This year’s recipient of PGO’s Award of Merit is Steve Holysh, P.Geo. Since 2001, Steve has led the Oakridges Moraine Groundwater Program (ORMGP), whereby he executed a multi-agency partnership that is focused on establishing a sound understanding of the regional geology and groundwater flow system across the Oak Ridges Moraine area. Through Steve’s visionary and tireless enthusiastic work, this exceptional data management platform has enabled the 9 conservation authorities on the Oak Ridges Moraine and the regional governments of Toronto, Peel, York, and Durham to collectively enhance water resource management, associated policy framework, and modelling opportunities while recognizing the effectiveness and efficiencies of a broad-based regional data management platform. Steve is a strong advocate for open sourcing and sharing of all groundwater data/information in order to enhance local knowledge and decision making throughout Southern Ontario. Further, his contributions to the field through his volunteer work either as a peer reviewer or with the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) cannot be understated. His passion for his profession, positive attitude and mentoring and coaching skills have also benefited those that have the great opportunity to work with him. Congratulations Steve! Well-deserved. Read more about Steve Holysh…
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