Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The purpose of the project is to bring citizens' voices to the development of indicators to measure quality of life. It includes information about the dialogue methodology, lessons learned, and next steps.

]]> Host contact: Morris, Malcolm; Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Potter, Paul]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
File includes information on the divestment of counselling for women from SIRCH, and related correspondence.]]>
Community based children's services are attempting to respond to the changing social needs of the community within limited human and financial resources.]]> Recreation & Tourism]]> Much of the beauty and diversity of the Haliburton region is privately held and this paper looks at the importance of private stewardship efforts, detailing the various techniques and measures available to concerned citizens.  Reference is made to the University of Waterloo Heritage Resources Centre's study of volunteer environmental stewardship (VES) and the various private conservation mechanisms such as landowner contact programs, conservation easements, land trusts, and government-sponsored stewardship initiatives available to the landowner.

The loss of biodiversity and the corresponding need for private conservation efforts in natural areas such as Haliburton is explored as well as the connection between the concept of bioregionalism and private stewardship. It is concluded that private stewardship initiatives are an integral part of a comprehensive conservation measure to protect and enhance the biodiversity of a region such as Haliburton.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> This report was designed as a resource to help better explain the social determinants of health and how they influence chronic diseases. It describes six of the social determinants in detail; income, employment, housing, food security, education and inclusion. Suggestions for implementing changes on these determinants for community organizations and others, are also provided, plus useful links and resources.

]]> Discusses dating violence, prevention of relationship violence, themes and issues, and breaking the cycle of violence.

]]> Host contacts: Godin, Alex; Graham, Phil]]> Department: Canadian Studies]]>
The paper outlines the problem, describes the study methodology, presents tabular results, and concludes with a discussion and recommendations for options within the Forest to reduce emissions produced.]]> Host contact: Heaven, Irene]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Emmerson Lumber is considering development of electricity generation at an existing dam on the Drag River in Haliburton. This report performs a cursory examination of two of the biggest issues surrounding the proposed development project: engineering/costs and the possible environmental impacts. It lays the groundwork for a pre-feasibility study, and for further assessments beyond this level.

Topics covered are a description of the planned site, engineering and design, environmental assessment, modification, mitigation, and compensation. General recommendations conclude the report.]]> Host contact: Emmerson, Kim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> A look at poverty in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County

]]> Environmental Science / Studies
Resource Management]]> Norma Goodger]]> Host contact: Pennylegion, Sean]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
The second section looks at the ecological effects of motorized vehicles on portage routes. It looks at impacts snowmobiles and all terrain Vehicles (ATV) have had on the land, water, and wildlife. Some areas of focus include erosion, sedimentation and compaction. This paper offers recommendations on how user groups can work together to try and mitigate the impact of motorized use on portage trails.

The third part of the paper will analyze the possible legislative and political alternatives for issues related to public access to private land. This part will examine the current legal structure in Ontario related to public access to private and two alternatives (one from Sweden and one from both Yukon and Alberta). This part also will discuss the potential of study in recreational activities in light of the issue.]]> Host contact: Coleman, Mark]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>