This past summer, Hannah spent 9 weeks in Chengdu,
China working with Chengdu Urban Rivers Association (CURA). She worked with
staff members and volunteers to develop and implement a health survey in Shui
Tian Ping Village, located upstream of Chengdu. The purpose of the survey was
to understand the residents' perception of their environment and if they had
experienced any health issues, given that there were three industrial factories
in the area. Aside from the survey, Hannah also participated in outings to
Anlong Village, where CURA has established a range of eco-infrastructure,
including dry-composting toilets, biogas digesters, constructed treatment
wetlands, as well as organic agriculture. She helped serve as a guide to
visiting student groups in Anlong, as well as a general translator with CURA.
And yes, she did also get to hug a 1-year-old panda.
