BREANNE MCIVOR - 2020
Growing up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Breanne has always had an appreciation for the prairies and the diversity of life it contains. Breanne began her studies at the University of Saskatchewan in 2016 and quickly became passionate about ecology. She is currently in the final year of her undergraduate degree in Environmental Biology.
Breanne began working for Troutreach in 2020 conducting research on the tissue turnover and isotope fractionation of tiger beetles (subfamily Cicindelinae) for her undergraduate thesis. After the completion of her undergraduate degree, Breanne wishes to continue her research career by pursuing a master’s degree.
BEN STRAUMAN - 2020
I’m Ben, and I like heavy metal, sports, and turtles. My first interest in ecology came when I was young and lived on a farm near Mayfair, Saskatchewan which was only a mile down from the crooked trees. At the time, nobody really offered an explanation as to why the trees grew like that, so I was left to my own imagination which led me down a path to study the natural world. With Troutreach, I am working with Monochamus spp. (otherwise known as the deadly white-spotted pine sawyer beetle) studying larval sounds as a means for early detection and wood-boring insect identification. Apart from these few fields, my interest in biology extends to pretty much anything living and breathing throughout the environment.
CADDISY KOWALL - 2019
Cassidy is currently completing a bachelor’s degree with a major in Environmental Biology at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Cassidy has a passion for animals and the environment and aspires to make positive changes in the world. Cassidy recently joined Troutreach in the summer of 2019 and is studying the impacts of neonicotinoids on pond snails in Saskatchewan. After graduation, Cassidy hopes to travel and continue her studies to pursue a master’s degree.
Elisabeth Walker - 2019
Elisabeth is a high school student, entering grade 12 this coming fall. Elisabeth is delighted to be joining Troutreach for July and August to learn and gain experience in the environmental science field. She is excited to be partaking in the various projects that are presently being completed. Currently she is working alongside Cassidy and Anne, in their experiment on the impact neonicotinoids have on pond snails in Saskatchewan. In her free time Elisabeth enjoys camping, singing and spending time with her cat.
Anne Paquette - 2019
Anne grew up in Calgary, AB. Her passion for the environment started at a young age when her parents brought her on camping and hiking adventures.
Anne is completing an undergraduate degree in Environmental Earth Sciences with a minor in water sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Anne hopes to start a career in water quality sampling, with a focus on possible remediation and reclamation practices.
Anne will be taking over the educational portion of Troutreach and hopes to spark interest in young minds to pursue environmental studies.
Nichole Moen - 2018
Nichole is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta, receiving a B.Sc. in Environmental & Conservation Sciences. Growing up in Southern Alberta, Nichole’s love for wilderness began by camping and hiking in the Rockies. These days, you can find her canoeing and exploring in Northern Saskatchewan.
Nichole loves connecting people with nature through environmental education and has worked with youth for several years. With past summer jobs ranging from municipal waste reduction to oil sands reclamation research, Nichole finds all aspects of environmental sciences fascinating and is keen to keep learning.
Maria Jeanneau - 2017
Maria grew up on a farm near Prud’homme Saskatchewan where she developed a love for agriculture and the environment. She enjoys fishing, canoeing, playing sports and travelling. Graduating from a francophone school gave her a passion for culture and education. Maria is now a student in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan. She is studying to be a high school teacher with a focus in Physics and French, however, she is looking forward to teaching a wide variety of subjects throughout her career. She is always eager to learn new things and she has recently developed a growing interest in ecology and environmental sciences.
Jady Helfrick - 2017
Jady was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Her passion and love for nature developed when she was very young. Her family did a lot of exploring, camping, hiking and travelling which lead to her perusing a path in which she could develop a career that incorporates what she loves. Straight out of high school she attended the University of Regina in the combined Environmental Biology program offered through the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert. After two years at the U of R, she then completed her Integrated Resource Management diploma through Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert. In 2016 she graduated from the University of Regina with a bachelor of science in Environmental Biology.