Sarah Brower

Experience

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  AAAS

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellow

  Nationally competitive fellowship that places scientists at media outlets around the country (~11% acceptance). Used academic training to research, write and report science news stories at the News & Observer in Raleigh, NC., with particular focus on reporting science in the context of policy or management. (2014)Achievements:• Authored 13 new articles during fellowship • 1 article featured on the front page of the Sunday newspaper• 2 articles on the front page of the weekly newspaper• 2 articles featured in the weekly Science & Technology section of the Charlotte Observer• Guest reporter on WUNC NPR radio program, The State of Things, 1 July (audio) Show less

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  San Diego Community College District

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Adjunct Faculty

  Adjunct Faculty at Miramar College in San Diego, CA. Lecturer and lab instructor for General Biology, BIO 107.

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  California Ocean Science Trust

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Co-Managed a group of experts to co-author a plan to integrate climate change into the Marine Life Management Act Master Plan 2017 Amendment for the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife• Lead author on plan for MS4s monitoring for compliance with the Trash Amendments• Co-managed a working group to synthesize the state of the science on submerged aquatic vegetation as a management strategy for ocean acidification Sarah Wheeler comes to Ocean Science Trust as a 2016 California Sea Grant State Fellow, contributing expertise in marine ecology and science communication.

  • Project Scientist

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • California Sea Grant State Fellow

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  The City of San Diego

  Jun 2017 - now

  Program Manager for the Pure Water Operations Division, San Diego Public Utilities Department. Engages in scientific research and development efforts related to the Pure Water Program. The North City Pure Water Facility is the first permitted Surface Water Augmentation Indirect Potable Reuse project in the state and features a first-of-its-kind treatment process consisting of ozone, biologically active carbon filters, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet light with advanced oxidation. Show less • Leads the Reservoir Biology Section in Environmental Monitoring and Technical Services Division (EMTS)• Oversees a team of scientists in the implementation of water quality monitoring activities at 9 reservoirs, upstream watersheds, and groundwater basins• Lead on Pure Water Program limnological studies and engages with an Independent Advisory Panel for compliance with Surface Water Augmentation regulations• Interprets data and prepares technical reports for the Water Production Division and regulatory compliance (NPDES permits, Domestic Water Supply Permit) • Department subject matter expert in water quality, watershed and lake management, and regulatory compliance• Advisor on the Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations Study, in collaboration with Water Production Division and US. Bureau of Reclamation Show less • Engaged in long-range planning initiatives for water resources and drinking water system operations• Project Manager (PM) for the Hodges Oxygenation System; managed grant and CIP during planning and design• Coordinated with Stormwater Department on MS4 permit compliance and special studies• Supported Department management on sustainability and climate adaptation initiatives• Served on San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Program Management Group• Collaborated with UC Merced and State Water Boards on the Hodges Mercury Pilot Study (see Publications)• PM for the Hodges Watershed Improvement Project ($3.8 M grant)• PM on San Diego Basin Study in collaboration with the US Bureau of Reclamation (see Publications)• Developed the Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations Study, established collaboration with US Bureau of Reclamation • Manager of consultant contracts and Memorandums of Understanding Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Senior Environmental Scientist

    Nov 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Senior Planner

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2021