Stakeholder Engagement Committee

Co-Chairs: Harpreet Sandhu The City of Calgary, Jennifer Makar The City of Calgary

Role

To develop and implement communication, engagement and fund development frameworks for the Bow River Basin Council.

The Stakeholder Engagement Committee’s objectives are to:

  • Develop materials that educate and engage stakeholders regarding watershed management issues and initiatives in the Bow River Basin.

  • Profile the BRBC’s initiatives to conserve, protect and improve the waters of the Bow River Basin.

  • Encourage dialogue and collaboration among agencies responsible for water management in the Bow River Basin.

Key Activities

  • Hold quarterly forums (3 Educational and Networking forums; 1 Watershed Stewardship forum)

  • Prepare the BRBC Annual Report

  • Prepare the quarterly Preserving Our Lifeline newsletter

  • Prepare weekly News and Events bulletins

  • Maintain social media presence (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)

  • Maintain the BRBC website, including the Bow River Basin State of the Watershed site

  • Ensure marketing materials meet BRBC needs

  • Publicize the BRBC through displays at public events

  • Organizing relevant conferences/workshops that promote the BRBC’s activities in the basin

  • Monitor membership satisfaction by conducting annual surveys

  • Work with members of the BRBC Board or staff to support fundraising

Membership and Meetings

  • There are approximately 10 BRBC members on this committee at any given time

  • The committee meets a minimum of six times a year (or as required) and may do so in person, by conference call, or online.

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