Sustainable Water Management and Use – 2011

By: Elia Cheng, Brendan Frank, Catalina Herrera and Christopher Ng Our project will seek to provide some insight into water systems by drawing connections between policies, social initiatives and economic considerations, and looking at their impacts on consumption and conservation practices in three specific FAB communities. We are looking to add a new dimension to the … Continue reading →

Assessing the Sustainability of Water Resources – 2010

By: Patrick Ayukawa, Jennifer Brooks, Laura De Carolis and Keith Jarrell The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has developed the biosphere reserve designation to describe areas that demonstrate a commitment to three essential functions: conservation, the promotion of sustainable development and resource use, and fostering logistical support (Francis, 2004). The Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB) is … Continue reading →

State of the Environment: Water – 2009

By: Sarah Cameron, Anna Donevan, Megan French and Genevieve Hunter In a time of increasing awareness towards global challenges, such as climate change, the economic recession, and continuing resource depletion, communities are assembling to facilitate sustainable development to aid in facing these challenges. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve (FABR) is one such community. This biosphere, located in south-eastern Ontario, … Continue reading →