SARAH's Bio

Sarah Colombo has been the Watershed Restoration Program Director at Borderlands Restoration Network since January 2024. She leads BRN's watershed restoration efforts, working with land managers, landowners, and community partners to assess degraded watersheds and plan and implement restoration projects. Her work focuses on collaborative, science-informed approaches to reduce erosion, improve watershed function, and support resilient ecosystems in the Madrean Archipelago.

 

Sarah is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy. A lifelong Arizonan, she now lives in Tucson after many years in Flagstaff. Before joining BRN, she worked in ecological research and fieldwork, with a focus on rare plant ecology, endangered species monitoring, habitat change, and conservation in the Southwest. She enjoys adventure cycling with her husband, reading, wood burning, aerial arts, and live music.

​Email: Sarah Colombo