As part of the "Rising Waters" initiative, this Year 3 public results workshop and Year 4 kickoff meeting presents the findings of student research projects on the challenging intersection of environmental and social factors that impact water quality, and presents an opportunity for discussion of planned future work. Rising Waters is a multi-year initiative between SSU and community leaders to study and identify potential solutions surrounding the nexus of water quality and homelessness in Sonoma County. The initiative engages SSU students in collecting information needed to identify new solutions, and engages community leaders to implement those, reducing bacteria/pathogens and trash in waterways. It establishes as its measure of success engaging students and faculty in meaningful improvement in water-related sustainability and resilience challenges of the North Bay. Join us to learn and provide input on how these results can be used to take action in our community, with the goal of finding new solutions that benefit people experiencing homelessness and ensure high water quality for everyone. Watch recorded event here: Rising Waters: Researching Water Quality & Homelessness, January 30, 2024
Presenters
SSU student research teams led by:
- Gina Baleria (Faculty, Department of Communications & Media Studies)
- Jacquelyn Guilford (Faculty, Department of Geography, Environment & Planning)
With Community Partners:
- Sonoma Water
- City of Rohnert Park
- City of Santa Rosa
- North Coast Water Quality Control Board
- Russian Riverkeepers
- Russian River Watershed Association
- West County Health Centers
- Sonoma County Homeless Coalition, Continuum of Care
With updates on projects about resource mapping and barriers to providing solutions from CEI staff Chris Halle and Kerry Wininger.
Logistics
No previous experience or knowledge is required. This event is recommended for ages 14 and up. Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration.
How to Sign Up
Register at the link below. Each participant should register separately. Registration is free.
About the Center
Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.