Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Michael Funk is a seasoned professional in environmental science and land use regulation, currently serving as a Land Use Regulations Officer and previously as an Agricultural Soil and Water Quality Technician at Upper Thames River Conservation Authority since December 2015. Michael's experience spans various roles in environmental research and agriculture, including positions at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, where roles included FSWEP Student and Agri-Environmental Transfer Student. A research assistant in aquatic ecology at the University of Waterloo, Michael also worked as an Agricultural Field Technician at SemiosBIO Technologies Inc. and as a Biologist with Natural Resource Solutions Inc. Michael's educational background includes a Master's degree in Geography and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with an Ecology Specialization from the University of Waterloo, alongside ongoing studies in Ecotoxicology at the River Institute.
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Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
The UTRCA covers the upper watershed of the Thames River, an area of 3,421 square kilometres. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCA’s Board of Directors. These members represent the local urban and rural communities, deciding policies and programs that will lead to a healthy watershed. Programs and services focus on five key areas: - protecting people and property and supporting safe development; - delivering landowner stewardship; - providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities; - making science based decisions; - empowering communities and youth. The UTRCA employs approximately 80 permanent and contract staff, and an additional 70 seasonal staff.