Andrea Dechene, MSc, P.Biol.

Head of Wetland Services

Andrea holds a M.Sc. in Natural Resource Sciences from McGill University along with an Ecological Restoration Professional Specialization Certificate from the University of Victoria. Her work has taken her across the Alberta prairies and boreal forest as well as into BC and Saskatchewan. Her passion for wetland ecology and belief in the power of native plants led her to join the team of experts at NPS in 2023.

She is experienced with provincial wetland policies, understanding legislation and guidelines across western Canada. Her wealth of knowledge and experience in natural upland and wetland ecosystems was gained through environmental impact assessments, pre-disturbance assessments, ecological restoration planning, mapping, and long-term monitoring projects and provides her with significant experience in the coordination and management of environmental projects and insight for the implementation of nature-based solutions.

Our experts

Andrea Dechene, MSc, P.Biol.

Head of Wetland Services

Kirstin Newfield, P. Eng. M.A.Sc.

Conservation Engineer

Gord MacKay

Upland Specialist

Nicholson Jeke, Ph.D., P.Ag.

Wetland / Remediation Specialist

Jade Raizenne, P.Biol.

Plant Ecologist

Melissa Mushanski

Wetland Specialist

Jenn Dyson, MSc

Restoration Specialist

Brett Thalman

Upland Specialist

Shaelee Peters, B.EnvSt., BIT

Wetland Specialist

Cameron Graham

Upland Specialist

Krissy Elkins, MSc

Wetland / Upland Specialist

Taylor Mutch

Wetland / Upland Specialist

Nancy Robinson

Administrative Specialist - Conservation

Karen Patching

Administrative Assistant