Browse Items (296 total)

Bremner, Trevor, Land development in a rural community, Trent University, 2004

Tags: Economic Studies, land use, local history, rural communities, settlement

Barban, Erin, The Demand for Socialization Services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, 2004

Tags: disabilities, health services, social services

Edwards, Erin; Harada, Graham; Zachariah, Priti, The Creation of a Green Housing Tour of Haliburton County for Places for People, Haliburton, Trent University, 2008

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

McLaughlan, Amanda; Robus, Jennifer, The Built Environment and Active Transportation in the Village of Minden, Ontario, Trent University, 2007

This study looks at the relationship between the built environment and active transportation in the local rural community of Minden. The project…

Tags: active transportation, cycling, Environment Studies, rural communities, Social and Health Studies, walking

Van Dompseler, Barry, Sunny Rock: The Foundation of the Finnish Village, Snowdon Township, Ontario Canada, Trent University, 2000

Tags: bed and breakfasts, Cultural Studies, immigration, outdoors, recreation, tourism

Shaw, Cameron, Student Wars: The Envirothon Strikes Back - Questions for the 2005 CORE Envirothon and A Reflective Guide to Developing Questions in a Competitive Enviroment, Trent University, 2005

Discusses research methods, analysis of the findings, and how these findings can be used in classrooms, work environments, or future Envirothons.

Tags: education, Environment Studies, Envirothon, schools, Social and Health Studies, youth

Devan, Lisa, Sticking to our roots: A study of waterfront tree preservation initiatives for the Kennisis Lake Cottagers Association, Trent University, 2007

This project researched examples of governmental legislation and stewardship initiatives with regards to tree-cutting and preservation on privately…

Tags: conservation, education, Environment Studies, lakes, legislation, stewardship, trees

Catherine Del Grande and Stephanie Purves, Stewardship for Cottage Renters, U-Links, 2011

Tags: community based research, cottagers, geography, Haliburton County, stewardship, Trent University

Freeland, Travis, Spaces, Places, and Meaningful Experience: The Trent Temagami Weekend, Trent University, 2009

Tags: camping, Cultural Studies, education, outdoors, recreation

Besley, Skyler; Kosiw, Michael; Parks, Kennetha, Solutions to riverbank erosion: A summary of current shoreline stabilization techniques for the Gull River in Minden, Ontario, Trent University, 2008

Assesses shoreline issues such as erosion, and embankment issues along the Gull River, in relation to the Minden Riverwalk Master Plan. Investigates…

Tags: Environment Studies, erosion, rivers, shorelines

Chris Ferguson-Martin, Jacob Heyden-Thomas, Solar Photovoltaic Project, 2009

Tags: Economic Studies, green energy, panels, S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena, solar panels

Angela Skopyk, Social Justice Stories:Analyzing the Effects of Criminal Diversion Programs on Young Adults with Mental Health Issues, 2013

Tags: CMHA, community service, Court diversion, Diversion, Mental health, Recidivism, Young adult

Charles Torzsak, Social Impacts of the Proposed Haliburton/Stanhope Airport Expansion, U-links, 2006

Design and implement a survey to assess the potential social impact of a proposed rural airport expansion. Collect qualitative information regarding…

Tags: airports, development, rural communities, Social and Health Studies, transportation

Henry, Julie, Snowmobile noise disturbance within Haliburton Forest, Trent University, 2003

Tags: Environment Studies, Haliburton Forest, noise pollution, snowmobiling, trails, wildlife

Drechsler, Matthew, Settlement Patterns & Abandoned Settlements in the Gooderham Area, Trent University, 2004

Paper presents research which will provide background for a book about the heritage of the Gooderham area and its inhabitants.

Tags: Cultural Studies, Economic Studies, Gooderham, local history, settlement

Wilkes, Jessica, Exploring Gooderham's Settlement History for Preservation and Education, Trent University, 2002

Tags: Cultural Studies, Gooderham, local history, roads, settlement

Rob Williams, Jacob Reid, Arthur Hughes, James Bryan, Tom Thistle, Septic Systems: Inspection and Innovation, 2009

Tags: septic systems, waste

Daniel Radoslav and Courtney Mondoux, S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena Moving Towards Sustainable Consumption and Heating, Trent University, 2011

Hazel Cathcart, Rural Ride Share Toolkit, 2011

Tags: CBR, Haliburton, ride share, rural, toolkit, transportation, Trent University

Fahrun, Daniel, Rural Housing In Haliburton: A community-based qualitative case study, Trent University, 2011

Tags: community, housing, rural communities, Social and Health Studies

Cammaert, Meghan; Mason, Adrienne; Roberts, Patrick, Recommendation for a Land Trust Development in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2005

Report discusses government policy concerning the establishment of Land Trusts in Ontario, and applies it to specific heritage features in Haliburton…

Tags: conservation, Environment Studies, land trusts, land use, natural heritage, policy

MacMillan, Kristy; Stathopoulos, Dimitri, Public Attitudes on Climate Change and GHG Emissions in Haliburton county, Trent University, 2007

This research project examines public attitudes on climate change and greenhouse gases in Haliburton County. Two students surveyed a variety of groups…

Tags: climate change, energy, Environment Studies, greenhouse gases, Social and Health Studies

Murray, Chris; Robus, Jennifer, Protecting the Dark Skies: Night Lighting for Kennisis Lake, Trent University, 2007

Tags: Dysart Township, Environment Studies, environmental impacts, Haliburton County, lakes, light pollution, pollution, stewardship

Mazzocca, Stephanie, Problem Solving: Issue of ATV Use in the Haliburton Region, 2004

Tags: ATVs, economy, pollution, recreation, tourism

Page, Jennifer, Preserving the History of Ontario Hydro in Minden, Trent University, 2005

Documents the history of Ontario Hydro in Minden between 1946 and 1995, and the stories of the people who brought it to the county.

Tags: electricity, energy, Environment Studies, hydro, industry, local history

Johnston, Jeremy, Predicting the effects of snowmobile produced poly aromatic hydrocarbons on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, Trent University, 2003

Tags: aquatic habitat, ecology, Environment Studies, Haliburton Forest, pollution, snowmobiling

Yeaman, Sam, Pre-feasibility study for the proposed Emmerson Hydropower Development Project, Trent University, 2003

Tags: electricity, Environment Studies, environmental impacts, hydropower, industry, micro-hydro

Mike Francis and Dan Miller, Potential Restoration and Management Strategies for Lake Trout in Kushog Lake, 2011

Tags: CBR, ecology, erosion, Kushog, lake trout, resource management, restoration, sedimentations, Trent University

Dillon, Adam; Kloosterman, Amy, Potential for Haliburton County: A Research Paper on Establishing a Successful Mountain Bicycling Community and Trail System, Trent University, 2005

Presents the benefits of establishing mountain bicycling trails in Haliburton County, and develops a plan of action regarding its promotion.

Tags: Cultural Studies, cycling, economy, Environment Studies, outdoors, recreation, tourism, trails

Gilbert, Emma; Taylor, Lindsay; Tominaga, Koji, Protection of public acces to trails, Trent University, 2005

Paper discusses how to inventory a portage trail and maintain it; the ecological effects of motorized vehicles on portage routes; recommendations on…

Tags: canoeing, Environment Studies, environmental impacts, outdoors, private land, public access, recreation, trails