NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Minister Davis Announces New Appointments to Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced two appointments on February 20 to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (WERAC.) The three-year terms were effective February 9, 2024.

The newly appointed members of WERAC are Darin Brooks and Heather Ward.

Biographical information is provided in the backgrounder below.

WERAC is a legislated, volunteer, independent advisory body appointed by the Provincial Government to provide advice on the establishment and management of the province's wilderness and ecological reserves.

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"I'm pleased to appoint Mr. Brooks and Ms. Ward to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council. They each bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I am confident in their ability to support our government in continuing to prioritize the province's natural areas, ecological reserves and protected areas through the work of the Council."

Honourable Bernard Davis, Environment and Climate Change

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• Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council

To view the backgrounder, click here.