Environmental Studies 
Planning 
Waste Management]]>
Difficulties facing Haliburton County are analyzed by looking at problems with existing sites, waste options, legislation, and politics. Suggestions for individuals and municipalities are presented centering on the 3 R's of reduction, reuse, and recycling.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
The work of the consulting firm of A.J. Robinson & Associates Inc. in assisting the County in the preparation of a Waste Management Master Plan is outlined and the report goes on to look at successful waste managment programs both in Canada and in other countries. The desirable characteristics of a conserver society are presented in opposition to that of the consumer society. Existing waste management legislation in Ontario is noted with the implications for the County of Haliburton. Finally, the work of the authors in conducting a waste audit of a local facility is described.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Random waste audits were conducted at the Maple Lake and Hawk Lake sites and fifty surveys were randomly handed out. As well, in-depth interviews were conducted at each site with users and attendants.

Findings are indicated and recommendations made aimed at educating the public about the issues of recycling.]]> Host contact: Hicks, Jim]]> Department: International Development Studies]]> Envrionmental Studies]]> Host contacts: Morris, Malcolm; Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
The history behind the implementation of the Sunship Earth program at Wanakita in 1986 and its subsequent development is outlined along with an in-depth look at the principles of the program and the need for continuing relationships with schools in the community as the experiences of Sunship Earth become entrenched in the participants and make for better future citizens.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
This project deals specifically with the problems of lighting and effects on normal interactions of the walleye in the river. This paper suggests what intensity of light walleye generally live and interact within as well as what colours the eyes will absorb and which ones they won't.]]> Drag River Rehabilitation Project ]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Fisheries
Biology
Environmental Science
Ecological Restoration]]> Host contact: Mowat, Dave]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Ten community case studies, including Haliburton-Minden, focussing on building a model framework for creating and implementing local pedestrian strategies and plans.

]]> Visible Voices: Connecting Seniors through Art-Making is an innovative expressive arts program that connects

older volunteers and isolated seniors through inter-modal art-making. Developed by Registered Expressive Arts

Consultant/Educator Fay Wilkinson, the program has been underway in Haliburton County (Ontario) since 2008

with the support of The Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton County Development Corporation, and

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada: New Horizons for Seniors Program.

]]> Visible Voices: Connecting Seniors through Art-Making is an innovative expressive arts program that

connects older volunteers and isolated seniors through inter-modal art-making. Developed by

Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator Fay Wilkinson, the program has been underway in

Haliburton County (Ontario) since 2008 with the support of The Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands,

Haliburton County Development Corporation, and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada:

New Horizons for Seniors Program.

]]> Valuing Fishing in the Southern Canadian Shield: Associated Monetary Values of Ecological Services in Ecoregion 5E and Muskoka]]> Canada’s abundance of freshwater systems allows for the abundance of fish, one of Canada’s most essential natural resources and greatest exports. In fact, fish are one of the most heavily monitored resources in Canada to ensure that population numbers are not decimated. To properly manage its water bodies and fish populations, Ontario is divided into twenty fishery management zones of different sizes according to the number of water bodies and the human population density – Muskoka is in zone 15. This beauty and abundance of water systems has made it a popular destination for tourism and recreational fishing - one of the larger industries in the area and a significant source of income. Placing an exact dollar value on the economic impacts of recreational fishing in an area is an incredibly difficult task. There are numerous factors that must be considered when trying to come up with an approximate figure as the fishing industry encompasses much more than the cost of a rod and reel. This report will attempt to place an approximate figure off the economic significance of recreational fishing in Muskoka. To do so, the economic factors and values of recreational fishing, the benefits of healthy waterways, native aquatic biodiversity and healthy habitats for the key fish species in the area will all be examined.

]]> Judi Brouse]]> Ecoregion 5e]]> Environmental Science / Studies
Geography]]> Host contact: Buckingham, Darlene]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Tom Whillans]]> videos of student presentations of their research projects

]]> Report #1 examines municpal road issues in rural Ontario and the impacts on rural muncipalities and the rural economy. Report #2 examines the new alignment of provincial and municipal responsibilities and the consequent changes in funding services.

Commissioned by the Critical change in rural Ontario Research Committee, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association.

]]> Background information on seminar held September 24, 2003; includes biographies, workshop overview.

]]> A community-driven strategic 1-2 year action plan, the culmination of labour market information and input for Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton.

]]> Tree?Marking for Timber and Habitat:

A Balancing Act

]]> To learn more about the transportation needs and attitudes of residents, and to build a model to pinpoint the specific group of individuals with certain demographic locations who need transportation.

]]> Contains a set of guidelines which show how all forms of urban development and redevelopment can be made more accessible by public transit.

Purpose is to provide ideas and guidance to land use planners, transportation planners, municipal politicians, developers, transportation engineers, transit operators and others, on planning and development practices which support the provision and use of public transport.

]]> Report discusses alternatives to the traditional court system, such as mediation, counselling, Aboriginal sentencing circles, and other initiatives.

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This paper presents background information on wetland ecology and preservation as a lead-in to looking at the important considerations behind the construction of such a boardwalk. These include location and design in terms of educational opportunities, accessibility, environmental impacts, physical feasibility, as well as government guidelines and costs related to the undertaking.]]> Host contact: Walker, Dale]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies ]]>