Kootenay Land Coordinator
Michelle (she/her) loves to find new ways to explore British Columbia’s beautiful places, so she is thrilled to be a part of the Nature Trust as the Kootenay Conservation Senior Field Operations Technician. Michelle has been calling the Kootenay Region home since 2014, enjoying all of the outstanding recreation opportunities that the East and West Kootenays have to offer! Michelle has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Forest Conservation Science from the University of Toronto and a Professional Specialization in Ecological Restoration from the University of Victoria. She joined NTBC in 2021.
Bighorn sheep
Kootenay Field Operations Coordinator
Morag (she/her) studied Antarctic and Environmental Science at the University of Tasmania. After graduating, she spent two years undertaking bush regeneration work at home in northern New South Wales before moving to New Zealand to work on various conservation projects including on remote islands, with a focus on invasives species. Since moving to Canada in 2023, Morag has worked with a variety of government and non profit organizations on aquatic and terrestrial invasives species. She joined NTBC in July 2024 and appreciates getting to protect key areas for wildlife and explore the beautiful landscapes of the Kootenays every day. In her spare time, Morag enjoys exploring the Kootenays and beyond by hiking, mountain biking, running and skiing. She also loves cooking, travel, and admiring native plants.
Hummingbirds
Kootenay Land Manager
Chris (he/him) first worked for NTBC on a seasonal basis from 2005-2009 but was compelled by its mission and returned to work as the Kootenay Land Manager in 2017. He has worked for government at the Indigenous, local & provincial levels, and has always considered himself a “specialist at being a generalist”, with wide-ranging career and life experience. Originally from Southern Ontario, with degrees in Geography, History and Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism from Lakehead University, Chris has been enjoying the Kootenay region lifestyle since 2003. He resides in Kimberley with his partner Barb and their daughter Briar.
Bull trout
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