Environmental Studies]]>
The study showed that 41% of market vendors self-report already avoiding single-use plastics. The most commonly reported single use plastic item at the markets was plastic bags. Customer surveys showed general support for reducing plastic at the markets and that most respondents would be willing to pay slightly more for more sustainable packaging ($0.05-$1.00). Recommendations for HCFMA include posting infographic for customers, creating vendor policies around plastic use, and potentially implementing a reusable dishes program and washing station, and/or conducting a waste audit.]]> Angel Taylor & Gus Janca]]> Evaluating the Impacts of U-Links Centre
for Community-Based Research on a Rural
Canadian County]]> Volume 26, Issue 1, Winter 2020]]> ]]> Environmental Education
Higher Education
Environmental Science]]> Amanda Duncombe-Lee]]> ]]> ◊ Background
◊ Ecology
◊ Significant Identified Species
◊ Species at Risk
◊ Identified Eco-sites 
◊ Bio-indicators
◊ Surveying & Monitoring Tools
◊ Resources

This report will aid in fulfilling the following goals as stated by the HHLT:
◊ Understand the range of possibilities for surveying and monitoring natural areas and the extent of such experiences in Ontario
◊ Identify the information available and needed to design surveys and monitoring programs using permanent sample plots for Ontario natural areas
◊ Explore options for a long-term partnership between Trent]]>
• What tree damage and loss is occurring along the shoreline in the park, and what are the possible causes?
• What species of trees currently exist on the shoreline in the park?
• How can the existing trees be protected from further damage and loss?
• What is the recommended species and management plan for future sustainable tree maintenance in the park?

To answer these questions, a field study was developed to assess the current state of the shoreline trees and included assessments of tree damage, tree species, tree density, tree health and the quality of the soil. This project will examine the extent of the damage that has been inflicted on the trees along the shoreline at Head Lake Park and provide recommendations based on the field observations, laboratory and literary analysis.]]> Biology
Fisheries
Natural Resource Management]]> Climate Change]]> ]]>
Host Supervisors: Heather Ross, Terry Moore, Heather Reid]]> Biology
Fisheries
Water Science]]> Forestry
Natural Resource Management]]> Forestry
Natural Resource Management]]> Wildlife Biology
]]> Viyanka Suthaskaran]]> Environmental Science / Studies]]>
The Water Heroes website has become a tool for these students to further their knowledge learnt at the HMKCWF and additionally participate in the Big Splash contest. Our job has been to remodel the website to provide an entertaining environment, through the use of fun learning activities and tools conducive to a positive learning environment for both children (grades 2-8) and parents/ teachers. As well as to consider different learning styles and abilities as each person has individual needs.

The goal of this remodel was to develop content that would further additional use of the current website and to make relevant information more available to all age ranges. As well as to increase the amount of time children and their families spend on the website to increase the amount of water knowledge they have through a wide array of topics.]]> Kassandra Merks
Sunaina Aiyer]]> Muskoka
Kawartha]]>