Rose Smith, Ph.D.

Stream Ecologist

(she/her/hers)

Rose joined Sageland Collaborative in 2021. She received a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Maryland, and a B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. Her doctoral research focused on the ways in which human-built infrastructure affects water quality and greenhouse gas production in urban waterways. Rose moved to Utah in 2016 to pursue postdoctoral research at the University of Utah on the intersection of hydrology and ecology in human-impacted waterways. Her work there included a study on flow sources to the Jordan River, and implementation of green infrastructure on the University of Utah campus using native plants. Dr. Smith also taught an Urban Ecology course at the University of Utah to students in the Masters' in City & Metropolitan Planning department.

As a part of the Sageland Collaborative team, Rose manages the Stream and Riparian Restoration Program. She works with diverse partners to both implement and conduct research on low-tech restoration practices across the western United States. Rose brings experience in ecosystem ecology, urban planning, hydrology, spatial analysis methods, and watershed-scale restoration practices to the program.

Contact: rose@sagelandcollaborative.org