WELCOMECHAIR’S MESSAGE

I would like to personally welcome each of you to the 13th annual A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium. We have a very interesting and stimulating program laid out for you over the next three days so sit back,buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Arthur D Latornell was a mentor and friend who had asignificant influence on my life and career as he didmany others. It is a privilege and a pleasure to Chair thisannual event that carries on Art’s concern for the naturalenvironment and his ongoing commitment to connectconservationists – young and old alike!

Art had strong connections to Conservation Authorities and the University of Guelphwhich are recognized through the involvement of Conservation Ontario and the Centre for Land and Water Stewardship. There are several sponsoringorganizations involved in this conference and thanks goes to the Ontario Government,Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Telus, Ducks Unlimitedand the Ontario Heritage Trust. I also want to thank the Steering Committee membersrepresenting so many organizations for their tireless volunteer effort that make thisevent happen year after year.

Our world is constantly evolving and changing. The impact we are now having on our climate and our landscape, however, are so significant that everyone needs to sit up and pay attention. I recently had the opportunity to view the documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” which chronicles Al Gore’s efforts to raise awareness of climate change. He notes that while some folks still deny it’s happening others have simply gone right into the despair mode. With the Latornell Symposium we are going to find a place between those two extremes.

We have developed various streams under our theme of “Creating a Climate forChange”. These will provide you with factual information and current science on thistopic, as well as practical applications that each of you can use to effect change onyour own or in those around you. This is truly one of those situations where actinglocally can make a difference globally! As “An Inconvenient Truth” shows, all is nothopeless. We can reduce our CO2 contributions and lessen the effects of climatechange. So ask some tough questions, while you are here then go back home and share your knowledge so we can all make a difference!

Dick Hunter, Chair13th Annual A.D. Latornell Symposium Steering Committee

SYMPOSIUMPARTNERS

Ministry of the EnvironmentMinistry of Natural ResourcesMinistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

CONFERENCE MANAGEMENTCHAIR Richard Hunter, Otonabee Conservation AuthorityPAST-CHAIR Chris Hachey, Grey Sauble Conservation AuthoritySYMPOSIUM COORDINATOR Pierre Paquette, Allset Inc.SECRETARY Stephanie Morton, University of GuelphREGISTRAR Teresa ColeHOTEL & FACILITIES COORDINATOR Barbara Mackenzie-Wynia, Ontario Nature

STEERING COMMITTEEAndrea McLeod, City ofMississauga and Representativeof the Association ofMunicipalities of Ontario

Jane Lewington, ConservationOntario

Don Pearson, ConservationOntario

Ron Scott, Dream AuctionCoordinator

Clare Mitchell, Ducks UnlimitedCanada

Merebeth Switzer, DucksUnlimited Canada

John Ferguson, McMasterUniversity

Stewart Hilts, University ofGuelph

Janet Jardine, Fisheries andOceans Canada

Kathy Menyes, Hamilton RegionConservation Authority

Mary Stack, Niagara PeninsulaConservation Authority

Kim Gavine, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation

Tara Borwick, Ontario Federationof Anglers and Hunters

Francine MacDonald, OntarioFederation of Anglers and Hunters

Tony Buszynski, Ontario Heritage Trust

Hugh Simpson, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Paul Smith, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Chris Lemieux, Ministry of Natural Resources, NaturalSpaces Program

Carole Seysmith, OntarioStewardship, Ministry of Natural Resources

John Lackey, Soil and WaterConservation Society

Peter Mitchell, University ofGuelph

Jennifer Howley, Upper ThamesRiver Conservation Authority

Barbara Veale, Grand RiverConservation Authority

John Cottrill, Ministry of Natural Resources

Steve Wilkins, OntarioStewardship, Ministry of Natural Resources

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Dick Hunter, Chair

Every year the Ontario Chapter of the Soil andWater Conservation Society (SWCS) invitesapplications from post-secondary studentsand practicing professionals in the field ofresource management to be considered forthe A.D. Latornell Award of Merit. The annual awards of $600 are funded through apermanent endowment fund from the estateof Arthur Latornell. The successful applicant or applicants are selected by a volunteercommittee and the award is presented at theA.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium.

The recipient of the 2006 Arthur D. LatornellAward of Merit from Soil and WaterConservation Society, Ontario is ValérieThibeault. Valérie is attending her first year atthe University of Ottawa studyingbiopharmaceuticals. She recently entered aregional science fair project on climate changewhere she was awarded a Gold Medal andbursary for an Outstanding Project.

Valérie is a resident of northern Ontario. She also enjoys curling and playing ringette at the Provincial level and volunteers with the Muscular Dystrophy Association raisingmoney for research.

There were no applications in the non-studentcategory this year.

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The A.D. Latornell ConservationSymposium is one of Ontario’s largestannual conferences focusing onenvironmental and conservation issues.Attracting over 1000 people over a three-day period, it has become a vibrantgathering of conservation professionalsfrom government and non-governmentorganizations alike. It is the single bestplace to hear up-to-date presentations on current conservation issues facingOntario.

The Symposium has been co-hosted from its inception by ConservationOntario and the Centre for Land andWater Stewardship at the University ofGuelph.

Each year, the Symposium is providedwith a generous donation from the A.D.Latornell Endowment Fund at theUniversity of Guelph.

This Symposium is held in the memory of Arthur Douglas Latornell, a leadingconservationist, who was dedicated tothe grassroots conservation movement in Southern Ontario. He was a strongmentor to young people who wereinterested in the field of conservation and he was an important promoter ofConservation Authorities across Ontario.

A.D. Latornell LogoThe A.D. Latornell logo was designed torepresent the significant aspects of Arthur Latornell’s life and legacy. The logois a silhouette of an ancient tree, whichrepresents the conservation of naturalresources and Arthur’s long-standinginterest in the natural world. Thebackground areas formed by the treetrunk contain the profiles of two people,a young student and a mentor.

A.D. LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM

AWARD OF MERITA.D. LATORNELL

YOUNG CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALSGRADUATION

Arthur D. Latornell

At the 2004 A.D. Latornell ConservationSymposium, the Centre for Land and WaterStewardship, University of Guelph, announcedthe Young Conservation Professionals CareerDevelopment Initiative (YCP-CDI). With thegoal of nurturing management and leadershipcapabilities among young professionals in land and water stewardship and conservation,the YCP-CDI involved emerging conservationleaders in experiential learning and trainingopportunities throughout 2005 and now2006.

The first year’s program was a great success,and year two has been equally outstanding.Here are the 2006 YCP-CDI programparticipants:

Karyn Cornfield – Mississippi-Rideau (Conservation Authorities) Source Water Protection

Jessica Paterson – ARDEA Research & Consulting

Barbara King – EcoScapes

Nancy Aspden – Kawartha Conservation Authority

Greg Bray – Nottawasaga Valley ConservationAuthority

Brenda Van Sleewen – Haliburton Highlands Trust,Ministry of Natural Resources

Christine Villegas – Ministry of Natural Resources

Pauline Quesnelle – Credit Valley ConservationAuthority

Dave Craig – Toronto & Region ConservationAuthority

Twyla Douaire – Ministry of Natural Resources

Joyce Chau – Citizen’s Environment Watch

Alex Phillips – Toronto & Region ConservationAuthority

Andrew Kett – Citizen’s Environment Watch

Jennifer Duggan – Consultant, Elora Centre forEnvironmental Excellence and Ignatius Old GrowthForest Project

Kelly Krauter – Evergreen

Jessika Corkum – Eco-Source EvergreenPartnership

Josh Van Wieren – St. Lawrence Islands NationalPark, Parks Canada Agency

Jamieson Dyer – Warsaw Caves

Katherine Grechuta – Centre for Land & WaterStewardship, University of Guelph

We are very grateful for the support ofConservation Ontario, the Latornell Fund, the Richard Ivey Foundation and theSustainability Network. In addition, thesecond year of this program would not havebeen possible without the time generouslydonated by many conservation professionalswho helped with advice and the delivery ofworkshops.

For more information about the YCP-CDI,contact Peter Mitchell, Centre for Land andWater Stewardship, University of Guelph byphone at 519-824-4120 ext. 58329, or e-mail claws@uoguelph.ca.

Valérie Thibeault

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8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration

10:00 am - 12:00 noon OPENING PLENARY SESSIONWelcoming remarks by Don Pearson, Conservation Ontario and Stewart Hilts, University of GuelphGreetings by Fred Nix, Chair, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

Keynote SpeakersDavid Pearson, Laurentian UniversityJoseph Heath, Author of ‘Rebel Sell’Lori Stahlbrand, Author of ‘Local Flavor Plus’

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm Lunch & Keynote SpeakerBob Williard, Author of ‘The Sustainability Advantage’

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONSW1A Climate Change and the Great LakesW1B Working Together: Effective Consultation for Source

Protection PlanningW1C Invasive SpeciesW1D Sustainability for ChangeW1E National and Provincial Stewardship TrendsW1F Managing Ontario's Forests Under Climate ChangeW1G Communicating our Environmental Challenge:

Climate Change

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONSW2A Climate Change & Intense Storms - Emergency Response

and Long Range PlanningW2B Working Together: Effective Research for Water ProtectionW2C Endangered SpeciesW2D The Challenge of GrowthW2E The Agricultural Policy Framework and BeyondW2F Forest Management at the Community Level

Language of Sustainability

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Wine & Cheese Event – Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Harvest BanquetSoil & Water Conservation Society Award of Merit PresentationSpecial Graduation of Young Conservation Professionals Program 2006

Keynote Speaker:Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Inuit Circumpolar Conference

8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration

8:30 am - 10:00 am CONCURRENT SESSIONST1A In Search of Integrated Watershed ManagementT1B Start at the Beginning - Watershed CharacterizationT1C Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecological

Function - A Global PerspectiveT1D Applying Sustainability ConceptsT1E Surveys Says - Farmers & Landowners: Who Are We? What

Do We Want?T1F Innovations in Fisheries Management: Fisheries RenewalT1G Developing Effective Strategies to Reach Decision-MakersT1H Revenue Generation

10:30 am - 12 noon CONCURRENT SESSIONST2A Watershed Planning, Management and AdaptationT2B Water Budget Activities in Support of Source

Protection PlanningT2C Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecological

Function - A Local PerspectiveT2D Infrastructure Management and Sustainability - Making It WorkT2E Real Life Experiences: Farmers, Landowners and Their LandT2F Implications of Climate Change for Fisheries of Ontario and

the Great Lakes BasinT2G Understanding Rural Values In Order to Reach Rural AudiencesT2H The Power of Partnerships

12:00 noon Address by The Honourable Laurel Broten, Ontario Minister of the Environment

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Pioneer LuncheonSpecial annual recognition to individuals for theirlongtime commitment to conservation

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONST3A Key Concepts in Ontario HydrologyT3B Moving Collaboration Initiatives Forward: Panel DiscussionT3C Natural Heritage Planning and ManagementT3D Environmentalism Where is Nature? Going Wild About CitiesT3E Rural Ontario’s Future: A Panel Discussion on Rural Grievances,

Causes & Solutions T3F Adapting to Altered DirectivesT3G Building A Case for Sustainable Education in OntarioT3H Reducing Our Impact

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Student Poster Display & Competition

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dream Auction - Live Auction with Auctioneer Don McKay and Host, Auction Coordinator, Ron Scott

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gala Banquet & Entertainment (Comedian, Johnny Bagpipes Johnston)

8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration

7:00 am - 8:00 am Conservation BreakfastKeynote Speaker: Johanne Gélinas, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development for Canada

8:30 am - 10:00 am CONCURRENT SESSIONSF1A Recent Advances in Conservation Authorities’ Traditional

Monitoring ProgramsF1B Agricultural Tile Drainage Part 1F1C Ecological Goods and ServicesF1D Sustainable TransportationF1E Best Management Practices: The Next GenerationF1F The Business of Conservation Authorities as it Relates to

Information TechnologyF1G Innovation in Education

10:30 am - 12 noon CONCURRENT SESSIONSF2A Recent Advances in Conservation Authorities’ Benthic

Monitoring ProgramsF2B Agricultural Tile Drainage Part 2F2C Land Securement F2D Energy - Where Are We Going on Capacity and Consumption ?F2E North, South, East, West: Stewardship's DirectionF2F Technology Solving Business ProblemsF2G Multicultural Diversity and Environmental Education

12:00 noon - 1:30 pm LunchKeynote Speaker:David Phillips, Environment Canada

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The A.D. Latornell ConservationSymposium Grant was established inmemory of Arthur Latornell to providesupport for deserving students and activemembers of the conservation communityso that they may attend the annualSymposium. The funds are raised at theprevious year’s Symposium DreamAuction. The aim of the Grant is to awardsuccessful applicants with the funds tocover registration and accommodationsfor the Symposium.

Any individual registered in a Canadianuniversity or college, or affiliated withnon-government/community organizationis eligible to apply. This year, 15 recipientswere awarded funds to attend theSymposium.

Funds for the grants are made availablethrough the fundraising efforts of theDream Auction held annually at theSymposium.

Organizations and individuals may alsoprovide donations to this fund bycontacting:

Conservation OntarioP.O. Box 11, 120 Bayview ParkwayNewmarket, ON L3Y 4W3Tel.: (905) 895-0716Fax: (905) 895-0751E-mail: info@conservation-ontario.on.ca

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DAY 1, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

10:30 - 12:00 PM PLENARY SESSION/KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

David Pearson Laurentian University

More Than Warming

Science has given us all the evidencewe need to foresee disruption of themajor natural systems on the planet,especially climate. Business as usualis not an option.

Joseph HeathAuthor of ‘Rebel Sell’

Ethical Economic Approaches to Pollution

Two approaches to the question ofpollution are considered: the first, amoralizing approach, focusing uponregulatory prohibition, and thesecond, an economic approach,focusing upon “true cost” pricing.Neither is entirely satisfactory, and soa plea for a hybrid approach will bepresented.

Lori StahlbrandAuthor of ‘Local Flavour Plus’

Going the distance so our food doesn’t have to: the LocalFlavour Plus approach.

Climate Change and the food we eatare integrally connected. Find outhow a local sustainable food systemcan help to minimize this connectionwhile revitalizing rural economies.

Bob Willard Author of the Sustainability Advantage and The Next Sustainability WaveThe Sustainability Business Case: Turning Green Into GoldBusinesses are under increasing pressure from customers, investors,employees, legislators, banks, and insurance companies to embracesocial and environmental responsibility. This presentation will show thebenefits of proactively capturing opportunities and avoiding risksassociated with sustainability issues.

10:00 - WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS (CONSERVATION DOME)

Richard (Dick) Hunter, Chair, A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium (Master of Ceremonies)

Richard (Dick) Hibma, Chair, Conservation Ontario

Stewart Hilts, Associate Dean of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph

Greetings by Fred Nix, Chair, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

2006PROGRAM DETAILS

DREAM AUCTION

GRANTA.D. LATORNELL

The A.D. Latornell Symposium SteeringCommittee will be sponsoring the annualDream Auction during the Banquet Dinner.The items will be ready for viewing andsilent bidding as of 4 pm on Thursday,November 16, 2006 in the ConservationDome. This event is a wonderful way tosupport the fundraising efforts for the A.D. Latornell Grant which provides funds to assist students, non-for-profitorganizations and volunteers in attending the Symposium.

There are many ways to get involved inthe Dream Auction and it’s never too early or too late. Whether it is settingaside your own quality items for donation,soliciting donations from others,sponsoring or seeking sponsors, orbidding, bidding higher and buying, we appreciate your efforts.

Come and join the fun!

12:00 - 2:00 PM LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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DAY 11SUSTAINABLE PLANNING STEWARDSHIP RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

(FORESTRY)ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION & COMM.

SUSTAINABILITY FOR CHANGEMODERATOR: IRV MARUCEL

Sustainability is primarily anethical concept aboutvaluing and protecting theinterests of present andfuture generations.Yet, there is growingrecognition that the pursuitof prosperity (economicwealth) may be in conflictwith protecting posterity(present and futuregenerations) and ecologicalhealth. What is therelationship betweeneconomic wealth andsustainability? How canthings change so as to uniteeconomic and ecologicalgoals? This session exploresthe challenge of changinghuman behaviour and thefulcrums for motivating it.

Heeding the Aboriginal SpiritWilliam Woodworth,Six Nations

Wayne Roberts,City of Toronto

Accounting NaturalCapital: Water As An ExampleEd Hanna,DSS ManagementConsultants Inc.

NATIONAL AND PROVINCIALSTEWARDSHIP TRENDSMODERATOR:JILLAYNE PEERS

Collaboration amongcommunity-basedorganizations helps toenhance knowledge andcapacity, reduceduplication and maximizeresults. This session willhighlight some of the waysin which organizationsinvolved in communitystewardship at thenational, provincial andlocal levels are workingtogether to share theirexpertise and resources ina way that will meet theneeds of landowners andhelp reach our collectivestewardship goals.

National Conference inNewfoundland,Results/Outcomes Owen Williams, Ministry ofNatural Resources

Update onStewardship Networkof OntarioSteve Wilkins, Ministry ofNatural Resources/OntarioStewardship

Rural LandownerStewardship InitiativeDoug van Hemessen,Wetland Habitat Fund

Nature Count$ Amy Handyside, Ministry ofNatural Resources

MANAGING ONTARIO'SFORESTS UNDER CLIMATECHANGEMODERATOR:BRENDA VAN SLEEWEN

As scientists improvepredictive models to help usunderstand the potentialimpacts of climate changeon our forests, it isimportant that forestmanagers incorporate thisinformation into futurelandscape-level plans toensure the long term healthand biodiversity of ourchanging forests.This session will offerinsight into how suchmodelling is taking placeand ways in which forestand species managementactivities are adapting tothese predictions.

Models to help assessand mitigate climatechange impacts onOntario’s forests Dan McKenney, Great LakesForestry Centre

Managing Forestsunder Climate Change -The need to practicesustainable forestry Mark Richardson, EasternOntario Model Forest

Restoring Forests UnderClimate Change - Fromspecies selection toseed source Barb Boysen, Forest GeneConservation Association

COMMUNICATING OURENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE:CLIMATE CHANGEMODERATOR: DAVID MORRIS

Communicating aboutClimate Change is achallenge because of thedifferent opinions about thisissue. This session will look at some of thecommunication andeducation challenges facedby different organizationswhen discussing a movingtarget such as ClimateChange.

Lessons Learned AboutEngaging TargetAudiences AroundClimate Change Jennifer Penney,Clean Air Partnership

Challenges toCommunicating aboutClimate ChangeDon Haley, Toronto andRegion ConservationAuthority

Tips and Tricks from aClimate ChangeEvangelistJennifer Duggan, ClimateChange Connection

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GREAT LAKESMODERATOR: JILLIAN SMITH

The Great Lakes Basin ismanaged by two significantinternational agreements - the Great Lakes Charter and theGreat Lakes Water QualityAgreement. Climate change,federal, state, provincial and localissues and actions affect bothwater quality and water quantityin these international waters.This session will presentresearch, issues,facts and views on the future management of the GreatLakes ecosystems.

Changes in RainfallRegimes - Implications for Water Quality Jim Bruce, Soil and WaterConservation Society

Great Watersheds,Great Lakes Gail Krantzberg,McMaster University

Great Lakes Charter -Update Rob Messervey, Ministry ofNatural Resources

WORKING TOGETHER:EFFECTIVE CONSULTATION FOR SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNINGMODERATOR: MEREDITH WALKER

Effective locally-driven decision-making comes about as a result ofmeaningful and collaborativeconsultation with a range ofstakeholders. This session will lookat new research aroundconsultation best practices as wellas delve into some of the concernsand needs of specific stakeholderswho will help to ensure atransparent source protectionplanning consultation process.

Assessing Collaborative andIntegrated WaterManagement in the MaitlandRiver Watershed Cecilia Ferreyra, University of Guelph

Building Partnerships forSource Protection PlanningKeith Sherman, Severn SoundEnvironmental Association

National Lands and WaterInformation SystemJulie Leese, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

INVASIVE SPECIES MODERATOR:TREMAYNE STATON-KENNEDY

Species invasions are anincreasing threat to thebiodiversity of Ontario’s forestedand aquatic ecosystems which isexacerbated by other stressorssuch as climate change, land usepractices, etc. This session willfocus on opportunities andinnovative solutions forprevention, management andcontrol of invasive species.

Towards A ProvincialInvasive Plant Strategy Michael Irvine, Ministry of NaturalResources

Implications of ClimateChange on Invasions inForested Ecosystems andManagement StrategiesDawn Bazely, York University

Development of RapidResponse Plans to SpeciesInvasions: The PefferlawBrook Round GobyEradication ProjectJason Borwick, Ministry of NaturalResources

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THE CHALLENGE OF GROWTHMODERATOR: IRV MARUCEL

In June 2006, the OntarioGovernment released itsgrowth plan for the GreaterGolden Horseshoe “Places toGrow”. The plan calls for amajor shift in the way weplan and manage ouractivities and provides a set of policies intended tomitigate sprawl by enhancinginfrastructure, integrating andimproving transit systems,protecting natural resourcesand strengthening localgovernment. This sessionexplores the challenges andopportunities associated withimplementing this plan.

Jason Thorne, Ministry ofPublic Infrastructure Renewal

The Politics ofExperience

Lynn Morrow, Novae ResUrbis

Assessing Ontario’sProgress on BuildingSustainable UrbanCommunitiesMark Winfield, PembinaInstitute

THE AGRICULTURAL POLICYFRAMEWORK AND BEYONDMODERATOR: HIDA MANNS

The 2005 launch of theFederal-Provincial AgriculturalPolicy Framework offers astrategy to build prosperitywithin the agricultural sectorwhile achieving environmentaland other goals. One of thefive elements of the strategyis the environmentalcomponent which aims toposition Canada as a worldleader in environmentallyresponsible agriculturalproduction. This resulted inenhanced programs andsupport for agriculturalbeneficial managementpractices and stewardship,such as the renewedEnvironmental Farm PlanProgram, Greencover andothers. This session willoutline on-the-groundprogress to date and discussthe process to review theseprograms for a possible nextgeneration of programming.

Progress onEnvironmental Farm Planand On-Farm ActionAndrew Graham, Ontario Soiland Crop ImprovementAssociation and Paul Smith,Ministry of Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs

Agri-EnvironmentalPrograms - A FederalPerspectiveMaxine Kingston, Agriculture& Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture andWatershed Stewardship

Jo-Anne Rzadki, ConservationOntario

FOREST MANAGEMENT ATTHE COMMUNITY LEVELMODERATOR:RICHARD GRZESIK

As we work towardsunderstanding the futureimpacts of climate changeon our forests, we must alsoengage communities inprograms that raiseawareness of the economicand social values of forestsand ensure support forfuture management andsustainability efforts.This session offers rural,urban and agriculturalperspectives on the value offorests and uniqueexamples of howcommunities are working toengage citizens insustainable forestmanagement activities.

Renfrew County Forest StewardshipDiscussion PaperMitch Baldwin, RenfrewCounty Stewardship Council

Wellington CountyGreen Legacy Programand Tree NurseryMark Van Patter and Rob Johnson, WellingtonCounty

Woodlot ManagementRevenues Compared toTraditional Cash Crops -Case Studies ShowGreater Profits fromTimberSteve Bowers, HuronStewardship Council andTerry Schwan, Ministry ofNatural Resources

LANGUAGE OFSUSTAINABILITYMODERATOR:DAVID MORRIS

One of the challengesfor communicatorstoday is making surethat your messaging isrelevant to targetedstakeholders. There areterms, approaches andperspectives that aremore effective and thissession will providesome suggestions forcommunication andeducation staff toconsider when craftingtheir messages.

How to Get YourMessage Across

Paul Bueblis,Sustainability Network

Climate ChangeSolution: Advicefrom SustainabilityExpertsAysa September,Globescan Inc.

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT WATER NATURAL HERITAGE

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CLIMATE CHANGE & INTENSESTORMS - EMERGENCYRESPONSE AND LONG RANGE PLANNING

MODERATOR: CHRIS GIBB

Changes in atmosphericconditions have resulted insome extreme weatherconditions across Canada.In Ontario, these changes haveresulted in more frequent andintense storm events. Throughthe presentation of nationalresearch and case studies, thissession will examine futureclimate change trends, ourability to adapt to new publicsafety expectations, as well asthe implications to agingpublic infrastructure andemergency response.

Meeting TaxpayersExpectations - Knowledgeand Technology Joan Klaassen, EnvironmentCanada

Climate Change andFlooding - The StrategicApproach of the City ofHamiltonMary Lou Tanner, City ofHamilton

City of Peterborough -Emergency ResponseAdaptation Christina Riley, City ofPeterborough

WORKING TOGETHER: EFFECTIVERESEARCH FOR WATERPROTECTIONMODERATOR:KIRSTEN PINKERTON

Conducting research tounderstand underlying processesand risk factors is a critical part of developing robust agri-environmental regulation,policy and programs. Hear threeperspectives on initiativesconcerning nutrient managementscience and research in Ontario,and beyond.

Nutrient ManagementScience and ResearchIntroduction Pamela Joosse, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Provincial PerspectivePamela Joosse, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and RuralAffairs

Academic PerspectiveIvan O’Halloran, RidgetownCollege, University of Guelph

Federal PerspectiveDavid Lapen, Agriculture Agri-Food Canada

ENDANGERED SPECIESMODERATOR: LEE-ANN MILBURN

Because of unique southernOntario habitats and our largepopulation, Ontario is an area withthe greatest number of endangeredspecies in the country. Learn moreabout the forthcoming changes tothe provincial laws that willstrengthen species at risk and theirhabitats and hear about the worktaking place at the Federal level.

A New Era for EndangeredSpecies LegislationDebbie Ramsay, Ministry of NaturalResources

Madeline Austen,Environment Canada

Recovery of Aquatic Speciesat Risk in OntarioShawn Staton, Fisheries andOceans Canada

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5:30 -7:00 PMWine & CheeseExhibitor’s Gallery

7:00 - 9:00 PMHarvest DinnerConservation Dome

8:00 PMGraduation CeremonyYoung Conservation Professionals Programpresented by the University of Guelph

8:15 PMA.D. Latornell Award of Meritpresented by Soil and Water Conservation Society

8:30 PM Keynote Guest Speaker:Sheila Watt-CloutierPast Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC)

Inuit and Climate Change: Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Hospitality SuiteRooms 1-2-3

TTHHAANNKK YYOOUU TTOO OOUURR SSPPEEAAKKEERRSS!!Each year, a charitable donation is made by the A.D. LatornellConservation Symposium on behalf of the many speakers who enrichour program. The donation is made to a non-profit or charitableorganization that reflects the theme and values of the Symposium.

This year, to celebrate our 13th annual Symposium, we are pleased tomake the donation to Green Cross Canada whose mandate is to dealwith environmental emergencies or potential catastrophes as a resultof conflicts.

There are several elements to this program, from post-conflictenvironmental clean-up to conflict resolution around shared naturalresources, especially fresh water.

Green Cross International was formed in 1993 as a follow-up to theneeds and problems identified at the Rio Earth Summit a year earlier.As its name implies, the vision for Green Cross is to become an“environmental Red Cross” - to do for the environment what the Red Cross does for humanitarian issues. Recognizing the importantrole that Green Cross plays internationally, and its potential to address major global environmental problems, a Canadian affiliate ofGreen Cross International was created in 2006. Green Cross Canadawill address major environmental issues requiring coordinatedinternational action, and in the prevention, mitigation andrehabilitation of potentially catastrophic environmental events,international and domestic. Its main activities will be focused aroundConsequences of Conflicts and Consequences of Disasters.

Green Cross Canada will be actively involved in the Green Cross International Legacy of the Cold War program and it will initiate anew program to reduce the effect of catastrophic events (hurricanes,tsunamis, forest fires, oil spills, and industrial accidents) throughprevention, early intervention and rehabilitation.

For more information on Green Cross International go towww.gci.ch

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SURVEY SAYS - FARMERS &LANDOWNERS: WHO AREWE? WHAT DO WE WANT?MODERATOR: HIDA MANNS

In June 2006 WildlifeHabitat Canada (WHC)released the results of their National Survey onEcological Goods andServices. Participants weresurveyed about theirattitudes and behaviourstowards ecological goodsand services in an effort tosupport policy developmentat the national level.As anticipated, the surveyresults highlight thatfarmers and ranchers make considerable efforts to steward their land andmitigate environmentalrisks.

Also in 2006, Dr. Milburn,funded by the NaturalSpaces Program, conductedresearch to develop regionalprofiles of the rural non-farm landowners acrosssouthern Ontario. Theseprofiles will greatly helpconservation organizationsand agencies in thedevelopment of the mosteffective structure, contentand approaches forstewardship programs.

Come and learn what thesurveys said and whatchallenges lie ahead inadopting moreenvironmentally soundpractices.

National SurveyLynn McIntyre, WildlifeHabitat Canada

Landowner Profiles Lee-Anne Milburn,University of Guelph

INNOVATIONS IN FISHERIESMANAGEMENT: FISHERIESRENEWALMODERATOR:JILLAYNE PEERS

The indigenous fish faunaof the Great Lakes havesuffered well-documentedlosses. Current innovativeand collaborative efforts toreintroduce or rehabilitatenative fishes in the GreatLakes and their tributarieswill be explored.

Deep Water CiscoeRestoration in LakeOntario Ted Schaner, Ministry ofNatural Resources

Management ofAmerican eel on theslippery slopeAlastair Mathers, Ministry ofNatural Resources

The Lake OntarioAtlantic SalmonRestoration Program -Bringing Back theSalmonChris Robinson, OntarioFederation of Anglers andHunters

DEVELOPING EFFECTIVESTRATEGIES TO REACHDECISION-MAKERSMODERATOR: NEHA CHUGH

In order to be effective inplanning and deliveringenvironmental programs andinitiatives, it's critical tounderstand the decision-makers’ perspective. Thissession will look at reachingdecision-makers inmunicipalities, in theprovincial arena and withinFirst Nations organizations.

CommunicationsStrategies that ReachDecision-MakersBrian Lambie, RedbrickCommunications Inc.

Reaching Decision-Makers: Partnershipsand PrimersElizabeth Everhardus,Pollution Probe

EffectiveCommunications with First NationCommunitiesJim Morris, Sioux LookoutFirst Nations Health Authority

REVENUE GENERATIONMODERATOR:KAREN GALLANT

Where can we find newdollars to assist withmaintaining our parksand natural areas? Thissession will focus onnew approaches andsharing ideas aboutrevenue generation.

Binbrook ConservationArea makes a splashwith customers

Darcy Baker, NiagaraPeninsula ConservationAuthority

Collecting Fees with“Pay and Display”Parking Systems

Perry Sisson,Central Lakes OntarioConservation

Breakout Delegates will move intosmaller groups todiscuss other individualrevenue generatinginitiatives. Each groupwill create a top 10 listand contacts to sharewith the larger group.

See Parks ExpoFloorplan on Page28 of this Program.

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IN SEARCH OF INTEGRATED WATERSHEDMANAGEMENTMODERATOR: ERIC ACS

Integrated watershedmanagement is dynamicand is adaptable tochanging social, economicand environmentalconditions. This sessionwill present differentperspectives relevant toachieving integratedwatershed management:from tackling nationalwater policy, to researchon barriers and keyconsiderations, toimplementing it on theground.

Examination of theState of Water Policyin Canada & links toWatershedManagement Rick Findlay, PollutionProbe

Opportunities andChallenges toachieving IntegratedWatershedManagement Barbara Veale, Grand RiverConservationAuthority/University of Waterloo

Integrating WaterManagement at theWatershed Level - A CA Perspective Paul Lehman, MississippiValley ConservationAuthority

START AT THE BEGINNING -USING WATERSHEDCHARACTERIZATION FORSOURCE PROTECTIONPLANNING IN ONTARIOWATERSHEDSMODERATOR: JILLIAN SMITH

The WatershedCharacterizationcomponent of theAssessment Reportincludes consolidatinginformation on watershednatural features andsystems, populationdistribution, and land use.This session will providean overview of theguidelines as well asfeature the results fromWatershedCharacterization activitiesin three conservationauthority watersheds.

Highlights of MOE’sWatershedCharacterizationTechnical Guidelines.A brief overview ofthe type ofinformation requiredby the guidelinesJennifer Havelock,Conservation Ontario

Case Study - ACollaborativeApproach toWatershedCharacterization Glenda Rodgers, TrentConservation Coalition

WatershedCharacterization CaseStudy - A NorthernPerspective Judy Sewell, NickelDistrict ConservationAuthority

Case Study - StepsForward fromWatershedCharacterization Cathie Brown, Ausable-Bayfield - Maitland ValleyPartnership

CLIMATE CHANGEIMPACTS ONBIODIVERSITY ANDECOLOGICAL FUNCTION -A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE MODERATOR:KIRSTEN PINKERTON

Climate change is one ofthe most significant globalchallenges facing societyand the environment today.Most natural ecosystems,both on land and in thesea, are at risk of beingaffected by climatechange. This session willlook at some globalexamples of how climatechange is impacting ournatural heritage areas andsystems.

Global Warming andExtinction of EndemicSpecies fromBiodiversity Hotspots Jay Malcolm, University of Toronto

Climate Change andImpacts on ForestsDave DeYoe, Bio-TrendSystems Inc.

Climate Change andSome EmergingAxions for Life in the21st CenturyPaul Gray, Ministry ofNatural Resources

APPLYING SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTSMODERATOR:KATHY GRECHUTA

How can we translatethe concept ofsustainability intoaction? This sessionoutlines practicalapproaches and casestudies whichillustrate how we canrealistically move fromtheory to practice.

SustainabilityAssessment:Making the WorldBetter, OneUndertaking At A TimeRobert Gibson,University of Waterloo

From Planning toActionSarah Peckford, Townof Caledon

Kevin Eby, RegionalMunicipality ofWaterloo

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REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES:FARMERS, LANDOWNERSAND THEIR LANDMODERATOR:KATHY GREHUTA

This session will focus onreal life farmer andlandowner experiences.Hear directly fromEnvironmental Farm Planparticipants and a RuralNon-Farm landowner whohas implemented aconservation plan. Learnabout the benefits andchallenges of managingone’s own land - whatworks and what doesn’t!

Stuart Reimer, Grape andGreenhouse FlowerProducer

Peter Harvey, Cash Crop andSheep Producer

Ron Millen, Farmer

Gord Guenther, Farmer

IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATECHANGE FOR FISHERIES OFONTARIO AND THE GREATLAKES BASIN MODERATOR: CHRIS GIBB

Assessing the potentialimpacts of climate changeon fresh waters and theirfish assemblages providesinsight to a new array offisheries and fish habitatmanagement issues thatcould arise if climatechange proceeds asanticipated.

Impacts of ClimateChange on Fish of theGreat Lakes BasinBrian Shuter, Ministry ofNatural Resources

Impact of ClimateChange and AdaptationStrategies onFreshwater CoastalWetland FishAssemblagesSue Doka, Fisheries andOceans Canada

Implications of ClimateChange for Lake TroutFisheries in OntarioLakesDavid Evans, Ministry ofNatural Resources

UNDERSTANDING RURALVALUES IN ORDER TO REACHRURAL AUDIENCESMODERATOR: DAVID MORRIS

Identifying and reaching ruralpeople and agencies iscritical to promotingbehaviour or attitudinalchanges at the mostimportant level - thegrassroots. This session willlook at three agencies whowork regularly with ruralaudiences and highlight whatthey have found to berelevant messaging orapproaches for this group.

Reaching/Understanding RuralAudiences Lately(RURAL)Keith Taylor, QuinteConservation

From the Farm Gate toIrate - CommunicatingDirectly with FarmersJamie Boles, OntarioCattlemen’s Association

Play Offense. Get YourMessage Out.Crystal Mackay, Ontario FarmAnimal Council

THE POWER OFPARTNERSHIPS MODERATOR:KAREN GALLANT

This session will examinehow partnerships canassist with delivering vitalprograms and services.

“Friends Of”groups to enhance the educational,recreational andresource managementprograms of OntarioParksGary Forma, TourismMarketing PartnershipOntario Parks

Partners Promote aHealthy LivingDavid Francis, HuroniaTrails and Greenways

Breakout Delegates will be placed in smaller groups todiscuss other individualpartnerships that havebeen successful. Eachgroup will create a top 10 list and contacts toshare with the largergroup.

See Parks ExpoFloorplan on Page 28of this Program.

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WATERSHED PLANNING,MANAGEMENT &ADAPTATIONMODERATOR:MEREDITH WALKER

The challenges towatershed planning andmanagement facingnatural resourcemanagers today relate to fully engaging thepublic and key sectorstakeholders indeveloping actionableplans that will assist inprotecting, restoring andmanaging our naturalresources in light ofcompeting land interests.This session will provideinsight into 3 differentwatershed planninginitiatives at variousstages of implementation,with unique watershedsand unique watershedissues for managers andthe community toaddress.

Laurel CreekWatershed Study -Implementation andAdaptation Denise McGoldrick, Cityof Waterloo

Twenty Mile CreekWatershed Plan Jennifer Durley, NiagaraPeninsula ConservationAuthority

Rideau LakesWatershedManagement Plan Lynn Preston, RideauValley ConservationAuthority

WATER BUDGET ACTIVITIESIN SUPPORT OF SOURCEPROTECTION PLANNINGMODERATOR:JILLIAN SMITH

A water budget is aquantitative representation ormodel that identifies howmuch water is available andshows how water movesthrough a watershed. Thissession will review theProvincial guidelines forwater budget development,as well as the successes andchallenges encountered intheir development.

Applying Water BudgetGuidelinesMike Garraway, Ministry ofNatural Resources

Developing A WaterBudget - MattagamiRegion CA Case Study Steve Usher, Gartner LeeHarold Schroeter, Schroeterand Associates Joe Evers, Mattagami RegionConservation Authority

Water Budget WorkImplications forMunicipalities:Challenges &Opportunities Eric Hodgins, Region ofWaterloo

A Reviewers Perspective andConceptual Geological ModelsDavid Sharpe, GeologicalSurvey of Canada

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTSON BIODIVERSITY ANDECOLOGICAL FUNCTION - A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE MODERATOR:BRENDA VAN SLEEWEN

Both aquatic and terrestrialecosystems are beingaffected by climatechange. When the climatechanges, species reactdifferently; some thrivewhile some diminish. Thissession will examine theeffects of climate changeon local habitats and willtalk about the need forappropriate measures todeal with climate change.

Climate Change andBiodiversityConservation inFragmentedLandscapes Ken Towle, GanaraskaRegion ConservationAuthority

Affects of ClimateChange on AquaticEcosystems inSouthern Ontario Cindy Chu, Trent University

Mike Cadman, CanadianWildlife Service

INFRASTRUCTUREMANAGEMENT ANDSUSTAINABILITY -MAKING IT WORKMODERATOR: TREMAYNESTATON-KENNEDY

Our climate ischanging. How can wecope with thechanges? This sessionwill examine the needto identify and developappropriate adaptiveinfrastructuremanagementtechniques to deal withthe impacts of climatechange, and willshowcase examples ofwork all ready beingdone to prepare forsome of the changes.

Water EnvironmentAssociation ofOntario: Missionand RecentInitiativesCarl Bodimeade,Water EnvironmentAssociation of Ontario

Michael D’Andrea,City of Toronto

The Living City:TRCA’s Response toClimate ChangeBrian Denney,Toronto and RegionConservation Authority

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PIONEER AAWARD LLUNCHEON

PIONEERSAddress by The Honourable Lauren Broten Ministry of the Environment

This award is designed to recognize

individuals who have demonstrated life-long,

outstanding contributions to the field of

conservation. They are recognized for their

innovation, leadership and dedication to the

conservation field. Either through their

personal activities and/or leadership, they

have gone beyond the call of duty or

responsibility to an employer, client or

their community. These individuals have

helped to celebrate and inspire innovation

in the conservation field and have made a

difference in their area of expertise.

Nominees have encouraged and motivated

others to take similar leadership roles

towards conservation work.

Nominations are reviewed and evaluated by

a special sub-committee of the Latornell

Steering Committee. The Pioneer Awards

will be presented to the recipients at a

special luncheon scheduled for Thursday,

November 16th in the Conservation Dome.

The Honourable Laurel BrotenMinister of the Environment

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Sally Beaton

Sally Beaton

Nominating Agency: Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Robert Bowles

Robert Bowles

Nominating Agency: Moon Point Homeowners Association

Ron Reid

Ron Reid

Nominating Agency: Ontario Nature

George S. Stormont

George S. Stormont

Nominating Agency: Grand River Conservation Authority

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RURAL ONTARIO'S FUTURE:A PANEL DISCUSSION ONRURAL GRIEVANCES,CAUSES & SOLUTIONSMODERATOR:KATHY GREHUTA

World market influences,trade agreements, economicdevelopment trends andever-changing legislation areamong factors posingunprecedented challenges tothe agricultural sector andrural communities in recentyears. Many believe there isa growing gap betweenurban and ruralcommunities. Despite thesepressures, farmers and ruralcommunities are finding newways to sustain theireconomic and environmentalsustainability. Threeinfluential communityleaders will explore thesechallenges and opportunitiesthrough an interactive andthought-provoking paneldiscussion.

Rural Ontario’s Future: A Panel Discussion onRural Grievances,Causes & SolutionsWayne Caldwell, Universityof Guelph

Farmers Perspective onConservationHowie Herrema, DurhamRegion Farmer

The Balance BetweenEconomics andEnvironmentalImplementationGord Surgeoner, OntarioAgri-Food Technologies

ADAPTING TO ALTEREDDIRECTIVESMODERATOR: TREMAYNESTATON- KENNEDY

Changes in aquaticresource policy at thefederal level have providedopportunities for a new wayto manage fish and fishhabitat in Ontario: currentdirections and status forDFO in a new era.

Moving Forward in aClimate of ChangeKaren Ralph, Fisheries andOceans Canada

What’s Happening inDrains? A review ofcurrent researchKatie Stammler, Universityof Western Ontario

Changing Legislationand Protecting Speciesat Risk: Mapping SARDistributions forResearch andManagementCarolyn Bakelaar, Fisheriesand Oceans Canada

Conservation &Protection: Where are we now?Brian Round, Fisheries andOceans Canada

BUILDING A CASE FORSUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONIN ONTARIOMODERATOR:LEE-ANN MILBURN

This session provides anopportunity to learn moreabout the United NationsDecade of Education forSustainable Development(2005-2014) and how somespecific initiatives are beingfollowed up in Ontario,possibly resulting in newenvironmental educationprogramming for ourschools.

Efforts Across Canadato Address the UnitedNations Decade of ESDElaine Rubinoff, ExecutiveDirector, Learning for aSustainable Future

Ontario ESD WorkingGroup- ProvincialPerspectiveMerebeth Switzer, OntarioWorking Group

REDUCING OUR IMPACTMODERATOR:KAREN GALLANT

Sustainable opportunitieswithin our parks andnatural areas requirecareful planning. Thissession will look at visitorimpacts and sustainablerecreation options.

Monitoring toSupport Planning andManagement inOntario Parks Tim Bellhouse,Ontario Parks

Following theFootsteps - AnInventory of Land Use IssuesHeather Yates, CreditValley Conservation

Bruce CountySustainable TrailsChris LaForest, Countyof Bruce

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KEY CONCEPTS INONTARIO HYDROLOGYMODERATOR: ERIC ACS

Recent concerns regardingwater management, sourcewater protection andclimate change demandthe identification of keyhydrologic flow vectors inour Ontario watersheds,including seasonal andspatial variability. Thissession will focus onsurface runoff,groundwater recharge and discharge andevapotransportation, alongwith discussion regardingthe implications of suchfindings to modeling andurbanization.

Key Components ofOntario HydrographyTrevor Dickinson, Universityof Guelph

Sandra Cooke, Grand RiverConservation Authority

Fundamentals inGanaraska RegionHydrologyMark Peacock, GanaraskaRegion ConservationAuthority

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MOVING COLLABORATIONINITIATIVES FORWARD:PANEL DISCUSSIONMODERATOR:KIRSTEN PINKERTON

What are the technicalfoundations for informationsharing across agencieswith an interest inConservation? How canthese components worktogether to provideintegrated conservationdata in Ontario? What is therole of various dataagencies in providing thisinformation?

Through a panel discussion,this session will look at theinitiatives and collaborationefforts between the variousagencies represented toanswer the abovequestions. The panel willdiscuss current andproposed informationmanagement tools, systemsand data across Ontario.

Jury Konga, Chair ofMunicipal GeoSpatialCoordinating Committeeand Town of Richmond Hill

A Recipe for DataSharingGraham Smith, Grand RiverConservation Authority

Ian Parrish, Ministry of theEnvironment

Sarah Rosolen, Non-Government Organization

NATURAL HERITAGEPLANNING ANDMANAGEMENT MODERATOR:DAVID MORRIS

Natural Heritage Planning isessential for effectiveconservation of naturalheritage systems. Thissession will look at threevery different examples ofnatural heritage strategies,systems and applicationsthat are being appliedacross Ontario.

Developing a NaturalHeritage SystemApproach for SouthernOntarioWilliam Martin, Ministry ofNatural Resources

Beyond Islands ofGreen - UsingConservation Scienceto Select and DesignCommunity-basedNature Reserves Ron Reid, CouchichingConservancy and Dan Kraus, NatureConservancy of Canada

Language of the LandTraditional EcologicalKnowledgeDavid Mackett, LakeSuperior First NationsDevelopment Trust

ENVIRONMENTALISM:WHERE IS NATURE? GOINGWILD ABOUT CITIESMODERATOR:NEHA CHUGH

Traditionalenvironmentalism hasimplied an antithesisbetween wilderness andhuman society (especiallyurban environments).Yet, with increasinggrowth of both cities andurban populations, howwe plan, build and live inurban environments isincreasingly crucial toachieving sustainability.Can environmentalism’straditional focus ondefending wildernessexpand to advocacy formore sustainable urbanlife as well? Bring yourcontributions to thisevolutionary question.

IntensifyingWilderness: Natureand Spirit in the CityPeter Timmerman, YorkUniversity

InterdisciplinaryApproaches toConservation: Success or Failure?Raymond Rogers,York University

Town and CountryRevisited

Frank Cunningham,University of Toronto

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4:00 PPM - SSTUDENT PPOSTER PPRESENTATIONSPart of the philosophy of the A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium is thesupport and mentoring of future conservationists. Each year, students fromOntario universities are invited to highlight their innovative research throughdisplay in the Conservation Dome. This is a great opportunity for them to share their work with professionals as well as for Symposium participants to learn about current academic research in the field of environmental science,technology and conservation. A special judging of the student posters bySymposium delegates will take place starting at 4 pm in the Conservation Dome.

Margaret E. ScottCivil Engineering, University of WaterlooWatershed Analysis of Nitrate Transport as a Result of Agricultural Inputsfor Varying Land Use/Land Cover and Soil Type

Titia PraamsmaCivil Engineering, Queen's UniversityUsing d18O and dD to Investigate Complex Groundwater-Surface WaterInteraction and Recharge in a Gneissic Terrain, Perth, Ontario

Andrew S. MedeirosBiology, York UniversityA Biogeographic Examination of Elimate Driven Impacts on Lakes andPonds of the Canadian Arctic

Christopher J. LemieuxGeography, University of WaterlooClimate Change and Ontario’s Provincial Parks: Potential Impacts andImplications for Policy, Planning and Management

Jillian M. SmithLand Resource Science, University of GuelphTemporal Dynamics of Greenhouse Gas Fluxes Linked to Soil BiophysicalProcesses and Management Practices

Meredith WalkerRural Planning Development, University of GuelphGroup Evaluation as a Process for Teambuilding and Collaboration forMulti-Stakeholder Working Groups in Source Water Protection Planning

Richard GrzesikRural Planning Development, University of GuelphLa Cordillera del Bálsamo, Santa Tecla, El Salvador: Manejo de Recursos Naturales

Sheila CollaYork UniversityThe Ecology and Conservation of Eastern North American Bumble Bees

Elyse Bustros-LussierEarth Science, University of OttawaIdentifying Groundwater Discharge in Rivers in Eastern Ontario using an ElectricalConductivity Drag Probe

Ariella OrbackRural Planning Development, University of GuelphNusagandi: Creating a Model for Autonomous Indigenous Management ofConservation and Ecotourism Projects

Hida MannsTrent UniversityDifferences Between Surface Mulch or Soil Addition with Corn Stalks andPaperfibre Biosolids

Katherine GrechutaRural Planning Development, University of GuelphCommunity Taking Ownership: Lake Huron Stewardship Manual

Mark EastmanMcGill UniversitySurface and Subsurface Phosphorus Losses from Agricultural Fields in Québec

Jillayne PeersRural Planning Development, University of GuelphLearning Through Collaboration: Communities of Practice and Stewardship Organizations

Rengina RahmanEarth Science, University of WaterlooWell Vulnerability Maps: An Approach to Measure the Impact of ContaminantSources on Wellfields

Chris PriddleGeography, University of Western OntarioResponding To Revolutionary Change: Can Watershed Management Adapt?

Stephanie MortonRural Planning Development, University of GuelphGender Issues in Assessment of Natural Resource Use: Water and Women inNortheastern Sri Lanka

Cassie BarkerUniversity of GuelphTesting the Waters: Mapping Communication and Learning in Ontario Water Management

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8:30 PMComedianJohnny “Bagpipes”Johnston

What do you get when high-energy

clean comedy meets the bagpipes?

You get Johnny “Bagpipes” Johnston -

a mixture of great comedy with a

twist of rock ‘n’ roll! More than just

plaid, Johnny “Bagpipes” Johnston

delivers his hilarious comedy

performance with a Scottish

twist that bowls audiences over.

9:30-12:00 AMHospitality Suite

(Rooms 1-2-3)

DAY 22THURSDAY, NNOVEMBER 116, 22006

Conservation Dome -Cash Barstarting at 4:00 PM

4:00-7:00 PMDream AuctionHosted by Ron ScottConservation Dome

This year’s Dream Auction theme is “Christmas”. Being that Christmasis just a month away, this year’s event is loaded with Christmas ideasand items for the whole family, friends and colleagues. Please join the festivities and support theAuction. All proceeds are invested in the Latornell Grant which providesfunds to assist students, not-for-profitorganizations and volunteers inattending the Symposium.

There are over 100 items to bid on!Some of our Live Auction items willinclude:

■ Latornell Wine Rack and Wine

■ Muskie Fishing and Holiday on Stoney Lake

■ Garden Swing Set

■ Luther Marsh Getaway

■ Peterborough Vacation Package

■ Potato Bin and Potatoes

4:00-5:30 PMInteractive - StudentPosters PresentationMaster of Ceremonies, Stewart Hilts, University ofGuelph

6:30-9:30 PMBanquet - Dream Auction

7:30 PMStudent Poster Winner AnnouncementDon Pearson, Conservation Ontario& Stewart Hilts, University of Guelph

8:00 PMLive AuctionAuctioneer Don McKay

All proceeds are provided to theA.D. Latornell Grant Fund.

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Johanne GélinasCommissioner of theEnvironment and SustainableDevelopment for Canada

Mark your calendar for the 2007 Symposium

November 14-16, 2007Nottawasaga InnAlliston, Ontario

Conservation Dome

7:00 am Breakfast (available only until 8 am)

8:00 am Keynote Addressby Johanne Gélinas

Presentation:2006 Report on Climate Change

Exhibitors

1. Spectrum Wireless Communications/Telus2. ABC Recreation3. McCarthy Signs4. MacKay Meters5. Stantec Consulting6. Somerville Seedlings7. Huronia Trails and Greenways8. Ontario Parks Association9. Fleming College – Centre for Alternative

Wastewater Treatment10. Brochure and Information Swap

LATORNELL SYMPOSIUMPARKS EXPO 2006ROOMS 1,2,3

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SUSTAINABLETRANSPORTATION MODERATOR:BRENDA VAN SLEEWEN

Transportation is afundamental requirementof modern society.Yet, is it also the basis of acceleratingenvironmental degradation(especially climatechange). How will humansociety adapt to ecologicallimits while meeting theirtransportation needs in themost sustainable way? Find out about the latestproblems, policies andprograms.

The Role of PublicTransit in SustainableTransportation:Opportunities andChallengesMichael Roschlau,Canadian Urban TransitAssociation

Four Pillars of TransitSustainabilityChris Kennedy, University of Toronto

Key challenges inAchieving MoreSustainableTransportationRichard Soberman,University of TorontoAssociate, TrimapCommunication Inc.

BEST MANAGEMENTPRACTICES: THE NEXTGENERATION MODERATOR:RICHARD GRZESIK

The Best ManagementPractices (BMP) Series havebeen extremely successfulin educating agriculturalproducers and rurallandowners alike aboutbeneficial stewardshippractices. The BMP Seriescontinues to expand withseveral new publications inthe works. This session willexplore how these topicswere identified, highlighttheir contents and outlinefuture applications.

The BMP Program &Progress Hugh Smith, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

AgroforestryPeter Roberts, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Greenhouse GasMitigation: Farming andClimate Change Ted Taylor, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Streamside Grazing: A Place for Cattle and Fish Jack Kyle, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

THE BUSINESS OF CAS ASIT RELATES TOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMODERATOR: ERIC ACS

This session is focusedtowards ConservationAuthority staff,stakeholders, andespecially management.Part 1 looks atConservation Authorityconcerns and issues, aswell as direction and visionaround informationtechnology. Topics includesustainable funding,concepts, design standardsand maintenance andenterprise GIS.

What is Enterprise GIS?Jarold Holland-Hibbert,Conservation Halton

Vision & Planning: The Business and aSustainable FundingModel for ITGeorge Sousa, Grand RiverConservation Authority

Municipal ModelTom Dufour, Essex RegionConservation Authority

INNOVATION INEDUCATIONMODERATOR:KIRSTEN PINKERTON

This session will explorewhat's new, innovative andwhat has been revitalized inenvironmental educationprogramming.

