◊ Background
◊ Ecology
◊ Significant Identified Species
◊ Species at Risk
◊ Identified Eco-sites 
◊ Bio-indicators
◊ Surveying & Monitoring Tools
◊ Resources

This report will aid in fulfilling the following goals as stated by the HHLT:
◊ Understand the range of possibilities for surveying and monitoring natural areas and the extent of such experiences in Ontario
◊ Identify the information available and needed to design surveys and monitoring programs using permanent sample plots for Ontario natural areas
◊ Explore options for a long-term partnership between Trent]]> Perceptions of “Failure to Launch” Youth]]> The impacts of failure to launch and lifecycle milestone disruptions are particularly relevant in a rural setting, and the current research project will look specifically at how these phenomena can be addressed in Haliburton County. The impacts found during the research consist of mental health issues, family strain, financial distress, long lasting effects on the economy, and diminishing rural youth population. All these impacts need to be addressed to mitigate the impact failure to launch is having on rural communities. The report will end with recommendations on how to mitigate failure to launch specifically in Haliburton County.]]>
• What tree damage and loss is occurring along the shoreline in the park, and what are the possible causes?
• What species of trees currently exist on the shoreline in the park?
• How can the existing trees be protected from further damage and loss?
• What is the recommended species and management plan for future sustainable tree maintenance in the park?

To answer these questions, a field study was developed to assess the current state of the shoreline trees and included assessments of tree damage, tree species, tree density, tree health and the quality of the soil. This project will examine the extent of the damage that has been inflicted on the trees along the shoreline at Head Lake Park and provide recommendations based on the field observations, laboratory and literary analysis.]]>
The objective of this report is to provide information to support the Municipality of Dysart et al’s desire to ban the sale of plastic-bottled water in its municipal buildings and public spaces along with the provision of suitable alternatives and appropriate communication, education and engagement to ensure the public is aware of and adopts the use of these alternatives.]]> Biology
Fisheries
Natural Resource Management]]> Climate Change]]> ]]>
Host Supervisors: Heather Ross, Terry Moore, Heather Reid]]> Biology
Fisheries
Water Science]]> Forestry
Natural Resource Management]]> Forestry
Natural Resource Management]]> Wildlife Biology
]]> Viyanka Suthaskaran]]> 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]]> Forestry]]> EXPANSION: ABBEY GARDENS
HALIBURTON]]> Environmental Science / Studies]]> ]]> An Arts-Based Approach]]> Sydney Munshaw
Tessa Pozzebon]]> Geography
Recreation & Tourism]]> Kushog Lake Identification and Inflow Analysis: Year 3]]> Centre for Community Based Research, this report is a summary of year three
of a multi-year project ground truthing all inflows into Kushog Lake. As the third
and final report in the ground truthing process, results of inflow verification along
the eastern shore, south of Ox Narrows, are detailed to confirm locations as
identified in the Glenside Ecological Services report, Kushog Lake Watershed:
Wetland and Stream Desktop Analysis (Heaven, 2011). New inflows absent from
the initial report are also mapped and analyzed, and locations and data for all
inflows identified throughout the life of the project (2011-14) are compiled for
review and comparison. Biomonitoring of benthic macroinvertebrates using the
Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) protocol continues the monitoring
of previous years, sampling three reference sites established in 2011-2012, and
initiating sampling at three new reference sites.]]> Devon Hennessy
Daphne Paszterko
Reuben Van Zeumeren]]> Ground Truthing Inflows and Establishing Long-Term Monitoring Sites
Final Report]]> Amber Hawkins
Kari Jansen
Lita O’Halloran]]> Managing Garlic Pests in Haliburton County]]> Part II: Citizen Science and Community Collaboration
]]> Emma J. Horrigan
Part II: Citizen Science and Community Collaboration
Angel Taylor, Haliburton County Garlic Growers Association]]>