with Julie Gonzalez Ph.D. of SFSU’s SF Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
WHEN?: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 – TLHS Innovation Hub – 7:30 – 8:30pm
Description: San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) scientists will talk about their work protecting and restoring the estuary’s vital tidal marsh habitats including China Camp. We’ll explore how these ecosystems help combat sea-level rise and support the diverse wildlife that calls the Bay Area home. Learn about the science and strategies behind our restoration projects and discover how you can play a part in preserving the natural beauty and resilience of our coastal environments.
Bio: Julie serves as the Conservation and Restoration Coordinator for the reserve. Julie has studied and worked in San Francisco Bay since 2014, and brings a wealth of ecological knowledge of the system and the various stakeholders involved in its conservation and restoration. Her research has focused on the impacts of sea-level rise and invasive species in tidal marsh systems, aiming to inform sea-level rise adaptation planning, enhance habitat restoration design, and consider eco-social factors in estuarine monitoring. She is dedicated to leveraging this experience and building collaborations to advance the NERR’s conservation and restoration efforts across the San Francisco Estuary. She actively engages with stakeholders to ensure these efforts inform and align with broader frameworks at the regional, state, and national levels. Julie holds a BSc in Biology from Georgia Tech, a MSc in Marine Science from the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, San Francisco State University, and a PhD in Ecology from the University of California, Davis, where she was a Margaret A. Davidson Fellow working in the NERR’s component site in China Camp State Park.
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