Staff
Sheila McDonnell Bookkeeper Sheila keeps the books in order for the Tsolum River Restoration Society. Sheila is an active community member involved with various other non-profit organizations in the Comox Valley. She is currently an Area A Trustee for School District 71, and is deeply involved with Lake Trail School and its community. |
Katie Gair
Program Coordinator Katie started with TRRS in February of 2023 and is currently learning the ins and outs of the various projects and events the organization runs and participates in. She is very excited to have the opportunity to make an impact and new connections in the Tsolum watershed through restoration, monitoring and helping with outreach. Katie's background is fisheries biology, having worked in private and government sectors. She graduated from UVic with a B.Sc. in Marine Biology. When not on the river, she can be found at home painting or baking, or out on a trail. |
Mary Maclean
Outreach/Administration Mary has been volunteering with streamkeepers groups and environmental organizations around the Comox Valley for many years. She has a professional background in Marine Geology (UBC, BSc.) and Education (UBC, BEd). She enjoys kayaking, growing food and exploring with her grandchildren. |
Amina Turner and Cole Lochhead Summer Students 2024 Amina grew up in the Comox Valley on an organic fruit and vegetable farm. Her passion is for the outdoors and protecting the beautiful ecosystem that surrounds us. She will be returning to the University of Victoria to complete her second year. Amina plans on working in the environmental sector and hopes she can make positive change! Cole graduated from high school last summer and will be embarking on his post secondary journey in a biology related program this fall. Cole grew up in and around various watersheds in the Comox valley including the Tsolum and has always had a passion for what life they hold. He is an avid fly fisher and spends much of his free time in the local waters. |