A podcast all about clean water efforts!

Join host Jeff Berckes to explore challenges and successes of the Clean Water Act 303(d) program in the United States. Berckes speaks with local, state, and federal staff about their work to keep our waterbodies clean. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and PodBean.


About the Host

Jeff Berckes brings over 15 years of professional experience leading strategic planning projects at the state, local, and federal levels. He served as the program coordinator for the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for more than 13 years. Berckes has authored national-level policy papers and statewide program plans in water quality administration and agricultural runoff. He holds a master’s in environmental science from Oregon State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Iowa.


This podcast is funded by a grant through the EPA and produced by Flip the Field and NEIWPCC. Learn more about the Clean Water Success Stories Project and explore additional stories.


This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement 84039101 to NEIWPCC. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.