Parker Garrod]]> Tom Whillans]]> Environmental Science / Studies]]>
The Water Heroes website has become a tool for these students to further their knowledge learnt at the HMKCWF and additionally participate in the Big Splash contest. Our job has been to remodel the website to provide an entertaining environment, through the use of fun learning activities and tools conducive to a positive learning environment for both children (grades 2-8) and parents/ teachers. As well as to consider different learning styles and abilities as each person has individual needs.

The goal of this remodel was to develop content that would further additional use of the current website and to make relevant information more available to all age ranges. As well as to increase the amount of time children and their families spend on the website to increase the amount of water knowledge they have through a wide array of topics.]]> Kassandra Merks
Sunaina Aiyer]]> Muskoka
Kawartha]]>
While an expansion may bring positive benefits to the greater area, the local community may suffer from such impacts as noise and air pollution. The anticipation of further development and traffic in the years following expansion may lead to further social uncertainty and eventually lower the quality of life. The majority of residents have an attachment to the rural characteristics for relaxation and recreational proposes; therefore, their perceived impacts of the airport expansion seem to be less favourable. The effects of an expansion throughout the study area vary according to both demographic characteristics and their perceived lifestyle. However, no significant patterns emerged from the research.

This preliminary assessment does not address the longer term impact of an airport expansion. If an expansion is approved, dissatisfaction among residents may cause further land use conflicts and unforeseen effects. Further development and disruption of the peaceful rural characteristics may affect resident’s decision to remain within the community. The study indicates that an airport expansion in the local community is of high concern among local residents.]]> Host contact: MacInnes, Paul]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contacts: Matthews, Jess; Wooton, Brent]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Data is presented in a distribution map for each element surveyed followed up with an analysis of the findings based on the geological composition of the study area. Suggestions for future research on lake trout habitat conclude the paper.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Included in the report are findings about the program itself, which were also positive. Past participants were appreciative of the non-discriminatory nature of the program, the organization’s professionalism, and many were touched by the generosity of cottage donors and the Cottage Dreams staff. The evaluators feel that Cottage Dreams plays an important role in the cancer healing and recovery process and has positively affected the lives of many cancer survivors and their supporters. Taking the comments of past participants into consideration, recommendations have been formulated for Cottage Dreams to consider for future program changes and direction.
]]> Host contact: O'Neill, Seana]]> Department: International Development Studies]]>
This paper looks at the work of the Highland Harvest Community Shared Agricultural system. The health and economic issues encountered in Haliburton are discussed based on a report from the Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge District Health Council and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. This leads to a look at the issue of food security in Haliburton. The concept of Community Shared Agriculture is introduced, followed by details of how the Highland Harvest CSA operates. Suggestions for future research topics conclude the paper.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Hydrology
Wetlands]]> Host contact: Flowers, Dave; Tuyten, Nicole]]> Department: Geography]]> The aim of the directory is to provide a listing, by subject, of resources and contacts available to people in the Haliburton community sharing a common interest in environmental issues and a common sense of the area as a bioregion. The resources encompass both local and more far-reaching contacts and are seen as providing a starting point for possible additional entries. Subject areas covered are: archaeology and prehistory, history, agriculture, food, arts and letters, politics, environmental issues and education, information services, community organizations, recreation, alternative health services, and ecology. 

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The introduction to the paper looked at some of the possible difficulties in providing health care in a rural, remote area.

The specifics of the methodology are outlined and results presented, organized under several headings. A discussion of the results follows and an outline of limitations to the survey are noted. Data from the survey is presented in tabular form within the appendix to the paper.
 ]]> Host contact: Rosebush, Paul]]> Department: Nursing]]> Lymburner, Alison McMahon, Courtney Miller, Dexter Adkin, Hailey Brown, Jessica Livingstone, Kaleigh Mooney & Sophia Mulder]]> Frank Figuli, Woodlands and Waterways EcoWatch]]> Human Geography]]> Host contact: Mitchell, Jim]]> Department: Geography]]> Minden
Haliburton]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Wooton, Brent]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Prince, Jim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Geography
Environmental Science / Studies
Water Science]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Draft and Design Brief: Summary of the process to develop a master plan for the Rail Trail, consultant's report, comments from public meetings, economic analysis.

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