San Francisco Estuary Institute
David Senn is a highly experienced scientist with a focus on environmental health and water management. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist at the San Francisco Estuary Institute since 2011, David leads the San Francisco Bay Nutrient Management Strategy and co-directs the SFEI Clean Water Program. Prior roles include Senior Scientist positions at ETH Zürich and Eawag, as well as a Research Associate position at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where David conducted significant research on heavy metal transport in coastal ecosystems. David earned a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in the same field from Rutgers University. David's extensive background also includes teaching and research roles at various institutions, with a strong emphasis on contaminant dynamics and the impacts of human activity on aquatic environments.
San Francisco Estuary Institute
The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI-ASC) is one of California’s premier environmental science organizations. Our mission: provide scientific support and tools for planning, designing, and decision-making. We conduct independent research to assess and improve the health of the waters, wetlands, wildlife and landscapes of San Francisco Bay, California, and beyond. Our skilled scientists and technology experts provide data and tools that empower government, community, and industry to implement cost-effective solutions for complex environmental challenges. We have three primary programs – Clean Water, Resilient Landscapes, and Environmental Informatics – that together bridge the divide between decline and adaptation.