Youth and Young Professionals Committee

Co-Chairs: Nisha Saini Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Pablo Pina Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Role

To engage and promote participation of youth (ages 8-18), students, and young professionals (ages 19-35) in water-related activities within the Bow River Basin, and to develop future leaders in the Bow River Basin Council (BRBC).

The Youth and Young Professionals Committee objectives are to:

  • Provide opportunities for students and young professionals entering the workforce to engage and become leaders in the Bow River Basin.

  • Seek opportunities to involve youth, students, and young professionals in the activities of the BRBC.

  • Educate and engage youth, students, and young professionals in topics of interest/concern (including the state of the basin and the role of the BRBC).

Key Activities

  • Plan and organize tours and/or presentations of water and watershed related projects to increase awareness and knowledge and to generate interest in watershed issues.

  • Develop or provide support alongside other BRBC standing committees to coordinate and organize events (e.g., science forums, workshops and roadshows) and produce documents or other media.

  • Support BRBC social media presence, website maintenance, and/or event planning.

  • Support programs/events/presentations intended for elementary, middle school, and high school audiences.

Membership and Meetings

  • There are approximately 40 BRBC members on this committee at any given time; approximately 15 are ‘active’ or highly-involved members.

  • The committee meets a minimum of 4 times per year (or as required) and may do so in person, by conference call, or online.

Recently Completed Projects

  • Updated Terms of Reference

  • Multiple guided tours of innovative stormwater facilities around Calgary with MAGNA Engineering

  • Support in planning the Science Forum