We Grow California

06/17/2026

California’s water challenges are getting tougher; they are not just complicated, but more complex. If your water agency is going “with the flow,” you are most likely headed for very turbulent water ahead. Even Darcy V’s small community water system is embarking on its first metered water rate study. They know they can’t continue doing business the way they always have and expect different outcomes.

The reality is that today’s water challenges require innovative solutions, courage, and relationships—not just thinking outside the box but literally blowing the box up. This week’s guest, Meena Westford, Director of Imported Water for the San Diego County Water Authority (The Authority) shares the inside scoop on new water transfer agreements with other Metropolitan Member Agencies, a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding that will allow interstate water transfers, and how customer messaging matters now more than ever. These new-ways-of-doing-business deals didn’t happen overnight; timing is everything. The right people are in the right places – smart, seasoned, and thinking differently to solve today’s problems without yesterday’s baggage; Meena is one of those people. Darcy & Darcy discuss litigation history, the Colorado River, and why these issues matter to all Californians, as well as those who benefit from what California produces. Listen in!

California’s water challenges are getting tougher; they are not just complicated, but more complex.  If your water agency is going “with the flow,” you are most likely headed for very turbulent water ahead. Even Darcy V’s small community wate...

06/10/2026

Darcy Villere and Darcy Stoltz Burke are back – finally – from their unplanned sabbatical! Darcy V has been doing what farmers do: farming and solving major problems in the field. He’s also been coaching Tee Ball and busy with life. Darcy B has been doing what she does best – influencing water policy at all levels, preaching water quality and public health—and is super excited to bring Darcy V, and you, up to speed. This episode will give you the California water updates you need including big changes at the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), Friant Water Authority, infrastructure projects, and everyone’s least favorite mussel – the Golden Mussel. Darcy and Darcy tried to cover all the bases and are glad to be back!

Darcy and Darcy are back – finally – from their unplanned sabbatical! Darcy V has been doing what farmers do: farming and solving major problems in the field.  He’s also been coaching Tee Ball and busy with life.  Darcy B has been doing ...

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11/26/2025

They're back! After a few weeks of hiatus, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma joined Darcy & Darcy Stoltz Burke for an in-depth discussion on water, ag, infrastructure financing, and public service. If you don’t know what the state treasurer does, think of this position as the state’s primary banker. Treasurer Ma’s office processes more than $3 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $124 billion, approximately $34.8 billion of which are local government funds.

Ma has been a strong advocate for California’s agricultural sector and has worked on various initiatives to support farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Her commitment to agriculture underscores her understanding of its vital role in California’s economy and environmental sustainability. But that’s not all! Darcy & Darcy learned that Treasure Ma is the co-founder of the San Francisco Farm Bureau, and it all started with saving the historic Cow Palace! To find out the rest of the story, tune in - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-grow-california/id1631037490?i=1000738483924