Jillian Booth

Jillian has obtained both a Bachelor of Environmental Geoscience and a Master of Sustainability from Brock University. For her Master’s research, she developed a framework to identify priority sites for low impact development to mitigate flooding and improve social well-being. In her current position as a Research Technician at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, she focuses on improving soil health to promote healthy plant establishment, support the urban tree canopy, and create absorbent landscapes. Jillian is very passionate about combating the effects of climate change through the restoration and conservation of natural environments. In her free time, Jillian enjoys participating in activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. Jillian is excited to join Land Care Niagara as a council member and looks forward to getting involved in local environmental initiatives.

Land Care Niagara operates within the boundaries of what is now known as the Niagara Region, and we take this moment to recognize the significance of these lands and the Indigenous Peoples that have lived here since time immemorial. The Niagara Region is situated on treaty and traditional land, carrying the rich culture of the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, encompassing First Nations such as the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. We also pay respect to the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples from across Turtle Island who live and work in Niagara today. In our commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable environment, we stand in solidarity with all Indigenous peoples, both past, present and future who are advocating for the wise stewardship of the lands we inhabit. We recognize the cultural and historical harm inflicted by colonization on Indigenous peoples, resulting in generational trauma, stolen land and systemic injustices. In light of this continuous history and understanding our role as Treaty People on Turtle Island, may we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in the spirit of partnership, collaboration, and reconciliation together.

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