Suzanne Dallman

Suzanne Dallman is a Professor of Geography at California State University, Long Beach, specializing in environmental geography with a focus on water resource management and sustainability, particularly in California contexts. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in stormwater management and local water independence.

• BFA in Photography from San Francisco Art Institute
• MA in Geography (CSULB, 1995)
• PhD in Geography (UCLA, 2001)

Her research explores innovative approaches to urban water sustainability, including drought adaptation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater quality impacts of stormwater infiltration. She has also contributed to political ecology studies examining cultural and emotional dimensions of water conflicts.

Key scientific contributions include:

• 2006 Outstanding Regional Stormwater Research Award (California Stormwater Quality Association)
• Board member roles with California Watershed Network and Long Beach Water Commission

Dallman actively collaborates with watershed councils and contributes to policy development. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical solutions for California's water challenges and critical analyses of socio-environmental intersections.