Browse Items (311 total)

Proctor, Cameron, Model waste diversion program creation kit for rural municipalities, U-Links, 2003

This paper takes a look at the elements of rural recycling programs with a view to providing positive alternatives to wasteful practices.

Tags: Environment Studies, recycling, rural communities, waste, waste management

L'Italien, Andre, Minden's Main Street 1860-1920, U-Links, 2002

Tags: business, chronology, commerce, heritage, local history, Main Street, Minden Hills

Nicholls, Emony, Minden Hills Riverwalk Park: Planting Plan, Trent University, 2008

This report contains information to help decision makers as the shoreline of the Gull River in Minden is developed. The focus is to reduce water use,…

Tags: Environment Studies, habitats, parks, shorelines, tourism, wildlife

Godkin, Karen; Kilgour, Megan; Mankowski, Jessica; Peters, Natalie; Zwir, Kathryn, Micro-Hydro Generation - Policy and Legal Issues, Trent University, 2004

An environmental impact assessment of the proposal to use an existing dam in the village of Haliburton to develop a micro-hyrdro project.

Tags: electricity, energy, Environment Studies, hydropower, micro-hydro

Nguyen, Nhien, Methods for Studying the Economic Impact of Trails in Haliburton, Trent University, 2007

The purpose of this project was to research methods of tracking the economic impact of trails and provide recommendations.

Tags: Economic Studies, economy, outdoors, recreation, trails

Garrah, Kate, Marketing a Lake Plan to a Cottage Community and Watershed Residents, Trent University, 2007

This project aims to understand what motivates people to act on their values.This will provide direction for the implementation of the lake plan in…

Tags: community, cottages, Environment Studies, lake planning, lakes, marketing, Social and Health Studies

Sarah Herron, Marginalized Youth and Repeat Offending in Haliburton County, 2012

Tags: alternative treatment, CBR, criminal justice, Mental health, Trent University, youth

Ouelett, Sarah, Mapping and Inventory of Cultural Sites in Highlands East, Trent University, 2010

This project contains an inventory of cultural sites in Highlands East. Brief descriptions of each are included. A link to a map of all the sites is…

Tags: community, Cultural Studies, Economic Studies, local history, tourism

Dyce, Matthew, Lore and legend: heritage storytellers of the Haliburton Forest, Trent University, 2002

Tags: Cultural Studies, development, Haliburton Forest, heritage, local history, tourism

Copeland, Todd; MacIsaac, Christie; Vankoughnett, Mathew, Kennisis Lake: Natural shoreline plan, Trent University, 2007

The purpose of the report is to look at different types of promotional undertakings that promote natural shorelines. The information gathered from…

Tags: Environment Studies, Haliburton County, Kennisis Lake, lake planning, lakes, shoreline naturalization, shorelines

Amy Tenbult, Kennisis Lake Shoreline Inventory Project - Phase 2, 2012

Tags: CBR, Kennisis Lake, monitoring, shoreline inventory, Trent University, water quality

Kemp, Alison; Ludwig, Jessyka; Reid, Carolyn, The Kennisis Lakes Fishery: Past, Present and Future, Trent University, 2010

An evaluation of the historical condition, present state and future recommendations for the Kennisis Lakes Fishery.

Tags: environment, Environment Studies, fishery, history, lakes, natural resources, stewardship

Breton-Honeyman, Kaitlin, Kennisis Lake Community Environmental Monitoring Program, Trent University, 2006

This report outlines potential, existing community-monitoring programs and includes suggested next steps fo the Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners'…

Tags: Biomonitoring, community, Environment Studies, environmental monitoring, Haliburton County, Kennisis Lake, lake planning, lakes, stewardship

Holden, Audrey, Kennisis Lake Association Lake Plan: Friendly Boating on Kennisis Lake., Trent University, 2007

This project examined the issues that surround boating on fresh water lakes. It also outlines management options and identifies additional resources.

