Patrica Gwen Barlee | |
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| Born | Patrica Gwen Barlee March 29, 1963 Penticton, British Columbia |
| Died | June 21, 2017 Victoria, British Columbia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Environmental Activist |
| Memorial(s) | Gwen Barlee Memorial Fund |
Patrica Gwen Barlee (March 29, 1963 – June 21, 2017) was an environmental activist noted for her advocacy on environmental issues concerning endangered species, waterways, and provincial parks. She spent most of her environmentalist career pushing for standalone endangered species legislation in British Columbia. She is best known for her committed role to the Western Canada Wilderness Committee as national policy director (2001–2017) and participation in environmental campaigns for the British Columbia government to preserve tens of thousands of hectares for the northern spotted owl in 2011.
Barlee co-wrote a book titled “In Defence of Canada's Spotted Owl” with authors Andrew Miller and Devon Page, published by the Wilderness Committee. She had a vital role in the halt of government construction plans to build resorts in provincial and national parks. She also uncovered incident reports about the negative impacts of the industrial power stations on the environment, leading to a protest to prevent the privatization of waterways.