Webinar: San Francisco Watersheds 101 Register

Date and Time:
Thu, Jul 17, 2025; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  (Pacific)

Organized By: San Francisco Group

Location: Virtual

Event Organizers:
Kieran Farr
   kieran.farr@gmail.com
   (415) 568-7963

Registration Note: RSVP with email and name to get the webinar link emailed to you; or just Add to Calendar to join the webinar link on July 17 1pm (Pacific). Mobile Number is not required.

About This Event
Join us for an educational exploration of San Francisco's water systems and discover the hidden aquifer beneath the west side of our city. This webinar is part of the Green SF Now campaign's series of educational events designed to help everyone understand the vital connections between our city infrastructure and clean, healthy water ecosystems.

What You'll Learn

Reconnecting with Our Natural Water Systems
Explore how we've become disconnected from our natural watersheds over the past few centuries and understand the political and environmental challenges between "the top and the bottom" of our watershed systems.

The Hidden Aquifer Beneath SF
Did you know there's abundant groundwater right under the westside of San Francisco? Learn why this matters for our city's water future and how it could serve as an alternative to importing water from hundreds of miles away.

Understanding Our Combined Sewer System
Get the basics on how San Francisco's combined sewer and stormwater system works, including policy background and the requirements for connecting impervious surfaces to the city system.

From Problems to Solutions
Discover what we're doing wrong with current stormwater management and aquifer health, and learn about nature-based solutions that could transform how we handle water in our neighborhoods.

Your Role as a San Francisco Resident
Find out what actionable steps you can take locally to support better water management and green infrastructure in your community.

Featured Speakers

Karen Curtiss - AIA Founder Red Dot Studio and Red Dot Ranch
Original architect specializing in urban and rural built systems, Karen will guide us through the big picture connections between people, natural waterways, and our disconnected relationship with local watersheds.

West side water expert Doug will break down the technical aspects of our local aquifer system

Green SF Now Campaign Website