programs in 2022. Get the WaterLog inside scoop on the four major sources of Corps funding that are currently being worked on, plus important details on the Water Resources Development Act.

On this months episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard & Dan will talk about Hurricane Ida and the Corps, and how well the Federal Government is equipped to handle the response today compared to Katrina. In addition, the State of New Jersey is sinking, and that leaves many questions to answer about how it will protect itself from rising seas, what that’ll take, and who will pay for it. Of course, as we near the end of the August recess, we’ll give some outlook on the congressional and legislative processes that are about to start up again.

On the August episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard & Dan dive deep into the new legal interpretation of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act by the Biden Administration, the MASSIVE infrastructure proposal proving over $11 billion for the Corps of Engineers and other bills that provide funding for NOAA, FEMA and other Federal agencies. This is not one you want to miss.

It has been a jam-packed month in the Nation's capital. Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi bring us the latest news and analysis from inside the halls of Congress. Will there be more coastal funding coming to the American Shoreline? Tune in and find out!

Howard and Dan team up with Derek Brockbank , Executive Director of the Coastal States Organization, to break down the President’s FY22 budget proposal. As the largest presidential budget proposal in history, the big question is: How well does the proposal do to address sea level rise and climate change?

Everyone in Washington is talking infrastructure, but where is the talk about water? On the next episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard and Dan wade through how Congress and the new Administration are planning to take on water and coastal priorities in the nation’s infrastructure initiative. The Senate has decided it will bring back earmarks alongside the House, which has already closed it’s deadline for earmark requests. Meanwhile, Republicans are scrambling to find out how they will counter Democrats’ legislative tactics. Finally, Howard & Dan talk about the new nominee for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, the Administration official in charge for the Corps of Engineers.

On this April Update of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan dive into how the earmarking process is impacting congressional budget decisions, North Carolina’s beach troubles, national beach nourishment funding, and an update on the National Flood Insurance Program.

In this episode:

• Special Guest Tom O’Shea – Director of Coast and Natural Resources, Trustees of Reservations
• The Return of Earmarks
• Erasing the Corps backlog
• FEMA – “We’re almost out of money”

On the February episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard & Dan talk about the Water Resources Development Act, the Energy & Water appropriations bill, the Corps Work Plan and the new Administration.

Join Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi as they share their thoughts on the new era in Washington D.C. brought on with the inauguration of Joe Biden and the swearing in of a new Congress. They discuss the legacy of the Trump Administration on environmental, coastal, and water policy; and, compare the previous administration to the new Biden Admin's policy signalings.

In a joint Water Log and The Capitol Beach podcast, ASPN’s full Washington DC team, Howard Marlowe, Dan Ginolfi, and Derek Brockbank, team up to provide perspective and analysis on how the election results will impact federal coastal policy and politics in 2021 and beyond, as well as in the remaining weeks of 2020. From federal agencies to key changes in the House of Representatives, coastal policy will be wading into new waters in 2021, and you’ll hear it here first.

We're looking far ahead of the election, towards the future of coastal resilience... private sector financing for coastal resilience! We cracked the egg. Learn more in this month's podcast.

With Congress coming out of August recess, Howard and Dan talk about the Administration and the Corps and their involvement with the Nation's coastal program.

On this month's edition of the WaterLog Podcast's DC Update, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi discuss the structure of the Corps as a part of the Department of Defense, give a legislative update on WRDA and Energy & Water Appropriations, and then talk generally about coastal resilience and the hurricane outlook.   Another great show from our Nation's Capitol, the land of rationale deliberation and judicious analysis.

Dan Ginolfi and Howard Marlowe are back from our nation's capitol to take us inside of Congress, federal coastal appropriations, and the Army Corps of Engineers.  It'll keep you on your toes so check it out.

ASPN's premier DC show on congress, the Corps of Engineers, and federal appropriations.  It's a don't-miss show when Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi take us inside the Capitol and share their insights into the complex world that drives so much activity and policy on the American shoreline. They're two smart pros.  Don't miss it!

On this episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard & Dan talk about the Corps' recent internal announcement to account for all NED, RED and OSE in benefit cost analyses, an update from Congress and insight on the next hurricane season.

