New Coastal Region manager announced

Meet Mark Sherrington

Mark Sherrington joins the FWCP in December 2024 as our new Coastal Region manager.

Mark comes to the FWCP from a 10-year tenure managing fish and wildlife projects implemented under BC Hydro’s water use plans, particularly in the Bridge-Seton Watershed.

“Some of my favourite projects have involved riparian restoration work—such as the revegetation program at Upper Campbell Lake on Vancouver Island where willows and other native shrubs are planted in the upper parts of the reservoir to enhance wildlife habitat,” says Mark.

A professional biologist with the B.C. College of Applied Biology, Mark started his career as a vegetation ecologist, working mostly in the Alberta boreal forest and Interior B.C. He moved to an oil and gas company where he helped to restore stream crossings and conserve habitat for species at risk, including caribou, ferruginous hawk, and sharp-tailed grouse.

Mark developed a love for the natural world as a young boy, growing up in a family of naturalists. This early connection has shaped his career. He enjoys outdoor activities, most often hiking on forest trails with his wife, Diane, and Abe, their dog. Mark has a grown son, Shimon, who lives in Toronto.

Our Coastal Region board and FWCP staff welcomes Mark and expresses gratitude to Shesley Callison-Hanna who was interim manager from July to December 2024. Shesley will remain with the FWCP as Indigenous Professional in Development.