Natural Resource
Protection, Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
The Natural Resource Department (NRD) works in partnership with Simpcw Administration and Council, and is committed to the protection, conservation, and management of resources within Simpcwúl̓ecw.
The Natural Resource Department (NRD) is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and management of land and resources within Simpcwu̓l̓ecw. NRD performs the “on the ground” work related to research, archaeology, cultural heritage, environment and wildlife protection.
The Natural Resource Department is responsible for monitoring any activity or project that could impact the multitude of resources found in Simpcw Territory. NRD is involved in many different aspects of industry, and is capable of providing the following services:
- Contract negotiation, supervision and management;
- Title & Rights research and coordination;
- Contract and finance management of natural Resource- Related projects;
- Territorial Stewardship Planning;
- R.au.Sh Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area;
- Independent Environmental Assessment Process;
- Organizing community meetings and info sessions for specific projects;
- Fisheries enumeration, habitat restoration, hatchery management, education, conservation and protection of fish stocks;
- Referrals management;
- Archaeological and Cultural Heritage surveys, investigations, and monitoring (PFR, AOA, AIA); and
- Engagement and/or participation on Wildlife habitat protection and restoration projects.
Fisheries
G2G
Government to Government
Archives
Wildlife
Simpcwúl̓ecw Stewardship Plan
Simpcw Governance Initiative
Referral Process:
All referrals to Simpcw shall be submitted via NationsConnect, a consultation and referrals portal.
Go to https://nationsconnect.ca/ to register.
Click on the Sign Up Now button to get started.
When you are ready to submit your project and/or application to Nations Connect and have questions, please contact support@kwusen.ca. All referrals must input a .kml/.kmz or zipped shape files before submission is complete.
Referrals sent by any other means will not be considered submitted and will not receive a reply.
Simpcwúl̓ecw (Simpcw Territory)
Documents
Team - NRD
Kerri Jo Fortier, Natural Resource Department Manager
P: 250.320.2061
Tina Donald – Fisheries Manager
P: 250.672.9995 Ext: 262
Kia Jules - Tmicw Coordinator
Kia.Mattice@Simpcw.com
P: 250.672.9995 Ext.: 259
Deanne Eustache - Resource Lead
Deanne.Eustache@simpcw.com
P:250.672.9995 Ext: 261
Arnold Baptiste - Data Technician
Arnold.Baptiste@Simpcw.com
Sam Phillips, RPF – Forestry Advisor
P.: 250.851.1691
Holly Jackson – Government to Government Coordinator
P.: 778.913.1903
Anna Kay Eldridge – Archives Coordinator
P: 250.672.9995 Ext: 266
Audrey Todd - Archives Assistant
Audrey.Todd@Simpcw.com
P.: 250.672.9995 Ext: 299
Lynn Guitard – Safety Officer
P: 250.672.9995 Ext: 258
Wayne Sim - Wildlife Coordinator
P: 250.674.8336
Marissa Eustache - NRD Assistant
Marissa.Eustache@Simpcw.com
P: 250.672.9995 Ext: 267
Tyler Bowie – Dunn Creek Hatchery, Operations Supervisor
Tyler.Bowie@simpcw.com
P: 250-677-4251
Pictures from top to bottom:
Main photo” Rearguard Falls, Upper Fraser River, photographer: Anna Kay Eldrige
Salmon Run, photographer: Tina Donald
Swamp and River, photographer: Tina Donald
Historical picture, compliments of Simpcw Archives
Wolves, stock photo
Clearwater Lake, Photographer: Tina Donald
Photographer: Tina Donald