solved CASE 1: HOMELESSNESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE LOWER AMERICAN

CASE 1: HOMELESSNESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE LOWER AMERICAN RIVER IN SACRAMENTOHomelessness is not strictly an environmental governance problem, but the prevalence of homelessness in Sacramento (and other areas of California) poses a challenge for environmental governance efforts related to water quality, solid waste, and land use. In this memo, you are asked to make a recommendation about how the city should act to address pollution and dangerous environmental conditions occurring in-and near-the American River. Please refer to the policy memo page for a template, an overview of memo requirements, formatting information, and helpful resources. While the case is focused on Sacramento, some of the resources linked to below make clear that this is a statewide policy issue, so you are welcome to take a statewide lens or focus on another region (e.g., LA, Bay Area, San Diego, etc.)–just make sure that your focus aligns with your client.MOTIVATING QUESTIONSHow do environmental concerns intersect with other aspects of the homelessness policy process in California, and how does this affect the environmental governance process?What are the fundamentals of competing coalitions for understanding Sacramento-area homelessness policies? How could this impact the path forward in addressing the environmental issues associated with homelessness?How might social constructions, beliefs, or institutions inform city processes and beliefs around homelessness?How does power inform possible choice of actions for addressing the environmental impacts of homelessness in the city?RESOURCES:https://www.watereducation.org/western-water/can-p…https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/water_issues/homeless/https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/sacramento-tipping-point/article234440612.htmlhttps://health.ucdavis.edu/chpr/policy/publication…https://www.cityofsacramento.org/City-Manager/Divisions-Programs/Office-of-Community-Response/Homeless-Coordination/Resources-and-Reportshttps://www.cityofsacramento.org/Police/Resources/…POSSIBLE CLIENTS:Darryl Steinberg, Mayor, City of Sacramento/City Council, City of SacramentoCentral Valley Regional Water BoardGovernor Gavin NewsomCalifornia State Water BoardOther (Mayor, City Council, County Executive in another area; state senator; nonprofit group, etc.)