“Scientists are still learning about the various pathways mercury can take as it cycles between the atmosphere, land, and water. Wildfires are an important pathway because when forests burn, the mercury sequestered in the trees and soils can be released into the atmosphere or washed into waterways in ash and destabilized post-fire soils. Once released, the mercury may encounter conditions where it can be converted into methylmercury and pose a hazard to wildlife and humans.”

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Pamela Zevit RPBio | Biodiversity Conservation Planner

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T 604.590.7254

As the second generation descendant of settlers, it is a privilege for me to work on the traditional lands (tém:éxw) of the s?myám? (Semiahmoo), sq??c?iy?a?? (Katzie), K?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem), q??ɑ:n????n? (Kwantlen), Qiqéyt (Qayqayt), Sc??waθ?n (Tsawwassen) and x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam).

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*Please note my work week is Monday – Friday, 7:30-3:30.

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