Tachara Larocque (M.Sc., P.Geo.) is a River Hazard Specialist with the River Engineering and Technical Services section in the Department of Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta. She is responsible for managing new flood studies and contributing to the development of the fluvial hazard program, which largely focuses on hydrogeomorphic hazards. She holds an operational role with the section during seasonal support to the River Ice Forecasting team and provides geoscience expertise to internal and external clients. In addition, she is responsible for the management and enhancement of the Flood Awareness Application Program (FAMA) and the various spatial data that informs it.