Ruth Askevold

Ruth Askevold
GIS Analyst
ruth sfei.org
510-746-7341
Ruth Askevold is a Cartographic Specialist at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, where she works with the Historical Ecology Program. She has over ten years experience in geographic information systems, remote sensing, and cartography. Her experience includes project management, spatial analysis, and data compilation for a variety of clients. Ruth is also trained in graphic and cartographic design and worked at Lonely Planet Publications as a senior designer. She received her master's degree from San Francisco State University in Geography and Human Environmental Studies, where she specialized in geographic information systems and historical geography. Ruth is skilled in library and archival research, and she attended a two-week Western Archives Institute. She is a member of the Association of American Geographers and the North American Cartographic Information Society.
Publication List

News and Notables:

"Today’s Vineyards, Yesterday’s Tall Oaks" - Napa Historical Ecology Atlas in the New York Times
Apr-21-12 | Archive

On a recent sunny day in the Napa Valley, Robin Grossinger cupped his hands around his eyes and surveyed the landscape. He said the scene gave him “a feeling of grandeur.”

Bringing Back the Napa Valley shade: Leah Garchik on the Napa Historical Ecology Atlas
Mar-30-12 | Media

On lands where mighty oaks once grew, mighty oaks may grow again.

Historical ecology team presents findings at Contra Costa County Watershed forum
Nov-22-11 | Events and Appearances

"Askevold and other representatives from the group spoke on the 117-page oversized document filled with historic and current maps...Several of the maps inside the study date back to the mid-1800s giving the picture of a much different landscape than the one residents are familiar with today."

East Contra Costa County Historical Ecology report completed
Nov-17-11 | Publications and Reports

We are excited to announce the completion of the The East Contra Costa County Historical Ecology Study. The report documents the historical land cover and stream patterns of East Contra Costa County in the mid-1800s.

Ventura County Historical Ecology report completed
Aug-29-11 | Publications and Reports

We are pleased to announce the release of our latest historical ecology report, Historical ecology of the lower Santa Clara River, Ventura River, and Oxnard Plain: an analysis of terrestrial, riverine, and coastal habitats. This report is the culmination of four years of research funded by the State Coastal Conservancy and conducted by a broad project team including the San Francisco Estuary Institute, the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, CSU Northridge, Stillwater Sciences, and other researchers.

Southern California T-sheet Atlas
Feb-16-11 | Publications and Reports

Robin Grossinger and the Historical Ecology team have completed the T-sheet Atlas.

Historical Ecologists contribute to Rebecca Solnit's "Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas"
Nov-10-10 | Coordination and Collaboration

Robin Grossinger, Ruth Askevold and Chuck Striplen contributed to Rebecca Solnit's new book "Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas", just published by UC Press.