San Francisco Estuary Institute
Rebecca Sutton is a Senior Scientist at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, where responsibilities include leading research on emerging contaminants, microplastics, and green chemistry, as well as serving as a senior member of the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay. Previously, Rebecca served as a Green Ribbon Science Panel Member for the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, advising on scientific and technical matters related to the state's green chemistry regulations. Earlier in the career, Rebecca was a Senior Scientist at the Environmental Working Group, leading research on chemicals of concern across various environments and gaining significant media and advocacy experience. Rebecca holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in Environmental Resource Science with an emphasis on Soil and Water from the University of California, Davis.
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.