Youth on Board the Sustainable Blue Economy: Imogene Broburg-Hull

Imogene Broberg-Hull‘s love of water and science led to her current job as water monitoring coordinator with the Fraser Riverkeeper. The Vancouver-based non-profit is dedicated to protecting and restoring water bodies connected to the Fraser River and beyond. 

“I was led to this job through magnetic force more than anything,” she said. “I studied Community Planning in University, but I have a love of water and science that seems to surpass all else. The opportunity to work monitoring water quality in heavily populated urban areas is what tied those two interests together.”

As a water monitoring coordinator, Imogene conducts weekly water quality tests in False Creek, right in downtown Vancouver. She also coordinates volunteers, and monitors the Seabins, which are trash skimmers that collect ocean plastics from the surface of the water. 

Her favourite thing about her work is the ability to connect with so many other water users, and sectors that rely on water. 

“Everyone is interested in the health of the water because we share that genuine love of water. It’s a great feeling,” she said. 

For those of you seeking a career like hers in the water or environmental sectors, Imogene has one tip. 

“Follow your interests and try your best to strike a balance.”