As we close out another year, The Water Table looks back on the conversations that shaped 2025. In this special "2025 Wrapped" episode, we’ve curated highlights from our most impactful discussions—from Ducks Unlimited to the high-tech future of drainage modeling.

Host Jamie Duininck and guest host Trey Allis revisit stories of multi-generational family businesses, the critical role of recycled plastics in pipe manufacturing, and the evolving mindset around water as a resource to be managed rather than a problem to be solved. Whether discussing the effects of tariffs on agriculture or the rigorous licensing of contractors in Ontario, this year has been a testament to the growth and professionalism of our industry.

Join us for this retrospective as we celebrate another year in Ag water management.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025 Wrapped
00:14 - John Schwartz: Vision and Teamwork in the Swine Industry
01:19 - Samantha Ewald: Wetlands as the Kidneys of the Earth
03:03 - Jamie Duininck: The Minnesota State Fair Experience
03:50 - Lauren Lewandowski Hamer: Recycling and Local Manufacturing in Minnesota
04:32 - Jamie Duininck: The Backbone of the Drainage Industry
04:50 - Tim & Pattie Krengel: Multi-Generational Legacies
06:01 - Toban Dyck: Agriculture Across the Great Plains
07:41 - Chad Klotzbach: Managing Water Quality and Quantity
08:43 - Jamie Duininck: The First Ever Water Table Live
10:59 - Mel Luymes: Legislation and Licensing in Ontario
12:24 - Karl Guetter: Insights on the 2024 and 2025 Seasons
13:14 - Chuck Brandel: LiDAR Drones and Cost-Effective Modeling

Episodes Featured in 2025 Wrapped:

• 118: Accidental Advocate for the Drainage Industry
• 119: Revolutionizing Drainage: Improving Infrastructure with Technology
• 121: Navigating the Challenges & Opportunities of Being a Farmer
• 122: Drainage in Ontario: Balancing Agriculture & the Environment.
• 123: Drainage Contractors' Questions Answered - Live!
• 124: Who Pays? The Impact of Tariffs on U.S. and Canadian Ag
• 126: From the Ground Up: A Legacy of Breaking Barriers & Land Stewardship
• 131: Schwartz Farms: A Business Built On Shared Purpose & Embracing Change
• 132: Ducks Unlimited: Balancing Wetland Conservation & Agricultural Production
• 135: A Fair Deal: Recycling & Giving Plastics New Life

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