Chavon Robertshaw
Conservation Science Technician

Chavon is the Conservation Science Technician at Raincoast, working as a part of our Lower Fraser Salmon Conservation and Wolf Conservation Programs. Some of her work and responsibilities include surveying Pacific salmon using various methods, collecting samples for genetic analysis, and visually analyzing and encoding camera trap data. Ultimately, the data collected during her projects will be used to guide habitat restoration efforts and inform a Holistic Watershed Management Plan that is being implemented by a First Nation within the Lower Mainland. 

Chavon graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a Technical Diploma in the Fish, Wildlife and Recreation program. Throughout the two-year program she gained a wide range of knowledge and hands-on training in biological field research methods. 

Chavon’s fieldwork spanned a wide spectrum of experiences, from carrying out mark-recapture surveys on Pacific salmon to conducting a year-long research project focused on mammal presence in diverse habitats through the utilization of wildlife camera traps. Her practical experiences have not only honed her expertise but also instilled in her a deep passion for environmental conservation. Chavon is now poised to apply her education and hands-on skills to make a meaningful contribution in protecting and preserving the natural world. In her free time, she finds delight in painting, hiking, camping, kayaking, playing basketball, and any outdoor activity that comes her way.

chavon [at] raincoast [dot] org

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