Our people
What They Say
We love our clients. Their hope, smarts, and fearlessness keep us going.
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Selected clients
Dr. Eleanor Boyle, author, educator, activist ⬩ Dr. Harley Rothstein, author, historian ⬩ Dr. Mark Roseland, professor, author, Director Emeritus, School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State U ⬩ Dr. Sean Markey, Director of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University ⬩ Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research / Dr. Idil Boran, Professor of Environmental Governance, author ⬩ North Coast Cumulative Effects Partnership (includes BC Ministry of Environment and North Coast Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society) ⬩ Marine Plan Partnership for the North Coast (includes Province of BC and 17 BC First Nations) ⬩ Paragon Testing Enterprises (formerly a subsidiary of UBC) ⬩ UBC Office of the Vice President Research and International ⬩ SFU Centre for Sustainable Development ⬩ Social Planning and Research Council of BC ⬩ Coast Funds / Coast Economic Development Society ⬩ BC’s Ministry for Sustainable Resource Management ⬩ OneEarth Living (formerly One Earth Society) ⬩ The Canadian Cancer Society ⬩ Positive Living North West ⬩ Les Services Clavier ⬩ Right On Canada ⬩ Bulkley Valley Research Centre ⬩ Footprint Environmental ⬩ NorthWord Magazine ⬩ CBC Radio’s BC Almanac and Daybreak North programs ⬩ The Vancouver Sun ⬩ The Province ⬩ The Tyee ⬩ Black Press (many BC papers, including Smithers Interior News)… and many more
Testimonials
from people that Water Street Editorial founder Larissa Ardis has worked for or with:
It has been several years now that I have been working closely with Larissa, and I am constantly amazed by her editorial, computer/technical, and publishing expertise. She has a wide range of skills and has helped me research complex topics, hone and improve my writing, and market my work to wider audiences. I continue to be impressed by the range and quality of editorial services she offers — not only on my most recent book but also to speeches, blog posts, media outreach, press kit, web management, and promotion. I always appreciate her gifts with words, her sharp editorial eye, and her willingness to dive deep into any science topic. Larissa has quickly created infographics, found excellent images, and improved the design of my work. She is also skilled in working with computer software, spreadsheets, and just about anything to do with tech. Our ongoing collaboration is, for me, inspiring, energizing, and fun.
Eleanor Boyle, PhD Educator, author, activist, Vancouver BC
Your exquisite editing and teamwork really turned this project around. Our discerning team members were very happy with your contribution to our grant proposal for Tri-agency funding. You embraced the project and worked closely with and alongside the team. Your editing as well as reworking of a complex illustration for the project’s graphical abstract enhanced the communicative power of the proposal. I’m truly grateful and look forward to working with you again soon for our next projects.
Idil Boran, PhD Professor of Environmental Governance, Dahdaleh Global Health Institute, York University, Ontario
Thank you for assembling a fantastic package of more than 60 images for my new book, helping me chase down some missing research bits, and offering editorial and technical support through the independent publishing process. I also deeply appreciate your work on the cover and liner notes of my latest few CDs, and on my presentation for a significant family event. I feel so comfortable working with you.
Harley Rothstein, PhD
Historian, author, educator, performer
Thank you for the excellent work on Marine Planning Partnership newsletter content over the years. We know we can count on you for highly readable, well researched and illustrated copy on topics such as marine planning and climate change, on deadline. It’s always a pleasure to work with you and I confidently recommend you to colleagues.
Josie Byington Communications, Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast
[A]n outstanding writer who matches these skills with a highly professional approach to project management… comfortable communicating in a wide variety of voices, formats–including academic research, public reports, funding proposals, and media…the highest quality of work and a pleasure to work with.
Sean Markey, PhD
Director, School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, Canada
This book came together with the assistance of researchers from the Centre for Sustainable Development and the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, in particular: Larissa Ardis, senior research co-ordination and developmental editing …. I could not have been more fortunate than to have these talented and capable people working with me.
Mark Roseland, PhD Professor, author of Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments (New Society Press), co-founder of SFU’s Centre for Sustainable Development
[Water Street Editorial founder] Larissa put a great deal of thought into her work. We were particularly happy with her adherence to deadlines, her attention to documentation procedures, and her clear and prompt communication.
Eleanor Hoskins
Content Development Specialist, Paragon Testing Enterprises
Thank you for helping me through a few iterations of my adventure tourism tenure management proposal. I’ve really enjoyed working with you, and you helped polish this to a level that’s resonating with the permitting agency I’ve submitted this to.
M. Smith Adventure Tourism operator, B.C.
Larissa worked on a group project that was supported by the City of Vancouver and which produced the first original research that we know of on Vancouver’s sharing economy…. [Her] analytical eye coupled with her ability to think big and creatively helped produce research insights that were appreciated by staff here at the City of Vancouver… they will surely move our discussions on the sharing economy forward.
Amy Fournier
formerly Sustainability and Climate Change Specialist, City of Vancouver
I was very pleased with what you were able to do on my document, and I appreciate the quick turnaround.
George Andrews
as Vice President, External Relations & Chief Development Officer, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
I enjoyed working with [Water Street Editorial founder] Larissa immensely on our project, and above all appreciated her flexibility and creative approaches … would not hesitate to hire Larissa for any project, particularly those involving complex editorial requirements, strict deadlines and receptiveness to the project’s changing needs.
Roxy Edey, as Planning Officer, Integrated Land Management Bureau, B.C. Ministry of Agriculture (Skeena Region)
Creative, talented … a depth of experience … pleasant to work with and totally reliable… I strongly recommend
Kathleen Ruff
Founder of RightOnCanada.ca
You are a treasure. Can’t tell you enough how much I love working with you, how much I trust you, how much I appreciate all the ‘extras’ you include in your work. I could never have gone that far with this issue [see also here] without your help.
Josette Wier, Health advocate, activist Hazelton BC