Robert B. Sowby

About the Author

Robert B. Sowby is an environmental engineer and writer whose work bridges the technical intricacies of water management with the poetic rhythms of natural landscapes. With a PhD in civil and environmental engineering, he has dedicated his career to understanding and preserving aquatic ecosystems, particularly in arid regions. His debut book, Terminus: A Hydrobiographic Journey of Water Management in the Great Salt Lake Basin, chronicles the complex interplay of hydrology, policy, and human impact on one of North America's most vital yet imperiled water bodies. Drawing from years of fieldwork and research, Sowby's narrative illuminates the challenges of sustaining water resources amid climate change and urban expansion, offering readers a compelling blend of scientific insight and evocative storytelling that underscores the urgent need for sustainable stewardship.