On this episode of the WaterLog podcast, hosts Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi discuss the USACE FY20 Work Plan and California's projects in that plan, introduce the audience to the new Director or Civil Works, go over some WRDA updates, and conclude with an editorial on why the FY21 coastal policy is a literal disaster.

Howard and Dan break down the most pressing coastal issues working their way through the Nation's capital. On this episode kicking off the 2020 calendar year, they discuss the federal appropriations bill and work plan, the US dredge budget, BUDM pilot projects, legal issues related to Hurricane Harvey, and conclude with a discussion about all politics being local. Don't miss it!

On this episode of the WaterLog Podcast, hosts Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi being us the latest from DC, including the impeachment proceedings, an update on Federal funding, how Congress is eyeing coastal resilience, a new bill in Congress that could slash State's input on the Clean Water Act, discussion on the National Food Insurance Program, and much more!

 

On the 11th episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi debrief the ASBPA National Conference in Myrtle Beach,  the Energy and Water appropriations bill, the Office of Management and Budget, and the insurance's role in creating coastal resilience.

On the 10th episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard & Dan talk climate politics, impeachment, budgeting and new bills in Congress.

On the 9th episode, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi talk about issues related to building dunes on federal beach nourishment projects, Trump’s talk of buying Greenland, the peak of hurricane season and much more before appropriations takes over Congress when it returns after the August recess.

On this episode, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi break down the latest developments in Federal coastal policy and politics. This month, they look at the details of the recent budget deal between Congress and the Whitehouse, discuss the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, and talk about the flooding in the Mid-West and the water levels of the Great Lakes. And, of course, its not a WaterLog podcast without a D.C. legislative update. 

This month, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi provide an update on the Energy & Water and Interior appropriations process, bring us up to speed on an extension of the Nation Flood Insurance Program and some reforms, an important Supreme Court decision regarding property takings, and a new study showing that despite increased funding for dredging, less sediment is being dredged.

On this special joint podcast from The Capitol Beach and Water Log, hosts Derek Brockbank, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi have a discussion with the leadership of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning and Policy.  Eric Bush, Acting Director, and Joe Redican, Deputy Director, bring district and division experience to their roles in leading Planning and Policy nationwide. They explain what planning means at the Corps, how local coastal communities and stakeholders can work with Corps planners to solve problems and tap into the extensive technical expertise at the Corps. They also discuss the value of regional coastal resilience studies (happening or being planned for the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Great Lakes, Louisiana and Texas), and touch on STEM education starting as early as Pre-K (those summer interns really do get younger every year!).

On this episode of the WaterLog Podcast, hosts Dan Ginolfi and Howard Marlowe break down this year's Appropriations Season and how federal coastal program investment is looking thus far.

Co-hosts Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi bring us the latest coastal news and analysis from inside the Beltway. This month, we dive into the Disaster Supplemental, discuss the Democrats big infrastructure plans, and the new WRDA guidelines.

On this episode of the WaterLog Podcast, co-hosts Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi examine whether Trump's ‘Better Budget for America’ is really a better budget, considering almost zero attention is given to the coasts and 50% of our population lives there.  They also take up NFIP reform and new data on the value of coastal real estate.

Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi sit down for their monthly federal update on ASPN. On this episode, Howard and Dan discuss whats going on with the boarder wall and the USACE, and how the ripples created by the President's decision to direct money towards the wall have spread as throughout the Defense Department.  They then how discuss how public private partnerships and other "alternative" financing tools will play important roles as the climate changes and seas rise. They conclude with a brisk discussion about the positions of the Congress and the President on the issue of climate change. It's a great episode!

On this inaugural episode of the WaterLog Podcast, D.C. insiders Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi dive into the government shutdown and discuss its immediate impacts, future consequences, and the origins of the budget impasse. Then, Howard and Dan look ahead to the 116 Congress and highlight possible actions that will impact coastal funding and policy.

Peter A. Ravella and Tyler Buckingham welcome Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi to the show from Washington DC to introduce ASPN's newest show, the Waterlog Podcast. Howard and Dan are experts in the realm of Federal coastal policy and help local governments from across the American shoreline understand and successfully navigate this complicated and confusing - yet critically important - universe. Subjects discussed: expectations for the lame duck period; the NFIP extension; what's on the WRDA radar; the 2019 Corps work plan and process; and, what we can expect to be covered in future episodes of the Waterlog Podcast.