Meet the Team
The unique partnership between Parks Canada and the University of Windsor Coastal Research Group will support a need for coastal data collection and analysis, to better inform Parks managers on the resiliency of the participating Coastie shorelines. Our team consists of both academic researchers, and Parks Canada management, meet them below!
Garrett Mombourquette
Parks Canada Collaboration Lead
Garrett is a Climate Change Specialist and Research Coordinator at Prince Edward Island National Park. Garrett’s work with Parks Canada examines how climate change intersects with the natural processes and characteristic rates of change that define the Maritime Plains natural region. As part of the Coastie team, Garrett is excited to engage Canadians in climate change research, and build understanding and appreciation for our oceans and sensitive coastal ecosystems by sharing what we learn with Canadians.
Chris Houser
Project Lead
Chris Houser is Dean for the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo, and was previously the Dean of Science at the University of Windsor. Chris’s research focuses on how to define and map coastal landscapes, interpret how they will recover from extreme storm events, and how to properly manage coastal hazards to increase the safety of beach goers.
Nathan Cherry
Lead Website Developer
Nathan is currently enrolled in Computer Science at the University of Windsor, and an active member of the University of Windsor Coastal Research Group. As lead developer, Nathan has created the website, QR code system, and online time series database for each Coastie location. Nathan continues to maintain the website and is interested in applying machine learning techniques to the time series analysis.
Alex Smith
Project Advisor
Alex is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Windsor, and assists in leading the University of Windsor Coastal Research Group. With a background in coastal and aeolian geomorphology, Alex assists in providing expert advice to the project design. More recently, Alex’s research has focused on optimizing repeat UAV surveys to monitor coastal dynamics, eco-geomorphology of beach and dune systems, and the human and environmental controls affecting coastal barriers on the Great Lakes.
Libby George
Project Co-ordinator
Libby is a PhD candidate in the School of Environment at the University of Windsor, and an acting member of the University of Windsor Coastal Research Group. As project co-ordinator Libby assists in the setup of Coastie sites, creating content, and co-ordinating between Parks Canada staff at participating Coastie locations. Libby is interested in applying geographic mapping techniques to track shoreline position at participating sites.