June, 2010
The OHI is currently focused on two research efforts:
crafting suggestions to change Ontario’s policy regime for improved
headwater protection and developing meaningful headwater metrics
for inclusion in watershed report cards.
We hope to further these efforts by also working as a member of
coalitions on two key efforts:
•The PPS Review Collaborative – a coalition of ENGOs working on
the five-year review of the Provincial Policy Statement; and,
•The Ontario Water Conservation Alliance, organizations working
on the proposed Ontario Water Opportunities and Water Conservation
Act.
May 11, 2010 – Integrated
Watershed Management in Ontario
Almost 100 people attended a day-long symposium
featuring a welcome from Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Linda
Jeffery, four key-note speakers, a five-person panel of experts,
breakout groups, and a closing plenary. Click here
to see copies of the presentations, summaries of the breakouts,
the results of the survey of participants, and more. Our thanks
to the co-sponsors:
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March - April 8, 2010 - Preserving Ontario’s Headwaters
Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,
extensive in-kind support from six conservation authorities, and
the participation of both regional communication and local event
partners, the OHI delivered a series of seven community workshops
on Preserving Ontario’s Headwaters from Elora to Peterborough. Dates
and locations are described here,
and a summary of the workshops will be posted in June, 2010.
The Ontario
Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
November, 2009 – OHI completes 30-minute slideshow
on Preserving Ontario’s Headwaters:
This slideshow was developed both as a standalone
presentation and to serve as the back-bone of the community workshops
offered in the spring of 2010. Main topics addressed include:
• An Introduction to the OHI and Watersheds
• What are Headwaters, and why are they Important, and
• Headwater Challenges, Strengths, and Opportunities.
October 8, 2009 – EBR Submission RE: Ontario’s Low
Water Response Plan:
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to see a pdf.
October 4, 2009 – EBR Submission RE: Stewardship
– Leadership – Accountability: Managing Ontario’s Water Resources
for Future Generations:
Click
to see a pdf.
August 31, 2009 – “Connecting the Great Lakes to
their Headwaters” in the Great Lakes News, Great Lakes United:
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to see a pdf.
April, 2009 - Preserving Ontario’s Freshwater
This symposium featured 13 speakers and attracted
more than 100 participants.
Click here to see copies of the presentations
from all presenters, survey results from participants, and a summary
of the final plenary.