Conservation
Lucas Pan (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Environmental Outreach Ambassador at City of Penticton in Penticton, BC In my first work term, I worked as an Environmental Outreach Ambassador for the City of Penticton. Most of my job is promoting and monitoring the recycling program. Sometimes, I’m also working with the water conservation program and climate action of the City to make Penticton […]
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Jasmine Hathway (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Resource Assistant at Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC Stewardship Resource Assistant with the Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC. This summer I have been given the incredible opportunity to work with a hardworking and inspiring group of RPF’s, RFT’s, and other professionals. Most of my work is wildfire related. For instance, I collect field […]
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Callum McCarthy (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Sustainability Intern at Sanmar in Issaquah, Washington This summer I have been working as a sustainability intern for SanMar, which is a global apparel company based out of Issaquah, Washington. The apparel industry accounts for roughly 2% of global GHG emissions each year, and SanMar along with 100’s of other apparel companies have set science […]
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Kristen Robinson (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Youth Climate Corp Crew Member at Wildsight in Kimberley, BC For my second co-op term, I have been working as a Climate Action Technician for Wildsight as a part of the Youth Climate Corps program. So far this summer I have been doing lots of field work in Wildfire Risk Reduction. This work includes clearing […]
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Kayleah Stapleton (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
NSO Intern at British Columbia Conservation Foundation; Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program in Langley, BC I am continuing work at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program (NSOBP), a project under the British Columbia Conservation Foundation. The NSOBP is dedicated to preventing the extirpation of northern spotted owls from Canada by captive breeding and release into […]
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Alexandra Hankins (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Watershed Enhancement Team Leader at Dillon Consulting Ltd in Richmond, BC I am working as Watershed Enhancement Team leader for Dillon Consulting in the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program with the City of Surrey. My primary objective is restoring salmon habitat by removing invasives, planting natives, and conducting instream work. This job has taught me many […]
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Lauren Kong (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Water Conservation Ambassador at City of Vancouver in Vancouver, BC For my third work term I have the privilege to work with the City of Vancouver as a Water Conservation Ambassador. As an ambassador my job is to educate and ensure residents of Vancouver are complying with regulations for overall water conservation. This includes setting […]
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Michael Nunn (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Intern at The University of British Columbia in Williams Lake, BC I am beginning my first co-op work term as an intern with the Alex Fraser Research Forest, which works in conjunction with the University of British Columbia. I have been working alongside RPFs to conduct a variety of surveys and learn what it means […]
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Akane Shono (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Wetland Naturalist at Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre Society in Creston, BC During my co-op work term at the Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre situated in Creston BC, I have been responsible for a diverse range of tasks that contribute to the conservation and education efforts of the centre. Operating within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, […]
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Hollis Kinnard (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 5, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Undergraduate Research Assistant at UBC Faculty of Forestry in Vancouver, BC This summer I have been working as an undergraduate research assistant in the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab. I have mainly been working at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre on Vancouver Island on a project studying the impact of angler catch and release […]
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