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The Stormwater World Podcast

The Stormwater World Podcast

By: Ty Garmon
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 After over twelve years in the stormwater industry, I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. There is more to learn than ever! Whether you are brand new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, I’m sure you feel the same way. I’m talking to subject matter experts across the industry, so you don’t have to. My name is Ty Garmon, and I’ll be your host. Join me as we learn together about what is happening in the Stormwater World!Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Earth Sciences Political Science Politics & Government Science
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  • Stormwater Pioneer Reggie Korthals, MPA, MS4CECI

    Stormwater Pioneer Reggie Korthals, MPA, MS4CECI
    Jun 4 2025

    Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time.

    Key Points Discussed

    00:06 Ty introduces the first live-recorded episode and Reggie Korthals from OHM.

    “You're such a rock star around here... this is the first time we've ever done an episode live.” – Ty Garmon

    00:55 Reggie shares the early days of Indiana’s MS4 meeting and its “friendly competition” with Ohio’s.

    “With guidance from EPA Region 5, I got this going.” – Reggie Korthals

    02:19 Record Attendance & History of Growth

    “This is 400 registered, the highest I've had in 17 years.” – Reggie Korthals

    03:35 Ty reads a comprehensive bio of Reggie’s 25+ year career in stormwater.

    06:30 Reggie recalls a formative moment with President John F. Kennedy.

    “He came over and took my hand… and said, ‘Public service.’” – Reggie Korthals

    08:41 She shares her role in founding the MS4 Partnership and stepping back after 17 years.

    “This is my last one. I'm going to retire at 17 years.” – Reggie Korthals

    11:04 Insight into Indiana’s expanding stormwater programs.

    “400 is 94–96% of the permitted entities.” – Reggie Korthals

    13:00 Advice for newer participants and elected officials.

    15:02 Agriculture & Stormwater Intersections

    “It was very educational, understanding each other's point of view.” – Ty Garmon

    15:54 Potential for broader regional partnerships and legacy reflection.

    “I'd love to see Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky do something together.” – Reggie Korthals

    16:53 Final Thoughts: Communicating with Electeds. Reggie emphasizes education and messaging.

    “Explain what you're doing for all your constituents.” – Reggie Korthals

    18:45 How to make stormwater a public priority.

    “We talk to each other a lot. How do we make stormwater cool enough to get the public interested?” – Ty Garmon

    19:44 Closing Reflections

    “Water doesn’t care where the MS4 ends or begins. The better we can work together as a team, the better water we can get.” – Reggie Korthals

    In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon sits down with Reggie Korthals, a seasoned environmental professional and founder of the Indiana MS4 Partnership, to reflect on her 25+ year career in stormwater management. Reggie shares how the MS4 Annual Meeting grew from county fairgrounds to a nationally recognized event, celebrates the record-setting 400 attendees this year, and announces her upcoming retirement after 17 years of leadership. From her early inspiration by President Kennedy to her commitment to mentoring the next generation, Reggie emphasizes the importance of collaboration, clear communication with elected officials, and ongoing public education to improve water quality. Her closing message is a reminder that "water doesn’t care where the MS4 ends or begins”—underscoring the need for unified action across communities.

    The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.

    Connect with Reggie Korthals:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggie-korthals-mpa-ms4ceci-788a49160/

    Indiana MS4 Partnership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indiana-ms4-partnership/posts/?feedView=all

    Website: https://www.indianams4.org/

    Connect with Ty Garmon, LEED AP:

    Connect with Ty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tygarmon/

    Sign up to be a guest: https://forms.gle/whijSz9Tio3iZda57

    Check out The Stormwater World Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hVXVJ5oXplf_V9XOPpR6A

    Podcast Website: https://stormwaterworld.com

    Stay Informed! Sign-up for the Stormwater World Newsletter: https://stormwaterworld.com/newsletter-sign-up/

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    23 mins
  • Let’s Do Something Big! Navy and Dan McKee with Kai Pono Solutions

