Terri McClymont is the Executive Director of Prince George’s Recycling & Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS). Originally from Ontario, Terri first arrived in Prince George in 1995. After graduating university with a Bachelor of Science, she was eager to move to Prince George, so she placed a work wanted ad in the PG Citizen and received many job offers before settling on a position with REAPS. Fifteen years later, she still enjoys her work and the evolving nature of her job. Terri’s family includes her husband, Bruce, who is a Forester, and two lovely daughters Megan (13) and Madison (9).

Prince George’s Recycling & Environmental Action Planning Society is located at the beautiful Fort George Park with a Compost Demonstration Garden at 1950 Gorse Street. They operate a website at: www.reaps.org REAPS is a registered charity now celebrating over 20 years of success in engaging local residents in the 3R’s “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George by assisting and educating residents, businesses and institutions in reducing their waste and making greener choices.

All of REAPS’ programs deal with the responsibility and consequences of our “disposable” lifestyle. REAPS believes that education is the key to enhancing our environment. Through interaction with students from kindergarten to University and the general public, REAPS has earned a notable public profile, not only in the community of Prince George but throughout the province and expanding into other countries.