Natural Resources

The Simpcw Natural Resource Department (NRD) works in partnership with Simpcw Administration and Council, and is committed to the protection, conservation and management of resources found within Simpcwúl’ecw.

The Natural Resource Department is responsible for monitoring any activity or project that could impact the multitude of resources found in Simpcw Territory. The NRD is involved in many different aspects of industry, and is capable of providing the following services:

• Resource Permitting
• Contract Negotiation, supervision and management
• Joint venture with industrial partners in forestry, mining, tourism and utilities
• Title & Rights research and coordination
• Contract and Finance Management of Natural Resource- Related Projects
• Organizing community meetings and info sessions for specific projects or long-term community infrastructure
• GIS (Geographical Information System) Mapping
• Fisheries enumeration, habitat restoration, hatchery management, education, conservation and protection of fish stocks
• Referrals Management
• Archaeological Surveys and Investigations (PFR, AOA, AIA)

Natural Resource Department Manager
G2G.Coordinator@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 239

Tina Donald - Fisheries & Wildlife Coordinator
Tina.Donald@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 262

Referrals Coordinator
referrals@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 241

Nathan Matthew - Part-Time Title and Rights Researcher
Nathan.Matthew@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995

Archives Coordinator
AnnaKay.Eldridge@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 266

Audrey Todd - Archives Assistant
Audrey.Todd@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 299

Debbie Leary - GIS Specialist
Debbie.Leary@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 234

Lynn Guitard - NRD Assistant & AOA Coordinator
Lynn.Guitard@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 258

Kia Jules - NRD Technician
NRDTech@simpcw.com Phone: 250.672.9995 ext 261

Don Guitard - Hatchery Manager
Phone: 250.677.4251

Tyler Bowie - Fisheries Technician
Phone: 250.677.4251