Rita Winkler is a Canadian Research Hydrologist working at the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Winkler is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with over 35 years of experience in forestry, applied hydrology, and water-related research.
[3] Winkler says Star Trek inspired her to become involved with science.
She also benefited from the science teacher she had during seventh grade.
[4] Named Honorary Fellow from Okanagan College in 2016 for her work in forest hydrology.
[5] Upper Penticton Creek Watershed Experiment.