Sep 16, 2016 | Science Policy Performance
Most people seem preoccupied with transitioning into fall: getting back to normal routines while the daylight dwindles. Those of us who obsess about ecology see more ominous shadows. Geologists appear to have reached a consensus that human impacts on Earth are so...
Sep 14, 2016 | Submissions and Petitions
The review of the Conservation Authorities Act is proceeding and the OHI has provided further comments. An initial stage of public consultation focused on a concept paper outlining key issues. A second stage of comments closed on Friday, Sept 9, soliciting input on...
Jun 15, 2016 | Blog Posts and Newsletters
In May, the Ontario government released its preferred direction on the Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review. The OHI is frankly thrilled with progress in three specific aspects. These are: The requirement for watershed planning in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH);...
May 9, 2016 | Organizational Update
Our thanks to Conservation Halton for waiving the entrance fee at Edmondson for the Headwater Hike to take place at 10 am Sunday, May 15. See the full description here.
May 1, 2016 | Organizational Update
Sometimes, it helps to just get outside. This is as true for those of us who work for improvements to environmental policies and program as it is for anyone stressed by those aspects of life that can overwhelm even Dr Phil. For the former, we are pleased to announce...
Mar 21, 2016 | Organizational Update, Science Policy Performance
People often try to hurry along the seasons, even as we are changing them. Longer days and the hint of more heat tantalize people living south of Highway 7. In our upland headwater areas, the sap is flowing but the water still freezes at night, sometimes making...
Feb 13, 2016 | Submissions and Petitions
The OHI has become the first organization in Ontario to suggest targets under the GLPA. Our submission recommends that the Province set targets to protect natural heritage in a manner similar to How Much Habitat is Enough and includes regeneration goals where previous...
Feb 9, 2016 | Science Policy Performance
Those who follow science and policy discussions related to climate change have seen much effort on two terms. “Mitigation” is the UNFCCC term for reducing emissions, while “adaptation” refers to our need to shift to new techniques to deal with...
Jan 23, 2016 | Organizational Update, Science Policy Performance
The first set of OHI videos has been uploaded to our YouTube Channel, found here. In 16 minutes, 5 slide decks in the Backgrounder playlist use local photos to provide a fairly detailed orientation to watersheds, headwaters, and the variety of headwaters in the...
Dec 29, 2015 | Science Policy Performance
The OHI today submitted comments to the US and Canadian governments on the draft 2015 Lake Superior LAMP – the lakewide action and management plan. Our comments highlight the need for an adaptive watershed management framework and for a Monitoring-to-Stewardship...
