The Laguna de Santa Rosa is an ever-changing landscape, from a submerged wetland more akin to a lake during winter to a web of small streams in the heat of summer. This past February, they experienced firsthand how torrential rains can turn trickling creeks into flowing rivers and low-lying fields into flooded pools. Managing this complex system for the safety of their communities, health of the watershed and enjoyment of their rich backyard ecosystem is a large undertaking, and one that is worked on by many organizations and partnerships throughout Sonoma County.