Sarah Ledford

In this discussion, Sarah Ledford, an associate professor of geosciences at Georgia State University, unpacks the long recovery of Asheville’s drinking water after Hurricane Helene. She explains how flooding disrupted clean water supplies and the effects of sediment on reservoirs. The conversation also touches on a Gulf Coast tribe's innovative use of recycled oyster shells to combat erosion and restore their land, showcasing creative solutions to the serious challenges posed by climate change.