Sci-Tech North is pleased to welcome Margaret Fenton, B.Sc. P.Ag., R.P.F. to the Board of Directors. Long time resident of the Peace Region, Margaret brings her diverse academic, professional and cultural background to the Board.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management with a Forestry major; an Associate of Arts, General Studies degree; and is both a BC Registered Professional Forester and a BC Professional Agrologist. 

Her ten years experience in Natural Resources Management has mainly been garnered working with the BC Oil & Gas Commission in the capacity of Aboriginal Resource Officer, Oil and Gas Resource Officer – Forestry Specialist, and manager of Petroleum Development Roads.  Margaret has conducted forestry reviews for conventional oil and gas exploration and development, Coal Bed gas, and geothermal projects. 

Her experience includes being a scientific advisor for the Commission’s Science, Community and Environmental Knowledge (SCEK) Fund. The Oil and Gas Commission administers the SCEK Fund on behalf of the Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC) and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP).The Fund supports studies addressing environmental issues related to oil and gas exploration and development in Northeast British Columbia. Findings of completed studies are incorporated,where appropriate, into environmental practice and regulation.

Within the community Margaret does Inuit throat singing at events including the High on Ice Festival, is active in the Fort St John Farmer’s Market where she and her mother supply home baking and Native sewing, and is a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.