Space and time function together to shape communities ecosystems. As a result, the definition of scale observation is critical design successful habitat conservation restoration strategies. Traditionally, aquatic studies were focused on small spatial temporal scales such as stream site or reach. Present challenges for managers large systems Great Lakes include dealing with variety stresses acting at different understanding how fragmented patches interact create ecological change larger...

We present an evaluation system and framework for determining the relations between processes that generate physical features how these are used by fish. This information is essential long-term management of fish habitat within watersheds. The model hierarchical at three scales: watershed, reach, site. Physical characteristics scales separated into attributes, features, or variables provide on cause-response relationships. An evaluative proposed along with a logical to guide analysis....

Co-management involves the shared administration of natural resources by two or more parties. This study examines role social capital in process developing co-management three river corridors Canada. Qualitative analysis reveals that acts as a catalyst helping groups to progress through stages process. Forms (bridging and bonding) are identified advance and/or inhibit development co-management. The article reaffirms need expand institutional basis for resource management provides empirical...

Understanding complexity suggests that some problems are more complex than others and defy conventional solutions. These wicked will not be solved by the same tools processes complicit in creating them. Neither they resolved approaches short on explicating interconnections of multiple causes, consequences, cross-scale actors problem. Climate change is one such problem confronting water management Ghana with a dilemma. The physical consequences climate Ghana’s resources progressively...

The one model that easily lends itself to application in the evaluation of scenic resources Ontario is Kaplans9 Informational Model Landscape Preference, published 1982. In this model, Kaplan and proposed a cognitive theory landscape preference contained dimensions mystery, complexity, coherence, legibility. Work by Brown Itami same year used as basis for assessing quality rural landscapes. Preference research Herbert 1981 has validated theoretical assessment framework Itami; however,...

Snowmelt runoff in the Knob Lake basin at Schefferville, Quebec, passes through a complex drainage system composed of rough snow-covered slopes and chain lakes connected by poorly developed snow- icefilled channels. This study examines hydrographs inflow, outflow, storage for this identifies roles each above elements snowmelt

Wetland drainage systems are shown to be hydrologically active during winter. Water storage in various terrain types changed over the winter as a result of intrabasin transfers between types, primarily from outlying mineral terrains centrally located groundwater controlled wetlands, and due streamflow. Mineral bog lost 97 25 mm water, respectively, whereas fens gained 28–51 mm. A water balance indicated that yielded almost twice much was released streamflow, this excess being stored where...

Abstract Concerns about the management of agro-ecosystems in Ontario Canada have been precipitated by increasing intensity agriculture operations and concerns its impact on environment human health. The for sus-tainability is particularly challenging due to their inherent features complex web institutional arrangements which they are set. This paper focuses concepts regulation stewardship. conttibution environmental farm plan (EFP) program farms specifically examined. EFP was initiated...

Surveys of ground frost in three peatland types, sedge fen, transitional (tamarack) and black spruce – Sphagnum bog, central Saskatchewan showed differences depth freezing rates thawing. The maximum most rapid removal occurred the fen fen. Seasonal was found bog until late August. Thawing occurs primarily from surface downward. However, some thawing below may occur is strongly related to number degree–days.

The context in which water resources management operates continues to expand as governance regimes are recognized polycentric structure and institutions more broadly interpreted. This paper explores the “expanded” institutional for management. Institutions of Ontario presented a chronology Grand River watershed is detailed illustrate breadth depth practice. Examining confirms shift governance, affirms merits understanding recognizes their nature. article closes by considering implications...

Abstract The sustainability of environmental stewardship programs is an ongoing concern. fluidity multilevel, polycentric social-ecological systems requires partnerships to be flexible and adaptive. As society changes, the foundation also shift. In this article, Glasbergen's (2011) Ladder Partnerships applied analysis three governance regime shifts in agroecosystem program, Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (OEFP). Six key-informant interviews with pivotal actors within each phase program were...

Abstract The use of stormwater runoff for domestic purposes (rainwater harvesting; RWH) is increasing as part the green building movement; however, significant barriers impede widespread uptake technology. This paper reports on results stakeholder interviews conducted with representatives from municipal administrations, sector and commercial suppliers, identifying faced by each party in implementing RWH. most were follows: initial capital cost, liability potential health risks, limitations...

Abstract Source water protection is receiving considerable attention due to contamination concerns related drinking water. While this important issue has intensified over the past decade, several municipalities in Canada and United Stated have experience with practicing groundwater protection. This research investigates wellhead programs Region of Waterloo (Ontario) City Dayton (Ohio). The context process developing these exemplary municipal are described. Cross-case analysis compares cases...

This study investigates incentives and disincentives regarding adoption of controlled tile drainage (CTD) in a region eastern Ontario, Canada, where CTD could be used prolifically from biophysical standpoint, but is not. Irrespective documented environmental agronomic benefits CTD, remains low. Surveys semi-structured interviews with producers contractors/experts were to evaluate awareness identify producer impediments. indicated nearly 70% respondents had heard about CTD. Top ranked...

Stewardship programs are an important element of agroecosystems management. These confronted with the difficult challenges demonstrating their positive impacts on environment. This paper argues that under precautionary principle, evaluation stewardship should be aimed at identifying risks mitigated, as opposed to actual changes in environmental conditions. The Ontario Environmental Farm Plan Program is presented a case study. A pathways model developed and applied case. It demonstrates types...