Revitalizing the Delta: Jim Levine and the Montezuma Wetlands Project
In this episode of 'Capstone Conversation,' host Jared Asch speaks with Jim Levine, an engineer involved with the Montezuma Wetlands Project. Levine explains how the project repurposes dredged sediment from the Bay Area to restore subsided lands and create vital habitats for fish and wildlife. The conversation delves into the history and environmental impact of the project, Levine's background, and his journey from a political science student to an environmental engineer. Levine also discusses the economic viability of the project and the challenges faced, emphasizing the importance of private-public partnerships in ecological restoration. The episode ends with inviting interested groups to tour the site and witness the project's success firsthand.
