Water Enough and Time: A Bioregional Primer for Lakeshore Development in Haliburton

Water Enough and Time: A Bioregional Primer for Lakeshore Development in Haliburton

Baker, Christopher M.

Wadland, John; Whillans, Tom
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies

TPB-603

1993

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Haliburton County

Community planning around water resources

With the continuing increase in "seasonal" residents in Haliburton County, there is a need for community planning around the sustainability of water resources. The author proposes that the transfer of ideas, information, and technology within and among bioregions is an essential component of bioregionalism and that communities like Haliburton will benefit from the knowledge of such information. Presented are a lakeshore capacity study on Ontario's lakes conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in conjunction with the MNR and MOEE. The effect of mercury in the environment is investigated along with discussions of fisheries management, septic systems, and stewardship initiatives. The report concludes with a look at the private stakeholders in the area with a view to promoting better-coordinated efforts in future planning.

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