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Rachel Darvill, Registered Professional Biologist

Wildlife ​Conservation Biologist

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As the principal consultant of Goldeneye Ecological Services, Rachel Darvill has nearly 30 years of experience in conservation biology, wildlife research and environmental project design and management.  She has a broad range of expertise, but specializes in avian ecology, species-at-risk recovery, habitat enhancement and ecosystem monitoring with a strong emphasis on community-based science and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

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Rachel has been the founder and lead biologist of several projects that have gathered vital baseline data for migratory and resident bird populations within one of North America's most significant wetland ecosystems. Her work bridges rigorous scientific methodology with accessible outreach, making her a trusted voice in environmental stewardship throughout the Columbia Basin and beyond.

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Rachel has worked with a wide range of governmental and non-profit organizations, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners, Kootenay Connect, Wildsight, BC Parks, and local Indigenous communities. She is deeply committed to ecosystem conservation and knowledge-sharing, regularly contributing to regional conservation strategies, scientific publications, and public education efforts. Rachel and her team have significantly advanced species-at-risk conservation in the Columbia Valley, providing valuable data and strategies for habitat protection and species recovery.