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Empowering Communities: Engineers Without Borders Treasure Valley Professionals Chapter

The Engineers Without Borders Treasure Valley Professionals Chapter, led by Sharon Karlesky, P.E., has been active since 2005 with approximately 25 members. We focus on sustainable water solutions in Guayaquil, Ecuador, including water filtration systems and in-home treatments using clay pots infused with colloidal silver. Partnering with local organizations, we aim to create viable business enterprises while addressing the challenges of resource limitedness and lack of education. We welcome new members, donations, and corporate sponsorships to further our mission of bringing safe water access to underserved communities.

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Empowering Communities: Engineers Without Borders Treasure Valley Professionals Chapter

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  1. Engineers Without Borders:Treasure Valley Professionals Chapter Sharon Karlesky, P.E. sharon.karlesky@ch2m.com

  2. EWB Treasure Valley Professionals • ~25 Members • Started in 2005 • Diverse skill set • Monthly meetings at USGS/BOR building on Collins Road

  3. Current Project • Guayaquil, Ecuador • Water filtration systems • In-home water treatment • Clay pots w/ colloidal silver • Business enterprise for local community • Partnering with Rotary Club, Hogar de Cristo, and Potters for Peace

  4. Ecuador

  5. Challenges Limited data on regional water resources, soils, geology Wealth of natural resources, but corruption and poverty are widespread Limited in-country resources Technologies must be simple and sustainable; local labor and ownership

  6. Water Education Abundant water, but not all safe Lack of education resources Lack of scientific understanding Other immediate concerns

  7. Clay Filter Concept

  8. Planned Facility

  9. Want to Help? • New members welcome! • Donations • Volunteering • Personal donations • Corporate sponsorships

  10. Contacts • Molly Wood, P.E., President mswood@usgs.gov • Sharon Karlesky, P.E., Vice President sharon.karlesky@ch2m.com

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