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Board of Directors and Committees

To ensure diverse representation across the watershed, the Athabasca Watershed Council’s Board of Directors includes members from various sector groups. According to the Board of Directors Terms of Reference, the Board can have up to 21 members (including the past Chairperson), with seats allocated as follows:


  • Governments: 5 seats
  • Industry: 5 seats
  • Indigenous Members: 3 seats
  • Non-governmental Organizations: 5 seats
  • Members-at-Large: 2 seats
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please review our Information for Prospective Board Members. This page outlines time commitments, committee involvement, and performance expectations for AWC Directors.

2026-2027 Board of Directors

Government

Abdi Board Photo

Abdi Siad-Omar

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Dean Litzenberger

Provincial/Federal Government

Alan Deane

Woodlands County (Municipal – Upper Basin)

Rob Minns Board Photo

Rob Minns 

Athabasca County (Municipal – Middle Basin)

Vic Toutant

Lac La Biche County (Municipal – Lower Basin)

Industry

Dan Moore Board Photo

Dan Moore, President

 Alberta Forest Products Association (Forestry)

Janice Linehan

Suncor Energy Inc. (Oil and Gas)

Vacant

(Agriculture)

Tyrell Nagtegaal

(Industry – Nonspecific)
Amanada Buchanan Board Photo

Amanda Buchanan

Bighorn Mining (Mining/Utilities)

Indigenous

Cleo Reece

Individual (Indigenous) 

    Alyssa-mae Laviolette 

Individual (Indigenous)

Vacant

(Indigenous)

NGO’s, Stewardship, Academia

Julie Hink, Secretary

Healthy Waters Lac la Biche (Health/Environment)

Brian Deheer board photo

Brian Deheer

Environment
Kendra Gilbert Board Photo

Kendra Gilbert, Vice-President

Baptiste and Island Lakes Stewardship Society (Stewardship)

Scott Ketcheson

Athabasca University (Academia)

Elaine Birkigt

Crooked Creek Conservancy Society of Athabasca (Stewardship)

Members-at-Large

Ida Edwards, Treasurer

Individual (Member-at-Large)
Laura Pekola board photo

Laura Pekkola

Individual (Member-at-Large)

2026-27 Board of Directors – Alternates

Government

Long Fu

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Kelly Chamzuk

Athabasca County (Municipal – Middle Basin)

Industry

Jennifer Knievel

Alberta Forest Products Association/West Fraser (Forestry)

NGO’s, Stewardship, Academia

Vacant

Stewardship

Committees

The Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC) has four key committees:

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of four positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), with officers selected and approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee oversees the effective and efficient management of the Athabasca Watershed Council.
Executive Committee Terms of Reference

Technical Committee

The primary goal of the Technical Committee is to generate and compile knowledge about the Athabasca River watershed and to advise the Board of Directors on technical matters. The Technical Committee is composed of a group of experts from different fields and organizations across the Watershed.
Technical Committee Terms of Reference

Finance and Fundraising Committee (F&F)

The Finance and Fundraising Committee works to identify and execute fundraising strategies and oversees the prudent financial management of the AWC. They are responsible for revenue generation and sound financial management.
F&F Committee Terms of Reference

Communications, Education and Community Engagement Committee (CE&CE)

The CE&CE Committee works to engage stakeholders from across the watershed. Its primary goal is to share knowledge about the Athabasca River watershed and to help stakeholders understand how they can affect positive change.
CE&CE Committee Terms of Reference

If you would like more information or are interested in joining the board or a committee, please contact the Executive Director at info@athabascawatershed.ca

Athabasca Watershed Council

5101 50 Avenue, PO Box 1058,
Athabasca, AB

780.213.0343

info@athabascawatershed.ca

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