Sue Kenny, President, Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark
The Tumbler Ridge Geopark Society (TRGGS) is very pleased to announce the appointment of our newly hired TRGG Manager Sarah Waters. Sarah brings 17 years of experience working as a consulting archaeologist and traditional use specialist. Also a very avid volunteer involved in many volunteer groups (WNMS, TRMF, TRGG) in Tumbler Ridge including her position as manager for the Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue. The experience in both career and volunteer work has provided Sarah with extensive project management and people skills that will be required to move the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark to the next level.
Sarah has been directly involved in several projects throughout the region including oil and gas, forestry and wind energy and has developed many relationships in all industries and government agencies through her archaeology professional consulting and her position as Project Manager, Archaeologist, Tumbler Ridge Office Manager, Archaeology & Heritage Resources Division, Amec Foster Wheeler for the last eight years.
Sarah is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, rock and ice climbing, cross country skiing, the
sport of triathlon, and adventure in general. She has travelled internationally throughout Europe, Asia
and North America, and has experience speaking German, French and Spanish. She enjoys sharing her passion for the outdoors with her husband Craig, and their two young children, Liam and Ari.
Hiring a manager for TRGG would not be possible without the in-kind support from the District of
Tumbler Ridge and financial support from the Peace River Regional District. We thank our many partners (Global Geopark Network, Community Futures Peace Liard, Northern BC Tourism), the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation and the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society for their tenacity in bringing this prestigious Global Geopark designation to our region, province and country. TRGG is second of only two geoparks in North America. Our goal is to market our beautiful mountains and waterfalls, geology, paleontology and cultural history and all the wonderful experiences it holds to local, regional, national and international visitors as a must go to tourism and education destination bringing economic diversity to Tumbler Ridge and surrounding area.