Tags: Environment Studies, lake planning, lakes, pollution, recreation, water management

Samantha Cizikas, Amber Colibaba, Ulrike Fliesser, Natalie Fragomeni, Katelyn McKinnon, Jennifer Perrin, Denis Plese,, Innovations in Food Security, 2013

Tags: canning, CBR, cellars, Food Security, pickling, preservation, preserves, root, Trent University

Maskell, Sandy, Informational Brochure for Constructed Wetlands, Trent University, 2006

The creation of an information brochure about contructed wetland wastewater treatment technology for the general public and schools. Brochure to…

Tags: constructed wetlands, education, Environment Studies, wastewater treatment, wetlands

Ricard, Alyson; Miller, Amy; Taylor, Jason;  Walker, Andrew; Tetreault, Nicole; Mokedanz, Julia; Arens, Lisa; Boyd, Heather, Impacts of Youth Out-Migration: City of Kawartha Lakes, City and County of Peterborough, and Northumberland and Haliburton Counties, Trent University, 2006

Research and gather information and data related to the correlation of the outward migration of youth and the decline in employment in entry level…

Tags: Economic Studies, education, employment, youth

Cameron, Carolyn; Chatten, Ashlee, Housing in Haliburton for Women 45-64, Trent University, 2007

This paper considers the housing situation for women between 45-64 from a broad perspective. It includes some analysis specific to Haliburton.

Tags: housing, Social and Health Studies, social issues, women

Byington, Emily; Leavens, Ann; Lentini, Melissa; Williams,Rebecca; Connelly, Corlin; Souch, Justin;  Brunton, Sandra; Davis, Ben; McClement, Joey;  Walker, Kyomi; Hughes, Geoffrey; Lebel, Katie, HHHS - Asking Questions to improve our community health, Trent University, 2011

The Rural Health topics the students chose to cover were:1. How does living in Haliburton County influence your likelihood to suffer from a chronic…

Tags: Accessibility, Aging, community, health, rural communities, Seniors, Social and Health Studies, social determinants of health

Fahrun, Dan; Fraser, Cheryl; Moss, Jaime; Clarke, Jackie; Balsar, Brittany; Smith, Devon; Duncan, Heather; Duesling, Bailey; South, Jennifer; Shea, Amanda-Lee; Wickham, Trevor; Rogers, Zoe; Hayes, Nathaniel; MacDonald, Candice; Page, Laura, HEALTH INFORMATION FOR HALIBURTON COUNTY: PHASE TWO, Trent University, 2009

The ultimate purpose of the research was to bring information and people together to strengthen the community's overall health. The advisory group…

Tags: Economic Studies, education, food, housing, Physical Mental Health, Social and Health Studies, social determinants, women

Burgess, Sarah, Haliburton-Muskoka Children's Water Festival - Final Report, Trent University, 2007

Development of a partnership between the Haliburton Children's Water Festival and Trent University to provide support to first year students and…

Tags: children, community, curriculum, ecology, education, Environment Studies, partnerships, water

Harper, Jenn; Weber, Nick, Haliburton-Algonquin Highlands Municipal Airport - Preliminary Environmental Assessment - Expansion of New Runway, Trent University, 2005

A preliminary environmental assessment of the proposed expansion of the Haliburton-Algonquin Highlands Municipal Airport. Discusses the possible…

Tags: airports, Environment Studies, pollution, rural communities, transportation

Clow, Adam, Haliburton Dedicated Angler Program, Trent University, 2008-2009

Examines the forms that dedicated angler programs have taken across North America and provides recommendations how such a program should be…

Tags: community, conservation, Environment Studies, fishing, recreation, stewardship, tourism

Bucholtz, Krista; Fisher, Kurt, Haliburton County Rail Trail: 'Value of the Trail', Trent University, 2008

Tags: Cultural Studies, Environment Studies, railways, recreation, Social and Health Studies, tourism, trails, wildlife

Yarascavitch, Juanita; Sullivan, Mike, Haliburton County Business Development Guide, Trent University, 2000

Tags: business, development, Economic Studies, employment

Balarezo, Isabel; Orr, Andrea, Haliburton - Muskoka Children's Water Festival: Potential for Expansion, Trent University, 2008

Based on research and taking into account existing activities, the paper recommends new activities, designs them, and creates resources to implement…

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

Harris, Laura; Postman, Peter; Wood, Michelle, Gull River Water Level Fluctuation: Information Report, Trent University, 2008

Discusses water fluctuations associated with the Trent Severn Waterway and the Orillia power dam; makes recommendations to address the problems.

Tags: dams, drought, Environment Studies, flooding, rivers, watersheds, waterways

Hill, Rebecca, "Greener" Options for New Construction, Trent University, 2009

The intention of this guide is to provide businesses with the three most environmentally friendly options for each component of new construction.

Tags: environment, Environment Studies, green building, New Construction, sustainability

Jaime Noble and Ryan Cant, Green Pool Haliburton County, 2011

Tags: CBR, energy, green, Haliburton County, recreation, renewable, Trent University

Drapeau, Jacelyne, Geese on the Gull River: Minden, Trent University, 2008

A study in management options for problem geese in an urban setting.

Tags: Environment Studies, geese, pollution, shorelines, wildlife