Ryan Davison is resource engineering technologist who worked with Agriculture Canada – PFRA for 32 years where he was involved in various watershed projects with SEAWA and MRWCC. Since 2015, he has done freelance consulting relating to groundwater mapping, surface water inventory and water quality issues in South Alberta. A “prairie boy” at heart, he understands that building local capacity around water is essential to a healthy, sustainable resource.

Councilor, Cypress County

Karen Saffran’s early years spent mucking about in sloughs east of Edmonton led to a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Alberta and a M.Sc. in Aquatic Ecology from the University of Waterloo. Before moving to Medicine Hat in 2003, she worked for the Government of Alberta as a Limnologist/Surface Water Quality Specialist. Karen has volunteered with SEAWA’s Steering and Technical Committees, working on the Integrated Watershed Management Plan. She also sits on the Board of Directors of the Praxis Science Outreach Society and is involved in 4-H and various activities in her three childrens’ schools.

Garry is an Agriculture member on the SEAWA Board. He also serves as the Agriculture Advisor on the SEAWA Integrated Watershed Management Plan, Technical Advisory Committee. A journeyman motor mechanic, welder and millwright, Garry has owned and operated several businesses including the family farm that he has lived on for most of his life. He was a member of Cypress County’s Agriculture Service Board for 18 years and an Elected Councilor from 2001 – 2017. Garry is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the 11-22 Co-op Seed Plant Ltd. and the Cypress Rural Water Co-op Ltd.

Mike is employed with St. Mary River Irrigation District as the Assistant Manager of Operations East, operating out of the Bow Island office.

Greg grew up on a farm in Southeastern Saskatchewan and moved to Medicine Hat in 2003 to begin working for the City of Medicine Hat at the water treatment plant. Greg has over 20 years of experience treating drinking water and is currently employed as the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent for the City of Medicine Hat.

Brent Smith completed a BSc in Biology from the University of Regina, and a MSc in Physical Geography from the University of Calgary. He currently teaches environmental science at Medicine Hat College. Prior to teaching, he was the lead range biologist at CFB Suffield, where he assessed the sustainability of military training, oil and gas development, and cattle grazing. His academic interests include ecological restoration, sustainable agriculture, and agroecology.

Works in Parks and Recreation for the City of Medicine Hat

Instructor at Medicine Hat College