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Nashwaak Watershed Association Staff


Marieka Chaplin
Executive Director

Marieka Chaplin has worked for over 20 years in the non-profit sector, primarily in NB. She is a biologist, wetland delineator, P. Ag, wife, and mother to three children. She leads a strong team that has partnered with a diversity of collaborators in the region to restore habitats (riparian and floodplain forests; dam removals; addressing fish passage issues). She has a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with watershed management and governance at the local and regional levels.

Mariah Belyea
Restoration Coordinator

Mariah originates from Darlings Island, NB and has been living in Fredericton since 2016. She completed her undergrad in Aquatic Resources at St.Fx University and a masters in Environmental Management at UNB. Mariah’s previous experience in the environmental field focused on environmental impact assessment, community engagement, and the procurement of renewable energy projects. She is most passionate about habitat restoration, conservation, and getting out in the field. In her spare time, you can find her hiking with her dog Moose, gardening, and exploring the outdoors!

Lauren Murdock
Conservation Coordinator

Lauren is a native Frederictonian who recently returned home after several years abroad. She graduated from UNB with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and is enthusiastic about conservation, aquatic species management and environmental outreach. She loves being outdoors, travelling and spending time with her two young children.

Francie Morgan
Education and Outreach Coordinator

Francie is a passionate environmental educator. She received her Environmental studies degree from the University of Victoria and has almost a decade of experience in environmental education and the non-profit world. She, her husband and son spend their weekends gardening and exploring the natural world. With her passion for ecology and connecting people to nature, she feels she has landed in the perfect place with this NWAI position.

Nashwaak Watershed Association Part-Time Staff


Kate Turner

Kate Turner has a background and interest in ecology, conservation, forestry and water policy. She has an M.Sc. and B.Sc. and has worked for a variety of non-profits as well as for the provincial government of Ontario. Kate lives in Hampton, NB with her husband and 4 children, and leads a number of environmental education initiatives in that community.

Ian Smith

Ian Smith is a retired Parks NB Program Manager, Grandfather, Outdoor Educator and Outward Bound Canada Instructor. He loves sharing nature with people of all ages and is a passionate lifelong outdoor educator.

Tori Ruigrok

Tori Ruigrok is in her final year at UNB Fredericton, studying Environmental and Natural Resources with a major in Water Resource Management and a minor in Marine Biology. In her spare time, she loves hiking, camping and biking. Tori is passionate about all things water-related and loves getting out in the field and getting her hands dirty.

Nashwaak Watershed Association Board of Directors


Ian Lodge, President
Julia Carpenter
Martha McClure
Stephanie Merrill
Jean-Guy Leaman
Parker Menzies
Andrew Holland
Dorothy Diamond
Tom Cheney
Peter Toner
Shaylyn Wallace
Mike Chamberlain

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- 49 days ago

Mr. Woodcock's talented gr 12 FHS music class joined us at Marysville Flats this week! We talked climate change and floodplain restoration. We're excited to hear what they create from their Nashwaak River trip. Kudos to the NB Dept of Ed for supporting this awesome experience! https://t.co/6nGyCy7XBP

- 50 days ago

Thanks for supporting this outdoor learning opportunity. Come visit anytime. It was a pleasure to spend time talking about water, climate change and floodplain restoration. @ASD_West @ASDWLimelight @FHSkats @CityFredGov @CityFredRec #eaunbwater #mynashwaak https://t.co/ALhfzSS123

- 52 days ago

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- 54 days ago

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It’s almost time for river ice monitoring! Each year, we conduct river ice surveys along the Nashwaak River throughout the winter and spring as a part of GNB’s River Watch Program. The information collected in these ground-based surveys helps the province keep track of the state of our rivers and streams, and can actually be used to forecast potential floods. During the surveys, we record ice types and concentrations, snow and ice thickness, surface and shore conditions, and many other parameters. This information is especially important to collect during ice jams, as they can increase water levels upstream and result in flooding. Keep an eye out for us along the Nashwaak and check back for more ice monitoring updates over the coming months. #MyNashwaak #eauNBwater ... See MoreSee Less

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21 hours ago

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A big thank you to everyone who who whooo joined us and @atlanticducks for the first of our three Owls, Stars and Snowshoes events. It was beautiful evening to be in the winter forest with you folks ❄️🌲🦉#nighthike #owlcalling #community #hotchocolate #nashwaakwatershed ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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Though still SOLD OUT, we wanted to make sure everyone knew that our event has been moved to Sunday the 5th due to the extremely cold forecast tomorrow. Same time, same place, same adventure. If you have tickets and this is news to you, please check your junk mail for any missed Eventbrite updates. Cheers ... See MoreSee Less

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Mail:
Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
P.O. Box 314, Station “A”
Fredericton, NB
E3B 4Y2

Office:
181 Westmorland Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 3L6
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Phone: 506 447-9699
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