Browse Items (127 total)

Hayes, Christine; Truesdell, Jason, A Guide to the Ontario Endangered Species Act 2007: Information for Private Landowners in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2009

A handbook outlining reasons for legislation, classification of ecologically sensitive lands, application of legislation, restrictions and…

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

Gaudette, Jennifer, A Review of the Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, Trent University, 1999

Tags: community, Environment Studies, partnerships, stewardship

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

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

Watson, Sue, Agriculture in Haliburton County: A Bioregional Perspective, Trent University, 1990

Tags: agriculture, community, Economic Studies, environment, Environment Studies, food

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

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

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

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

Conohan, Rob, Applying Bioregionalism to Stanhope Township and Little Cameron Lake, Trent University, 2002

Tags: cottages, Environment Studies, lake planning, lakes, transportation, water

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

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

Julian, Maggie, Bioregional Education in Action: Lessons of the Donald Chemical Plant, Trent University, 1997

Tags: Donald Chemical Plant, education, Environment Studies, industry, schools, Social and Health Studies

Harvey, Geordon, Bioregionalism and Geographic Information Systems: Using Focus Groups and Mental Maps to Design GIS Database, and determine boundaries for Haliburton, Trent University, n.d.

Tags: atlas, Cultural Studies, culture, Environment Studies, geography, local communities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacquemain, Mark, Collected Bibliography: Haliburton and Region, Trent University, 1998

This is a bibliography of material, both published and unpublished, dealing with the Haliburton and surrounding region. Compiled from sources found in…

Tags: bibliography, Cultural Studies, Environment Studies, literature, resources

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

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

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

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

Garrah, Katie, Communication and Community Engagement - Theory and application within a cottage association for the purpose of developing and implementing lake plans and other community based stewardship initiatives, Trent University, 2007

Building on previous research (TP-557), this project identifies a method for further consultation with the lake community. The report focuses on…

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

MacKinnon, David, Community Initiatives in B.C. Forests: A Bioregional Perspective, Trent University, n.d.

Tags: ecology, Economic Studies, economy, Environment Studies, forests, land use

Borrowman, Kyle; Couchie, Sarah; Lowles, Andrew, Compilation of Research for the Removal of Existing Boathouses and Shoreline Structure, Trent University, 2007

This report starts by providing some context to the issue of shoreline structures. It also includes examples of by-laws and incentive programs that…

Tags: Environment Studies, lake planning, lakes, shorelines

Binstock, Matthew, Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment Applications in Ontario: Addressing Policy Barriers and Prospects for Change, Trent University, 2005

Examines types of constructed wetlands, effectiveness, identifies barriers to implementing them.

Tags: constructed wetlands, Environment Studies, policy, waste, wastewater treatment, wetlands

Moran, Ambrose, Cottage Septic Re-inspections need for Review and Changes, Trent University, 1995

Tags: cottages, Environment Studies, septic systems, waste

Crowe, Erin, Determining the Relative Contribution from Snowmobiles to an Acid Pulse Effect in the Watershed of the Haliburton Forest, Trent University, 2004

Report addresses concerns of staff at Haliburton Forest regarding the environmental impacts of snowmobiling.

Tags: acidification, Environment Studies, Haliburton Forest, pollution, recreation, snowmobiling, trails

Ferrier, Elaine, Devils and Icons: The past, present, and future of human-wolf relations in North America, Trent University, 2006

Assist in developing a survey tool to gather information regarding the knowledge and attitudes of adults and youth towards wolves. Implement the…

Tags: Cultural Studies, Environment Studies, wildlife, wolves, youth