In Canada, we are fortunate to call beautiful mountainscapes, glaciers, and alpine lakes part of our home. We are also fortunate to have dedicated and impactful individuals, like Heather, working to protect these delicate ecosystems.

Heather first joined the Living Lakes Canada team in 2021 as a Biomonitoring Technician, helping to deliver CABIN training sessions across Canada. After completing her Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Science from Thompson Rivers University in 2022, she was invited to take on the lead for the High Elevation Monitoring Program. With third party assistance, she developed the program, established long-term monitoring sites in subalpine and alpine environments, and collected and interpreted freshwater data.

Heather now works as a Junior Biologist with Masse Environmental Ltd. while pursuing her Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) accreditation. Through her work with Living Lakes, Heather was able to strengthen her skills in project management, relationship building, research, project design, report writing, and budget management. “I feel confident that my time with Living Lakes will allow me to excel in my new role and my career as a biologist”, said Heather. 

Heather’s appreciation and respect for the natural environment is evident to those who have the pleasure of working alongside her. “Water is essential for all living things. We must protect this vital resource for current and future generations, not just for ourselves but for all species," she noted.

Thank you, Heather, for your valuable contributions to protecting some of our most at-risk ecological communities.