My love for exploring the backcountry turned into a career when I found myself pulled toward the rivers. Now, as a Senior Environmental Technician, I get to work in places most people never see: from glaciers down to the ocean, which often turns out to be a nice day – besides fighting bugs.
On-site, my focus is on collecting the highest quality data possible. Whether it’s measuring water levels, tracking rainfall, or conducting snow surveys, everything we gather helps build a clearer picture of how these natural systems behave. Engineers, scientists, and communities all rely on that data, not just for this particular project, but decades into the future.
I believe resource development is necessary. We all depend on it in our daily lives. But it has to be done responsibly. The goal is to balance what we need today with protecting these environments for the future. That’s where this kind of data matters most. It allows projects to be designed with a clearer understanding of their impact, so we can minimize disturbance and preserve these landscapes.
There’s a lot of pride in knowing that the time I spent out there, through the bugs, the weather, and the long days, contributes to something that lasts far beyond a single project. Not many people get the chance to see these places the way I do, and I think it’s important that we make sure others can experience them in the future.