This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council in Milwaukee.
Amhaus discusses some of the top trends in water technology innovation, as well as the role of data analysis and predictive modeling in water issues. He spotlights major water-related companies in the state and how The Water Council helps advance this sector.
“We’re seeing a lot of companies that are dealing with data and management of information around water,” he said.
He also shares his perspective on environmental issues, ranging from water scarcity in the western United States to flooding linked to the Category 4 hurricane that hit Florida on Wednesday.
And Amhaus talks about how Wisconsin and the Midwest’s freshwater resources fit into the global conversation on water scarcity and climate change, and why that’s important for businesses here in the state.
“You’ve also got supply chain issues and I think that’s where Wisconsin businesses need to think about,” he said. “They may not have operations out west, but where are their suppliers located? … We work on a global economy, so you have to think about your supply chain, and are you at material risk because of water issues someplace else?”
Listen to the podcast below, sponsored by UW-Madison:
