May 13, 2008

Huell Howser, host of several acclaimed PBS television shows including “California’s Gold,” paid a visit to the International Center for Water Technology at Fresno State on Thursdsay.

Howser was on campus to film a segment for the series “California’s Water,” underwritten by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). The series explores California’s water resources and introduces viewers to key aspects of water management today.

Howser explored the new Claude Laval Water Energy Technology Lab (WET) and heard first-hand how Fresno State is involved in the development of programs and technologies that help make water use more efficient.

Those interviewed included Dr. David Zoldoske, director of the International Center for Water Technology; Claude Laval, founder of Claude Laval Corporation; and Glenn Bowlin of Broussard Associates who shared with Howser a collection of antique irrigation sprinklers to show how irrigation equipment has evolved.

Howser finished up the visit by hearing from representatives who use the WET Lab to refine and test state-of-the-art irrigation and energy technologies.

The completed show is tentatively scheduled to air on PBS in January.