“The intersection of ecology, conservation and economics...”
econnics [e-kon-iks]
–noun
- 1. the intersection of ecology, conservation and economics - the new economy;
- 2. providers of demand management, social marketing, drought response planning and project management
- services;
- 3. specialists in the design and delivery of cutting-edge water conservation projects and programs.
Econnics works on the premise that the starting point in meeting a community’s water supply needs is to understand
demand and look for ways to improve efficiency.
The company was established in 2009 by founding director Kirk Stinchcombe. Prior to setting up Econnics, Kirk held various
public sector management positions in the water and natural resource industries.
A joint Canadian-Australian citizen, Kirk spent much of the last decade in South East Queensland. There, he successfully
developed and delivered critical large-scale demand management projects as part of the response to the “Millennium
Drought” – the worst in the country’s history.
Kirk then returned to Canada and was appointed Manager of Policy and Planning with the British Columbia Ministry of
Environment’s Water Stewardship Division, where he developed and implemented water conservation, groundwater,
source water protection and water allocation policy.
He has published and spoken internationally on topics including leakage and pressure management, rainwater harvesting,
water use accounting and community-based social marketing.
Kirk has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and a Master’s of Business
Administration from Griffith University (Australia). He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Econnics can also draw on strategic alliances with partners in business and academia to offer complete integrated water
management and sustainability solutions.
Contact us to learn more.