Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Jennifer Taves is a seasoned sustainability professional with extensive experience in leading environmental initiatives at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) since September 2009. In the role of Senior Manager for both Sustainable Communities and Partners in Project Green, Taves collaborates with businesses, non-profits, and the public sector to foster climate-resilient communities and advance sustainable development across the Greater Toronto Area. With a background as Project Manager and Coordinator in the same organization, Taves has successfully managed stakeholder engagement, developed sustainability programs, and executed numerous events aimed at promoting eco-friendly practices. Prior to TRCA, Taves served as Sustainability Coordinator at Bayer, where the focus was on creating sustainable business practices and implementing projects such as Operation Zero Waste. Taves holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides. TRCA’s vast jurisdiction comprises the following nine watersheds, plus their collective Lake Ontario waterfront shorelines: • Carruthers Creek • Don River • Duffins Creek • Etobicoke Creek • Highland Creek • Humber River • Mimico Creek • Petticoat Creek • Rouge River More than 3.5 million people live within TRCA-managed watersheds, and many others work in and visit destinations across our jurisdiction. The population within TRCA’s jurisdiction is expected to grow significantly in the years to come. These watersheds span six upper-tier and 15 lower-tier municipalities. Some of Canada’s largest and fastest growing municipalities, including Toronto, Markham and Vaughan, are located entirely within the TRCA watershed jurisdiction. Upper-Tier Municipalities • Dufferin County • Durham Region • Peel Region • Simcoe County • Toronto • York Region Lower-Tier Municipalities • Mono (Town) • Ajax (Town) • Pickering (City) • Uxbridge (Township) • Brampton (City) • Caledon (Town) • Mississauga (City) • Adjala-Tosorontio (Township) • Toronto (City) • Aurora (Town) • King (Township) • Markham (City) • Richmond Hill (Town) • Vaughan (City) • Whitchurch-Stouffville (Town) TRCA will continue the vital work of protecting the integrity and health of the rivers and creeks in the jurisdiction, developing a system of green and natural spaces that sustains local ecosystems, and advancing sustainable practices that will improve people’s lives within our growing region.