Browse Items (311 total)

Bradley, Blake; Burgess, Sarah; McMullen, Erica, Communicating Science to Elementary School Children, Trent University, 2007

The purpose of this project was to develop resources to transfer information about the relationship between phosphorus and water clarity, to…

Tags: children, community based research, curriculum, education, environment, Environment Studies, Haliburton, schools, Trent University

Anderson, Cailey, Communicating Environmental Messages, Trent University, 2006

Develop key environmental messages that correspond with specified local, provincial and national events. Create a communication plan to deliver…

Tags: communication, education, Environment Studies

Sullivan, Adrienne, Commercial and industrial recycling in the Algonquin Highlands Township, Trent University, 2003

Tags: business, Environment Studies, landfills, recycling, waste, waste management

Burgess, Sarah; Bosnjak, Josip; Wright, Pamela; Villeneuve, Darren, Children's Water Festival Activity Review, Trent University, 2008

Tags: children, curriculum, education, Environment Studies, water

Anderson, Melanie, Changes in support for adults with intellectual disabilities, Trent University, 2003

Tags: Disability, health care, Social and Health Studies

Natasha Akai, Amy Mathewson, Celebrating Cancer Recovery Together, 2012

Tags: cancer, CBR, Cottage, Dreams, healing, recovery, Trent University

Peter Naylor, Car Share Tool Kit, 2012

A Beginner's Guide to Setting Up a Car Share Initiative in Haliburton County

Tags: affordability, car share, CBR, community development, guide, Haliburton, rural, toolkit, transportation, Trent University

Glover, Jennifer, Capturing a Piece of Paradise: Lot Subdividion and the Transition of Land Use of Canning Lake, Trent University, 2006-2007

This report investgates the history of several lots on Canning Lake and provides some analysis on the implications of the changes, in terms of land…

Tags: cottages, Economic Studies, Environment Studies, lakes, land use, local history, recreation, settlement

Brown, Andrea, Canoeing & Portaging in the Haliburton Highlands: Legal and Historical Perspectives, U-Links, 2002

Tags: canoeing, local history, recreation

Katelyn Allen, Justin Souch, Rebecca Attwood, Camping in Minden Hills - Is it Feasible?, Trent University, 2011

Tags: camping, economic development, economics, feasibility study, geography, Haliburton County, Minden Hills, tourism

Vander Klok, Jordan, HANDBOOK: Building Green in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2008

Explores a variety of green options for housing renovation and construction projects in Haliburton County, using environmentally friendly materials…

Tags: construction, environment, Environment Studies, green building, housing

Vander Klok, Jordan, Building Green in Haliburton County: Perceptions of Sustainable Housing, Trent University, 2008

Tags: construction, environment, Environment Studies, green building, housing

Edwards, Erin; Murc, Kim; White, Justin, Building Connections: Wetlands Boardwalk for Minden-Hills Township, Trent University, 2008

Examines the development of a wetlands boardwalk linking the River Walk Trail to Minden walking trail system. Discusses economic, ecological and…

Tags: boardwalk, ecology, Economic Studies, education, environment, Environment Studies, Social and Health Studies, wetlands

Carrie Swail, Bioregionalism needs Food and Food needs Bioregionalism, 2001

Tags: agriculture, bioregionalism, CBR, local food, Trent Univeristy

Chreptyk, Erin; Fryer, Julia, Beyond the Physical: An evaluation of Cottage Dreams, Trent University, 2007

This evaluation examined the effectiveness of the program, the benefits it offers to participants, and the role of the program within the…

Tags: cancer, cancer recovery, Cottage Dreams, cottages, Haliburton County, health care, Mental health, Social and Health Studies

Kelly, Chris, Best Practices for Managing Trails Using Volunteers, Trent University, 2006

The research will be used to develop a model for best practices for trail development and management that will assist the organization in developing…

Tags: Environment Studies, outdoors, partnerships, recreation, Social and Health Studies, trails, volunteers

Kristy MacMillan, Best Practices for Aggregates Extraction in Haliburton County, 2007

Tags: aggregates, environmental impact, pollution

Kumada, Mari; Moore, Mari, Assessment and Evaluation of the Amalgamation of the Staff of the OEYC Daycare Center in Haliburton, Trent University, 2005

Purpose is to identify ways to strengthen the process of amalgamation of the administration of the Ontario Early Year Centres in the Haliburton area.

Tags: amalgamation, children, daycare, Social and Health Studies

Emily Grubb, Assessing the Health of Gull Lake, 2013

Tags: benthic macroinvertebrates, Biomonitoring, CBR, indicator species, Trent University, water quality

Luciano, Dani-Marie, Art on Trails - A Case Study Approach: Haliburton Highlands, Trent University, 2005

Paper provides background information to aid in decision-making about the incorporation of art on local trails systems, and to help initiate a…

Tags: arts, Cultural Studies, recreation, tourism, trails

Hayes, Christine; Truesdell, Jason, Applying the Endangered Species Act, 2007 in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2009

Discusses reasons for endangered species legislation, classification of ecologically sensitive lands, application of legislation, restrictions and…

Tags: community, endangered species, Environment Studies, land use, natural heritage, stewardship, wildlife

Benishek, Nicole, Application of Aggregate Resources Act in Haliburton, Ontario, Trent University, 2007

Examines the Aggregate Resources Act as it applies to Haliburton County; focuses on legislation and the role municipalities have in the aggregate…

Tags: aggregates, Environment Studies, environmental impacts, gravel pits, legislation, policy, sand pits

Mishalkowsky, Jennifer, Analysis of the ethical issues according to frequent snowmobile users of the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Trails, Trent University, 2004

Tags: Environment Studies, ethics, snowmobiling, trails

Laing, Elizabeth, An exploration of alternative sewage treatment systems and their potential benefits for small municipalities in Ontario, Trent University, 2003

Tags: alternative sewage systems, septic systems, sewage disposal

Lapointe, Katherine; Peters, Monica, An Evaluation Report for Point in Time, Trent University, 2008

An audit of all operations for Point in Time with regard to the four areas the Childrens Mental Health Organization identify as required for…

Tags: children, evaluation, Mental health, organizations, Social and Health Studies

Reddick, Dave, An Atlas of Community and Park Areas for the Township of Minden Hills, Trent University, 2008

The Atlas groups the park properties of Minden Hills Township. It provides maps of the parks, their locations, facilities, and attractions. Ultimately…

Tags: Economic Studies, Environment Studies, parks, recreation, tourism, trails

Matheson, Derek; Romaniuk, Matthew, A septic system guide for cottagers - A Kennesis Lake community project, Trent University, 2007

This project reviewed alternatives to septic systems that are applicable in Haliburton County. The project was done in the form of a website.

Tags: cottages, Environment Studies, lakes, septic systems, waste, waste treatment

Kiley, Robert, Aging Well in Haliburton County: The Personal Experience, Trent University, 2010

A qualitative research project commissioned by the Haliburton Aging-Well Committee.

Tags: Aging, Seniors, Social and Health Studies

Adam Dillon, Aggregated Extraction in Haliburton County: A preliminary investigation into the rehabilitation of regional pits and quarries, Trent University, 2006

Tags: aggregates, environment, Environment Studies, gravel pits, industry, quarries, sand pits

Dillon, Adam, Aggregated Extraction in Haliburton County Part Two: Ecological integrity of regional pits and quarries, Trent University, 2006

Tags: aggregates, environment, Environment Studies, gravel pits, industry, quarries, sand pits