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synthesis of the current literature on the distribution, life history, and impacts associated with invasive rainbow smelt (osmerus mordax)
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This report represents a synthesis of the current relevant literature on the life history characteristics and impacts associated with invasive rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) in Ontario., By: Andrew Chard. --, Completed for: Francine Macdonald at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters; Supervisor: Tom Whillans, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: April 2008., Includes bibliographic references., ERST 316H, Environmental and Resource Studies, Community-based research project.
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Determinants of streamflow variability in Jackson Creek, Peterborough, Ontario
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Table of Contents -- Table of figures & tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction. 1.1 Streamflow variability. 1.2 Streamflow indicator. 1.3 Potential factors influencing streamflow variability -- Chapter 2: Research development. 2.1 Research objectives and model. 2.2 Research questions -- Chapter 3: Study, area, data and methods. 3.1 Description of study area. 3.2 Data. 3.3 Methods -- Chapter 4: Results. 4.1 Changes in precipitation. 4.2 Changes in landuse. 4.3 Changes in streamflow. 4.4 Water control structure. 4.5 Changes in factors before and after building of the weir. 4.6 Correlation matrices -- Chapter 5: Discussion. 5.1 Effect of water control structure. 5.2 Effect of variation in weather. 5.3 Effect of changes in landuse. 5.4 Variables responsible for streamflow variability. 5.5 Conclusions. 5.6 Recommendations for future work -- References -- Appendices., by Chris Wyatt. --, For Bruce Pond, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE) and for Geography 440, Department of Geography, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario., In partial fulfillment of an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree., Date of project submission: April, 2002., GEOG 440: Research in Physical Geography.
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Building Bridges to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
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The purpose of this study is to determine how well known the services of the Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC) are to the people of the Peterborough community, along with organizations and professionals in the community who serve the aging/senior population. The CCRC is a non-profit organization that provides credit counselling services, among others, to the community. The Peterborough community has the largest senior population in Canada at 19.5%. Senior financial abuse is prevalent in society and is determined to be the 3rd most prevalent type of senior abuse. Non-profit organizations are competing in a growing commercial environment. Three stages of interviews were conducted with staff at the CCRC, other community non-profit credit counselling agencies, and community members who work directly with senior members of the community. These interviews examined the problems that the Peterborough community was facing, why these problems occurred, and what problems were occurring in other communities. Interviews determined there is little to no knowledge of the CCRC’s credit counselling services in Peterborough. The CCRC has a lack of funds to complete accurate advertising in the community. These problems are not limited to Peterborough and also appeared in other communities. The findings demonstrate that there is a high need for more advertising in the community. To help combat these issues, the CCRC should hire volunteers for marketing, allocate more funds to advertising, prepare public education in the senior community, and establish community connections., By Leah Cino, Date of Project Submission: April 2016., Completed for: Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC); Supervising Professor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson; Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: John Marris, FRSC 4080Y - Community-Based Research Project
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The Experience of Peterborough Residents With the Peterborough Renovates Program and the Homeownership Assistance Loan Program
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The following research paper investigates the effects of two of Peterborough City
and County’s affordable housing programs: the Peterborough Renovates Program and the Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program. The goal of the research was to determine whether the programs were meeting their objectives, which were, primarily, positively impacting the quality of life of participants. Additional data about how participants heard about the program and whether they understood the terms of their loan were also collected. To determine whether the programs were meeting their goals both a quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed using data from a survey mailed to participants in both programs. The researchers found the programs do have a positive impact on self- reported quality of life of participants. However, future research into these phenomena is still needed in order to provide specific policy recommendations., By Laura Crump, Date of Project Submission: April 2016., Completed for: City of Peterborough, Housing; Supervising Professor: Roger Picton; Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: Matthew Hayes, GEOG 3901H - Communinty Based Research
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Economic Impact of a Social Enterprise [poster]
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By: Renzo Costa and Bhekumusa Khumalo, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: Seasoned Spoon Café; Supervising Professor: Dr. Paul Shaffer; Trent Community Research Centre, IDST 4220Y - Assessment of Development Projects
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Learning in the Kitchen
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By Adrienne Creighton and Carolyn Munro, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: Seasoned Spoon Café; Supervising Professor: Susan Wurtele; Trent Community Research Centre, GEOG 4030Y - Community-Based Research In Geography
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How Did the Turtle Cross the Road: A Turtle Road Mortality and Mitigation Study
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The purpose of the present research was to identify areas of high turtle road mortality, known as hotspots, in order to determine what steps can be taken to help reduce the number of endangered turtle species killed on Ontario roadways. The project was completed by collecting data on turtle locations and using ArcGIS mapping software, by Esri, to determine hotspot locations along a specific highway in Ontario. Once hotspots were determined, examination of literature was conducted to determine the best way to prevent road mortality. Finally, individuals from government and non-for-profit organizations focused on turtle road mortality were interviewed to help determine what is a realistic plan to combat turtle road mortality.
In the area of focus, 4 hotspot locations were observed, and the most effective mitigation measures were determined to be a combination of a culvert and a drift fence. In terms of implementation, the jurisdiction over a roadway and whether mitigation measures will be put into place belongs to the proper road authority. However, when road construction impacts an endangered species, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry can enforce, under the Ontario Endangered Species Act, the road authority to implement mitigation measures. Throughout this project, areas for future research such as improving communication between groups involved in turtle road mortality, were also identified and noted., By Alison Flint, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre; Supervising Professor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson; Trent Community Research Centre, FRSC 4080Y - Community-Based Research Project
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TCCBE local food sourcing project
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Kait McGill. --, Completed for: Benjamin Laurie at the Seasoned Spoon ; Supervising Professor: Paula Anderson, Trent University., Date of project submission: December 2006., ERST/CAST 334H: The Canadian Food System: A Community Development Approach.
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