Sharlene Fritz
Sharlene Fritz works with diverse groups of people to share scientific knowledge and instill a stewardship ethic for the important natural systems that sustain us. Drawing from a Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography, UofC), a Professional Teaching Designation (SFU), and a Professional Editing Certificate (MRU), Sharlene weaves together guided outdoor interpretive programs, stories and indoor presentations for adults and school groups. She supported State of the Watershed reporting for the Ghost Watershed (2018), making it available online through ESRI Experience Builder (2023). Currently a student in the SAIT BGIS program, she is working towards mastering GIS concepts and skills to support conservation and stewardship initiatives.
Reid Thomas, a retired engineer, has held a longtime interest in landscape management planning. Kickstarting information sessions at a local community hall, he brought together experts and interested community members to provide timely, factual and relevant information all aimed at promoting informed public participation in planning processes. This led to the creation of Forest Matters, a non-profit society whose goal is to offer the best available data to ordinary citizens thereby equipping them to provide meaningful input.
Please note: At the time of this submission, these speakers and others from the focus group are possible but unconfirmed.