Event Description:
Reconnect with peers, colleagues, and professionals at the second installment of the Ag/BioGathering Lecture Series. This informal professional development session offers an engaging platform to learn about exciting projects and research in the fields of Biology and Agrology. Join us for an evening of collaboration, inspiration, and knowledge sharing.

Featured Presentations:

1. Establishing a Network of Home-Made Hydrometric Stations Using Real-Time Watershed Analysis Through WatershedBC
   Presented by Alex Bevington, Research Hydrologist, Ministry of Forests
   Alex will explore innovative methods for quantifying and characterizing environmental change in B.C.’s remote and mountainous regions. His work highlights the integration of hydrometric stations and watershed analysis tools to monitor environmental shifts and enhance water management strategies.

2. Post-Wildfire Water Quality Monitoring in the Nechako and Deadman River Watersheds
   Presented by Kristen Kieta, Postdoctoral Researcher, UNBC
   Kristen will discuss her involvement in a collaborative initiative led by the Skeetchestn Indian Band to restore the Deadman River. Her presentation will cover culturally informed approaches to mitigating the impacts of wildfires on watersheds and salmon habitats.

Speaker Bios:

• Alex Bevington
  Alex Bevington is a Research Hydrologist with the Ministry of Forests, Regional Operations Division - North Area. He specializes in using remote sensing techniques to quantify environmental changes, with a particular focus on the unique challenges of B.C.’s northern and mountainous landscapes.

• Kristen Kieta
  Kristen Kieta is a Postdoctoral Researcher whose expertise lies in assessing aquatic impacts of landscape-level disturbances. She is part of a multi-party initiative to restore the Deadman River and develop innovative strategies for addressing wildfire effects on critical ecosystems.

Join Us:
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with the local professional community.

Registration:
Free event, register below.

For more information, contact Tim Antill, M.Sc., P.Ag., R.P.Bio at timothy.antill@gov.bc.ca