Past Projects

Project Title: Micro-Hydro Generation EIA - a case study
Organization: Emmerson Lumber

An Environmental Science student conducted research into the various micro technologies available to generate hydro. Models and technology used elsewhere were documented and recommendations were made in terms of an appropriate option for this case study. The student then carried out a preliminary environmental impact assessment for the installation of a micro-hydro generating station at this site.

Project Title: Survey of Health Care Needs
Organization: Haliburton Highlands Health Services Board

A student in the Nursing Program offered jointly by Trent University and Sir Sandford Fleming College, implemented a telephone survey to gather information that was used to identify the health care service needs within the community and gaps in service within the organization. The research results were valuable to the organization in assessing the quality of service delivery and in the on-going process of strategic planning and accreditation.

Project Title: Rural Recycling: improving waste diversion
Organization: Waste Management Committee, Algonquin Highlands Township Council

In 2002-2003, four students were involved in three research projects on behalf of the Waste Management Committee of Algonquin Highlands Township Council. Council recently decided to accept the recommendations outlined in the research results and has implemented a mandatory recycling by-law to encourage the diversion of recyclables from landfills ultimately extending the life of these landfill sites. This information is now available to other municipalities in terms of planning for waste diversion.

Project Title: Boardwalk Trail Plan
Organization: Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation - Tranquility Trail Committee

In the fall of 2003, a student conducted research on behalf of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation's Tranquility Trail Committee to draft a plan for a Boardwalk Trail at the Haliburton Hospital site. The research report submitted by the student gave this committee what it needed in order to move the project forward. A partnership has emerged involving the Tranquility Trail Committee, Ducks Unlimited, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Haliburton Highlands Trails and Tours Network and the Haliburton High School to make the Boardwalk Trail a reality.