This episode will explore the legacy of an often unknown man - Ralph Parshall who invented the Parshall Flume, a practical water measuring device that was a keystone to water management in Colorado, the US, and now all over the world. This device changed how we measured and allocated water among many stakeholders.

Both Tom and Joe are in the process of writing a biography of Professor Parshall and his lifelong accomplishments. He was a fascinating engineer who lived life to the fullest and garnered respect across the engineering world.

Tune in and hear more about Ralph Parshall - you may see one of his "plumes" and never know it until you hear this episode!

This episode will complete our 4 part series on data centers. Tom and Joe will wrap up the discussion on these facilities with regard to our power grid and the stresses they will likely place upon it.

This will end Season 4 of the Podcast. Stay tuned for our Season 5 opener!

This episode will feature a continuation of Tom and Joe's conversation with Amy Mendelson Cheeley a local activist about a data center being planned near her home. The first half of this conversation is in Episode 2 of this series.

Amy is an active citizen in her community in Virginia. She has been involved in various projects both planning and environmental for over two decades. She is a great example of how one can pay back their community by being involved in both routine and high stake projects. She is also a local artist.

This episode will wrap up our conversation with Amy and will be followed by one more episode, wrapping up this series.