Brook Sarson

Board Member
Why do you volunteer with Coastkeeper? I believe in what Coastkeeper does. I really appreciate how knowledgeable Coastkeeper is about local water issues and how they activate to ensure the environment is protected by leveraging our democratic systems to enforce rules and legislation. Coastkeeper knows how to have fun too, and the juxtaposition between the serious business of environmental protection and learning and connecting through love of water really speaks to me.
Fun fact: I live in a Strawbale Home on an Agave Farm!
What do you wish everyone knew about Coastkeeper? Coastkeeper is such a great example of a super hero with a secret identity. We know they love our waterways and care about keeping them clean. But we don’t always understand the wildly sophisticated engagement this requires as far as understanding the legal systems that are in place that can be leveraged.
I want to see a world where: my children and the future children of our society can enjoy the pleasures and joy of nature that I have

Owner of CatchingH2O, a localized water system design, build business, Brook has spent more than fifteen years designing, installing, and teaching about rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and regenerative water infrastructure across the region. Her work has helped thousands of households, schools, and community organizations reduce potable water demand while building climate resilience from the ground up.

Brook is known not only for her technical expertise—spanning system design, permitting, and hands-on installation—but also for her commitment to public education and capacity building. She has trained homeowners, contractors, planners, and students in practical water stewardship, and she has been a driving force in normalizing greywater and rainwater systems as essential components of California’s climate adaptation strategy.

Her business model is deeply values driven. She blends ecological design, community empowerment, and systems thinking, demonstrating what localized water infrastructure looks like when it is rooted in justice, resilience, and everyday practice.