A pilot project in mapping human resources, specifically the contribution summer people make to the civic life of the County. Includes the questionnaires, the completed interviews,and lake association information.]]>
Beginning in 1861, members of the Mason family resided and worked the same farm in Stanhope Township for the next 134 years. For at least nine decades, three generations of the family kept the receipts from all their purchases and the author spent some time sifting through these receipts and cataloguing them into chronological and theme-related categories. From this, a picture of the day-to-day life of the family, a sense of their relationship to their local community, their networking with the larger world outside, and the agencies which facilitated the bridging of these two emerged. This paper outlines the process involved and presents a snapshot of the life of this family gleaned from the receipts.]]>
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Resulting from Haliburton’s experiences in uranium development, they can be historically viewed as one of several centres of uranium development in Canada. Development began in the 1956 and lasted until 1964, producing 500 000kg of uranium oxide which had an approximate value of $105 000 000. It should be noted that the Haliburton region is once again being considered for uranium development due to the recent surge in uranium prices.
Although there are numerous health risks, the government of Canada still promotes uranium development as sustainable. In addition, a large portion of uranium development occurs on or near indigenous lands causing more issues such as land claims and the ability for a community to oppose development. A possible solution for many of these problems is the precautionary principle (PP) which aims to shift the burden of proof from those who are worried about the potential negative effects to those who advocate for scientific certainty. The hope is that through the implementation of the PP, community empowerment will abound and thus sustainable development can be achieved.]]>
Host contacts: Barton, Joan; Ross, Heather]]>
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Feasibility Study
Recreation & Tourism
Geography
Environmental Studies]]>
Founded on a case study of the planning debate begun in Haliburton County in 1990, this paper goes on to look at the politics of planning in Ontario and the existing planning framework at the township and county levels in Haliburton. The concept of bioregionalism is defined and the relationships between land use planning and bioregionalism is examined within the context of the Haliburton debate. It goes on to address the questions of optimum political control over equitable, sustainable and ecologically-oriented land use planning. The paper proposes the establishment of a Bioregional Planning Council which would utilize the authority of local decision-makers; ensure that full consideration is given to the entire biological region; and recognize the fundamental significance of the land.]]>
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
The paper examines the governmental strategies for paper diversion from landfills in place at the time of writing within the context of the government document "Keeping Paper Out of Ontario Landfills: Progress and Action", published in 1993. Locally, the project moves to an assessment of the Fine Paper Recycling Program set up in Haliburton County.
Using the initiatives of reduction, reuse, and recycling, the Ontario government set a goal of reducing waste by 50% by the year 2000. The work of the Waste Reduction Office of the Ministry of Environment and Energy during the early 1990s is outlined, pointing out the successes and barriers to the program. Building on these initiatives, Haliburton County began its own fine paper recycling program and the paper describes the background to this program, its implementation process, and suggests reasons for its eventual demise along with that of the Waste Management Department. In conclusion, the author suggests areas for future research.]]>
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
As a preface to an in-depth look at the three area museums, the paper outlines the evolution of museums as an expression of community from Greek and Roman times to the present. It goes on to describe the three museums in terms of their history, collections, management, programming, and some of the problems they are facing. Suggestions for an enhanced role to be played by community musuems are presented along with possibilities for future research.]]>
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
a) to develop appropriate policies for the conservation & management of natural resources within the study area;
b) to provide for future residential growth;
c) to develop appropriate planning policies and guidelines for new residential, recreational, commercial and industrial use.]]>
Monitoring of Gull Lake to determine the success of Lake Trout stocking.]]>
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Food Security in Haliburton County]]>
Rosie Kadwell]]>
Moving on to Haliburton County, issues specific to holding such a festival locally are outlined by people involved in water resources management. These range from environmental concerns to those of water quality. The concepts being covered by the Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre curriculum are identified as having significance to the area. Gaps in current programming and a study of existing sources for curriculum development are outlined. Finally, recommendations are made for further research as a Children's Water Festival is considered for the Haliburton area.]]>
Host contact: Martin, Barrie]]>
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Host contact: Emmerson, Kim]]>
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Proposal includes five components: Response Men's roup Program, Women's Support Group, Youth Prevention Group,School-Based Anti-Violence Workshops (YMCA),Evaluation/Public Education.]]>
This paper is aimed at dealing with the geese on the Gull River and Minden’s situation. Planting along the shoreline, oiling the eggs and increased hunting are the three most effective methods of dealing with Canada Geese but they are expensive. There is too much shoreline for planting to be immediately feasibly though it would solve erosion problems as well, hunting can only be done outside of city limits and is mediated by the government, oiling the eggs must be timed well and requires a lengthy permit process. Some of the less effective methods can be used in conjunction with each other to wield desired results. For instance having a trained dog as well as a low wire fence. Doing nothing will result in the continued growth and expansion of Canada Geese populations.]]>
Host contact: Cox, Rick]]>
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Includes:
- Summary Report of Activities in Halaiburton County during Drug Awareness week November 15-21, 1998.
- Focus on Questions: results of the group discussion with Grades 9 & 10 during Drug Awanreness Week.
- Alcohol/drug use survey: draf, final survey, completed survey.
- CAG mailing list for survey.
- Graphed results of survey.]]>