Consulting

Before starting a farm, Laurie worked as an environmental planner, helping communities and organizations to set and meet sustainability targets. As a seasoned project manager and group facilitator, she will bring specialized knowledge on the following topics to your project:

Community and Personal Food Security
Municipal Solid Waste Management Planning
Regional Airshed Management Planning
Triple Bottom Line Business Planning (People, Planet, Profits)
Permaculture Design
Community Economic Development
Navigating Climate Change
Establishing a small hopyard (with her partner Bill Crosson)

Services available:

Communication Planning and Media Relations
Event planning
Promotions and marketing
Strategic Planning
Community engagement and outreach
Group Facilitation
Project Management
Public speaking
Research and Technical Writing
Editing services (Thesis, Resumes, Business Plans etc)
Proposal writing

Client List:

As founder and lead consultant for Footprint Environmental Strategies (est. 1997), Laurie has provided services across sectors and all over British Columbia.

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Town of Smithers
Regional District of Skeena- Queen Charlotte
Mountain Equipment Coop
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Okanagan Airshed Alliance
Nadina Community Futures Development Corporation
BVLD Airshed Management Society
BC Ministry of Environment
BC Product Stewardship Council
Central Kootenay Regional District
Central Okanagan Regional District
City of Penticton
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Zero Waste BC
Northwest Community College
Gitxsan Environmental Services
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada/North Coast First Nations

If you need a creative problem-solver that is self-motivated, look no further. Rates and availability vary with project scope - please contact Laurie to set up an appointment to discuss your needs.