
Bruce Kirkby
Simon Wiebe

Simon
Mining Policy and Impacts Researcher
Wildsight Regional
Simon is a former mineral exploration geologist and the current Mining Policy and Impacts Researcher for Wildsight. Growing up near Invermere, he gained an appreciation for the mountains and a love of spending time in nature, whether he is hiking, trail running, fossil hunting or cross country skiing. Always curious, he enjoys looking closely to develop understanding and is happy to be working to protect the Columbia Valley.
Latest Posts
- Revised Fording River mine expansion still poses unacceptable risks to aquatic and terrestrial life
- Wetlands: Our unsung water pollution-fighting heroes
- Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River
- New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations
- Elk Valley mine named in report on Hyundai's harmful steel supply chain
Simon's work
Valuing world class wilderness, creating long-term balance. Some of the best-known and most-cherished National and Provincial Parks are set in the Rocky… Read More