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ABOUT US
The South Shore Watershed Association (SSWA) is a registered charitable organization established in 2011 to protect and maintain five adjacent watersheds in the the south-central area of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
The South Shore Watershed Association is made up of board members, community members, students & staff. We work year long to help fund and support conservational projects along the South Shore.
We connect landowners, agricultural producers, and other industries to funding for conservation projects.
WATERSHEDS
We serve five watersheds on the south shore of PEI.
- DeSable
- Westmoreland
- Tryon
- Augustine Cove/Cape Traverse
- Seven Mile Bay
Board of Directors
The SSWA Board are volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the health of our watersheds. We are hugely grateful for their dedication. If you are interested in joining the board please email sswa@sswa.ca.
ELECTED DIRECTORS
Daphne Davey (Treasurer-Secretary)
Alison Jenkins
Jacqueline Logan
[Two vacancies]
WATERSHED REPRESENTATIVES
DeSable: Bonnie Rieber
Westmoreland: Dina Blot (Chair)
Tryon: Brenda Graves (Vice-Chair)
Augustine Cove/Cape Traverse: [Vacant]
Seven Mile Bay: [Vacant]
STAFF
Matt Meenink
he/him
Manager/Coordinator
Matt took over the role of coordinator in 2024. Previously he had been a Field Supervisor and Wildlife Technician for SSWA. He has a BSc in Conservation Biology from UPEI and a Wildlife Conservation Technician diploma from Holland College. He is an avid fly fisher and enjoys playing volleyball and snowboarding in his free time.
Romy Munkres
they/them
Associate Manager/Coordinator
Romy has recently been hired for the Associate Manager/Coordinator position following their graduation from UPEI with a BSc in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation. This is their third year working with SSWA; they have previously worked as a Field Supervisor. They enjoy hiking, reading, and a good cup of tea.
Fletcher Gibbons
they/them
Coastal Project Manager
Fletcher has been working as SSWAs coastal specialist for the past year. They have been overseeing a saltmarsh restoration project in the DeSable Estuary and will continue on in a full time capacity following their graduation with an Honours BSc in Biology from UPEI. They enjoy spending time outdoors, caring for a variety of plants and their cat Fred, and crocheting prolifically.
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