    Let’s Do Something Big! Navy and Dan McKee with Kai Pono Solutions
    May 16 2025
    Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:03:00] • Ty introduces Navy and Dan: “Together they launched Kai Pono Solutions, combining their love for the ocean with serious business and engineering know-how.” – Ty Garmon [00:05:00] • Navy shares her entrepreneurial journey: “I knew I had to do something I was passionate about. I wanted to do something around ocean conservation.” – Navy McKee [00:07:00] • Dan recalls his original stormwater design: “Every single time, the streets were flooding. I always just thought, this is silly.” – Dan McKee [00:10:00] • Dan introduces Navy to stormwater: “I broke out some old drawings I had, and we went for a walk opening manhole lids.” – Dan McKee [00:12:00] • What makes their solution different: “Nobody is really doing what we're doing. We filter water at the curb gutter line, not inside the storm drain.” – Navy McKee [00:16:00] • Development timeline: “The turbocharge happened in 2020. We’ve been doing testing, R&D, and manufacturing over the past five years.” – Navy McKee [00:20:00] • Branding and public engagement: “We really want to make it different. We want to make stormwater cool.” – Navy McKee [00:23:00] • Product modularity and scale: “They’re kind of like Legos for engineers. You can add as many of these basins as you want.” – Navy McKee [00:27:00] • Data-driven innovation: “We want to help people understand flow rates, contaminants, and maintenance cycles.” – Navy McKee [00:30:00] • Emphasis on realistic maintenance: “If you don’t maintain our device, it’s not going to flood your city.” – Navy McKee [00:33:00] • Call for connections and partnerships: “We just want to be your friends and meet more people in the space.” – Navy McKee In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon is joined by Navy and Dan McKee, co-founders of Kai Pono Solutions, who share the story behind their innovative curbside stormwater filtration system designed to prevent clogging and flooding while delivering clean discharge water. What began as a long-shelved design by Dan evolved into a modern solution through Navy’s passion for ocean conservation and a startup-minded approach to stormwater. Together, they discuss the product’s unique features, including its modular design, ease of maintenance, and flexibility with filtration media, as well as their journey navigating regulatory hurdles, startup funding, and industry adoption. Their mission is clear: to build a cleaner, more accessible future for water quality, one storm drain at a time. The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future. Connect with Navy McKee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navy-mckee/ Kai Pono LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kai-pono-solutions/ Kai Pono Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaiponosolutions/?hl=en Kai Pono Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kai-Pono-Solutions/100063887362828/?_rdr Email: navy@kaiponosolutions.com Website: https://www.kaiponosolutions.com/ Video Link: Connect with Dan McKee: Email: navy@kaiponosolutions.com Connect with Ty Garmon, LEED AP: Connect with Ty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tygarmon/ Sign up to be a guest: https://forms.gle/whijSz9Tio3iZda57 Check out The Stormwater World Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hVXVJ5oXplf_V9XOPpR6A Podcast Website: https://stormwaterworld.com Stay Informed! Sign-up for the Stormwater World Newsletter: https://stormwaterworld.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Stormwater World Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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    38 mins
  • The Indiana MS4 Partnership with Joe Moore and Amanda Vandenoever

    The Indiana MS4 Partnership with Joe Moore and Amanda Vandenoever
    Apr 29 2025
    Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed 00:01 – Opening + Guest Intros Ty welcomes Joe and Amanda Amanda’s role as MS4 coordinator in Porter County Joe’s experience as a vendor and MS4 partner volunteer “What we're going to talk about today is something near and dear to my heart—Indiana stormwater and MS4 programs.” – Ty 03:07 – Public & Private Sector Collaboration Strong relationships between regulators and vendors The MS4 Partnership bridges both sides “It’s one of my favorite things about the organization—problem-solving with people across the industry.” – Joe 04:46 – Real-World Interaction Across Sectors Amanda has consulted Joe directly on field issues The value of practical cross-communication “It helps to know there are passionate people on both sides working toward the same end.” – Amanda 06:29 – Conference History and Growth Launched in 2007 with no funding Now a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit Volunteer-led board, annual growth in attendees “I remember not having any revenue at all... and now we walk in with professional A/V teams and packed agendas.” – Joe 10:22 – Who Should Attend? MS4s, consultants, local elected officials, engineers Targets both newcomers and seasoned professionals State education hour requirements attract regulars “Whether you’re brand new or 30 years in, the sessions are designed to provide value.” – Amanda 13:32 – MCM-Focused Education Goes beyond construction to cover all six MCMs Regional successes and permit update discussions “We don’t just focus on construction—this is about every MCM in the MS4 permit.” – Joe 15:34 – 2025 Agenda Preview Theme inspired by EPA’s “Stormwater Never Travels Alone” Morning sessions include national perspectives and regional case studies Afternoon focuses on illicit discharge, construction, social media education “We're trying to reduce pollutants and invest in our communities through stormwater practices.” – Amanda 20:00 – National Integration National speakers like Luke Owen and Corey Rayburn Cross-state discussions (Ohio River Basin, ORBA, SENCO) “We don’t need to rewrite the script—we need to see what’s working elsewhere and bring it here.” – Joe 23:04 – Evolving Board & Mission Board made up of working MS4 professionals Passionate about real-world problem solving Peer-to-peer program building and funding support “We’re hearing directly from MS4s and feeding that back into the conference design.” – Amanda 25:26 – Support Beyond the Main Conference Helping fund local and regional training initiatives Support for Coastal Program, NYSWAG, and more “This board is now capable of extending its reach well beyond one annual event.” – Joe 31:18 – IDEM Construction Workshop Day (May 12) Separate IDEM-led workshop on inspections Main annual meeting happens May 13 “If you want the latest from IDEM on inspections, that first day is where you need to be.” – Amanda 33:47 – Vendor and Networking Focus Over 90 minutes built-in for vendor interaction Vendors treated as educators and key partners “There’s a lot of education in those vendor booths—this event values those conversations.” – Joe Key Quotes “One of my most favorite things about the entire organization is the ability… to problem solve with folks like Amanda.”– Joe Moore “It helps to know there are passionate people on both sides of the coin working toward the same end.”– Amanda Vandenoever “We don’t need to rewrite the script—we need to see what’s working elsewhere and bring it here.”– Joe Moore “We're trying to reduce pollutants and invest in our communities through stormwater practices.”– Amanda Vandenoever “There’s a lot of education in those vendor booths—this event values those conversations.”– Joe Moore In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon is joined by Amanda Vandenoever and Joe Moore to preview the 2025 Indiana MS4 Annual Meeting, taking place May 12–13 in Plainfield. They discuss the growth of the event from its grassroots beginnings in 2007 to a leading educational platform for stormwater professionals across Indiana. The conversation highlights the collaboration between regulators, consultants, and vendors, the comprehensive agenda covering all six MCMs, and the value of national perspectives being brought to a local stage. With sessions on green infrastructure, construction inspections, social media outreach, and more, the event promises to be both practical and inspiring for MS4 professionals. The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present...
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    35 mins
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