Donna Ball is a Senior Scientist at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, where responsibilities include serving as Lead Scientist for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project since February 2020. Prior to this role, Donna Ball was the Habitat Restoration Director at Save The Bay from July 2012 to February 2020. Donna Ball holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Western Washington University, with a focus on Marine and Estuarine Science from Huxley College of the Environment, earned between 2002 and 2005.
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.