Our Writers
The Shoreline Journal is written by people who live and work along the water. Our contributors bring backgrounds in environmental science, outdoor recreation, real estate, and community journalism to everything they write.
Maren Falk
Environment EditorMaren holds a degree in environmental science from the University of Guelph and has spent eight years documenting shoreline ecosystems across the Great Lakes. She covers erosion, water quality, invasive species, wetland loss, and conservation policy. She lives in Collingwood, Ontario, where she volunteers with local shoreline restoration projects.
Dale Burrows
Recreation & Outdoors WriterDale is a paddler, angler, and waterfront trail advocate based in the Kawartha Lakes region. He has written about outdoor recreation in Ontario for over a decade and contributes guides to paddling routes, fishing spots, waterfront trails, and public access points. When he is not writing, he is usually on the water.
Sarah Oland
Waterfront Living ColumnistSarah is a licensed real estate broker and freelance writer based in Prince Edward County. She covers the practical side of waterfront ownership: buying and selling, insurance, septic and well issues, dock permits, property taxes, and the day-to-day realities of living near the water. She has helped hundreds of buyers navigate waterfront purchases across eastern Ontario.
James Whitfield
Planning & Development ReporterJames covers land use, zoning, and waterfront development across Ontario. Before joining The Shoreline Journal, he spent six years reporting for community newspapers in Simcoe County, covering municipal politics, planning disputes, and environmental reviews. He writes about the decisions that shape waterfront communities and the people who make them.