Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Karen McDonald has extensive experience in ecosystem management and environmental restoration, currently serving as Senior Manager, Ecosystem Management - Restoration and Resource Management at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) since 2006. Prior roles at TRCA include Senior Project Manager for Watershed Strategies and Project Manager for Restoration and Environmental Monitoring Projects. Karen started their career as a Biologist at MMM Group from 2005 to 2006, and earlier held positions with TRCA as field staff from 2003 to 2005 and as an Aquatic Resource Assistant with Central Lake Ontario Conservation in 2002. Karen's educational background includes studies at Sir Sandford Fleming College from 2001 to 2004 and a degree from Bishop's University from 1992 to 1996.
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides. TRCA’s vast jurisdiction comprises the following nine watersheds, plus their collective Lake Ontario waterfront shorelines: • Carruthers Creek • Don River • Duffins Creek • Etobicoke Creek • Highland Creek • Humber River • Mimico Creek • Petticoat Creek • Rouge River More than 3.5 million people live within TRCA-managed watersheds, and many others work in and visit destinations across our jurisdiction. The population within TRCA’s jurisdiction is expected to grow significantly in the years to come. These watersheds span six upper-tier and 15 lower-tier municipalities. Some of Canada’s largest and fastest growing municipalities, including Toronto, Markham and Vaughan, are located entirely within the TRCA watershed jurisdiction. Upper-Tier Municipalities • Dufferin County • Durham Region • Peel Region • Simcoe County • Toronto • York Region Lower-Tier Municipalities • Mono (Town) • Ajax (Town) • Pickering (City) • Uxbridge (Township) • Brampton (City) • Caledon (Town) • Mississauga (City) • Adjala-Tosorontio (Township) • Toronto (City) • Aurora (Town) • King (Township) • Markham (City) • Richmond Hill (Town) • Vaughan (City) • Whitchurch-Stouffville (Town) TRCA will continue the vital work of protecting the integrity and health of the rivers and creeks in the jurisdiction, developing a system of green and natural spaces that sustains local ecosystems, and advancing sustainable practices that will improve people’s lives within our growing region.