Lisette Ross
About Lisette Ross
Lisette Ross serves as the Head of Wetland Services: Native Plant Solutions at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where she has worked since 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the University of Manitoba, specializing in wetland ecology and has contributed significantly to wetland restoration and design standards.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Lisette Ross has been serving as the Head of Wetland Services: Native Plant Solutions at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2010. In this role, she focuses on restoring, designing, and constructing wetland systems while ensuring minimal ecological management. Over her tenure, she has contributed to the establishment of Native Plant Solutions' wetland design and construction standards for naturalized stormwater ponds in urban areas. Her involvement spans the entire process of designing and constructing 78 out of 90 wetlands at Native Plant Solutions.
Education and Expertise
Lisette Ross holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with a focus on Zoology and Microbiology, as well as a Master of Science (MSc) in Soil Sciences and Wetland Ecology, both from the University of Manitoba. Additionally, she has completed studies in Non-Profit Management. This educational background equips her with extensive knowledge in wetland ecology and management, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Background
Before her current position, Lisette Ross worked at Ducks Unlimited Canada as a Research Biologist at the Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research for 20 years, from 1990 to 2010. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in wetland research and management, which she has built upon in her current role. Her work has consistently focused on the ecological aspects of wetland systems.
Achievements
Lisette Ross has co-authored significant publications, including a special publication for the Walkerton Commission that discusses the role of wetland and upland habitats in enhancing water quality. She contributed to the development of national guidelines for assessing the functional status of wetlands in 2009 and completed three chapters in 'Guidelines for Wetland Establishment in Reclaimed Oil Sands' in 2015. Additionally, she has authored four book chapters on wetland ecology.