Watershed Ecosystems Project and District of Peachland Community Engagement Workshop Rescheduled to November 17th, 2023
Due to the wildfire situation in the Central Okanagan, the Watershed Ecosystems Project Community Engagement Workshop scheduled for August 21 was postponed.
We are pleased to announce that this workshop, co-hosted by the District of Peachland, has now been rescheduled to Friday, November 17th at the Peachland Community Center.
We encourage those who are able to attend on this new date to register through the Eventbrite registration page here. Registration is limited and filled quickly for the initial event. The workshop is free and open to any community members who wish to engage with our Watershed Ecosystems Project researchers to learn more about our research activities and will be an opportunity for the public to provide input and ask questions.
Workshop Agenda:
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Arrival – Lunch Served/Networking
1:00 – 1:10 pm: Welcome – Dr. Adam Wei
1:10 – 1:20 pm: Introductory Remarks – Marni Turek
1:20 – 1:45 pm: Syilx Knowledge, Dr. Jeannette Armstrong; Dawn Machin, MSc Student (25 minutes)
1:45 –2:10 pm: Hydrology, Dr. Adam Wei; Jinyu Hui, PhD Student (25 minutes)
2:10 – 2:35 pm: Fish, Dr. Sheena Spencer; Emily Moore, MSc Student (25 minutes)
2:35 – 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 – 3:10 pm: Urban Water, Emmi Matern, PhD Student (25 minutes)
3:10 – 3:35 pm: Integrated Modeling, Corrie Allen, PhD Student (25 minutes)
3:35 – 4:00 pm: Governance, Dr. John Wagner; Rheanne Kroschinsky, PhD Student (25 minutes)
4:00 – 4:10 pm: Closing Remarks – Dr. Adam Wei
*Coffee and snacks will be available until 4:30 for those who wish to stay and continue discussion.