Greening Our SchoolsBrianne Wilson, NiagaraPeninsula ConservationAuthority

Into the Grate...Out to the Lake -Mississauga’s StormDrain AwarenessProgramAndrea McLeod, City ofMississauga

Down at the Pond: ACampaign to PromotePublic Wetlands Lynette Mader, DucksUnlimited

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RECENT ADVANCES INCONSERVATION AUTHORITIES’TRADITIONAL MONITORINGPROGRAMSMODERATOR: LEE-ANN MILBURN

Watershed monitoringprograms provide valuableinformation that assist inmaking management decisionsand evaluating changes inwatershed health over time.This session explores some ofOntario’s monitoring programs,and how the results of theseactivities have been shared ina professional atmosphere andwith the community.

Coordinated Monitoring:The Past, Present, andFutureJennifer Havelock,Conservation Ontario

Credit ValleyConservation’s ReportCard: Bringing It AllTogetherLoveleen Clayton and LynneParsons, Credit ValleyConservation

State of the Nation:Reporting on the Health of a RiverIan Ockenden, South NationConservation

AGRICULTURAL TILE DRAINAGEPART 1MODERATOR: JIM MYSLIK

Agricultural tile drainage is acontroversial, and yetmisunderstood practice in ruralOntario. Learn about ruraldrainage, the associatedlegislation and programs, theunderlying science, and relatedresearch challenges andopportunities.

Legislation & RegulationsSid VanderVeen, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

The Science of DrainageRoss Irwin, University of Guelph

Benefits and ImpactsHarold Rudy, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

ECOLOGICAL GOODS ANDSERVICESMODERATOR: CHRIS GIBB

As the consumption of ecologicalgoods and services continues togrow, environmental groups,conservation authorities,municipalities and many othersare “growing the economic casefor conservation”.

Socio-Economic Benefits ofthe Credit River Watershed –Phase 1: The FisheryMike Puddister – Credit ValleyConservation and Edward Hanna –DSS Management Consultants Inc.

“Citygreen” Model - A Modelto Calculate the Economicand Environmental BenefitsProvided by Trees and OtherVegetationDave Miller - City of Ottawa

Oakville’s Urban Forest - OurSolution to our PollutionJohn McNeil, Town of Oakville

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ENERGY - WHERE ARE WEGOING ON CAPACITY ANDCONSUMPTION?MODERATOR: DAVID MORRIS

Energy is the basis of literallyeverything in the universe.How will humans adapt totheir increasing demand forenergy in a finiteenvironment and what willmake it sustainable? Howcan the increasing demandfor electrical energy befulfilled in the mostsustainable way?

Share the latest information,controversies and solutionsto our ongoing energychallenge from conservationto generation.

Community Based HomeEnergy ProgramClifford Maynes, GreenCommunities Canada

A New Era inConservation BeginsPeter Love, Ontario PowerAuthority

Planning for GreenPowerChristine Elwell, Friends ofthe Earth Canada

TECHNOLOGY SOLVINGBUSINESS PROBLEMSMODERATOR: ERIC ACS

This session is focusedtowards ConservationAuthority staff, stakeholders,and especially management.Part 2 examines a numberof Conservation Authoritiesefforts to make informationaccessible, sharable andfreely available. Thissession will also examinethe sharing and pooling oftechnology solutions whilemeeting the business needsof Conservation Authorities.

Sharing and MergingData usingInteroperabilityPhil Lenoir, Grand RiverConservation Authority

Introducing the GrandRiver InformationNetwork and GRCA’sApproach to Internet-based GISZoe Green, Grand RiverConservation Authority

Partner ASP Internet GISDemonstrationJeff Moxley, GanaraskaRegion ConservationAuthority

6 CA Web MappingProjectTracy Boitson, AusableBayfield ConservationAuthority

NORTH, SOUTH, EAST,WEST: STEWARDSHIP'SDIRECTIONMODERATOR:JILLIAN SMITH

No matter where we look,community stewardship isthriving across Ontario.Landowners andcommunity groups alikecontinue to work towardsthe goal of sustainableresource management aswell as environmental andeconomic improvement.This session will wrap upthe conference with alook at some highlysuccessful collaborativeprojects across theprovince, with an eye towhat the future holds.

Sudbury’s VegetationEnhancementTechnical AdvisoryCommittee-Cooperation inGreening Vegetation Peter Beckett, City ofSudbury

Community StreamSteward Program:Providing Tools forChangeTara Borwick, OntarioFederation of Anglers and Hunters

GreenNeighbourhoods:Communities andAgencies WorkingTogether to ImproveWater Balance andCreate Habitats inToronto WatershedsSuzanne Barrett, BarrettConsulting

Whither Stewardship?Stewart Hilts, University of Guelph

MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITYAND ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATIONMODERATOR:JILLAYNE PEERS

One of the challengestoday for environmentaleducators is to ensurethat environmentalprogramming is relevantto a variety of cultures.This session will explorehow the environmentaleducation community isreaching out to diversegroups.

Diverse CommunityTools Janis Nostbakken,Diversity Consultant

New Canadian YouthProgramming at RBGBarb McKean, RoyalBotanical Gardens

Diversity Initiatives atTRCA - CreatingOpportunities for New CanadiansKelven Goodridge, Torontoand Region ConservationAuthority

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RECENT ADVANCES INCONSERVATION AUTHORITIES’BENTHIC MONITORINGPROGRAMSMODERATOR: HIDA MANNS

Aquatic invertebrates aregood indicators of aquaticecosystem conditions.In this session, we report on several collaborativebiomonitoring activities,and we demonstrate thatconservation authorities are advancing the state-of-the-art-practice, bothprovincially and nationally.

Assessing AquaticEcosystem Conditionusing CABIN/OBBNSoftwareChris Jones, Ministry of the Environment

Aquatic EcosystemCondition in the UpperNottawasaga BasinKatherine Watson,Nottawasaga ValleyConservation Authority

Watershed - ScaleInferences from Site-Scale Data: The Timehas Come for RandomSurvey DesignsMartha Nicol, Saugeen ValleyConservation Authority

AGRICULTURAL TILE DRAINAGEPART 2MODERATOR: JIM MYSLIK

Agricultural tile drainage is acontroversial, and yetmisunderstood practice in ruralOntario. Hear how drainageprograms have beenincorporated into severaldifferent soil and waterconservation applications.

Wetland/Riparian BufferRestoration Using theDrainage Act as a Tool toImprove Water Quality andQuantityDave Richards, OntarioStewardship Program, Ministryof Natural Resources

Soil Conservation andDrainageBrad Glasman, Upper ThamesRiver Conservation Authority

Cropland Drainage - A Farmer’s PerspectiveDon Lobb, Land ImprovementContractors of Ontario

LAND SECUREMENTMODERATOR: KATHY GRECHUTA

This session will look at thearray of land securementprograms, projects, strategiesand legislation that is helping tosecure important naturalheritage areas across Ontario.

Changes to ConservationEasements - A look at Bill16 and Bill 51Ian Attridge - Kawartha Heritage Conservancy

A ‘Kitchen Table” LandSecurement StrategyRuss Powell, Central LakeOntario Conservation Authority

Results and Opportunities -Natural Spaces LandAcquisition andStewardship ProgramTony Buszynski, Ontario Heritage Trust

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12:00-1:30 PMLunch and Wrap upConservation Dome

Keynote Speaker:David PhilipsEnvironment Canada

Is Our Weather Getting Worse?

Hailers, snow dumps, icy rains, weather bombs, super

hurricanes! What’s happening to the weather? It’s almost as

if extreme weather has become the norm – an epidemic of

ferocious, killer, catastrophic weather everywhere. And the

seasons seem to e out of whack, certainly not what our

teachers and parents told us it would be like. Is our weather

becoming more extreme? And, if so, are people responsible

or is it sunspots and ocean temperatures and other natural

forces? Some experts suggest that we may be witnessing

the beginning of a profound climate change and bad weather

may be proof of an overheated, out-of-control planet. On

the other hand, it’s happened before, maybe we are going

through some rough times, and experiencing some bad

“weather” luck. We are certainly hearing more about it.

After all, CNN is everywhere.

David Philips

W1A 15 Jillian SmithW1B 16 Meredith WalkerW1C 10 Tremayne Staton-KennedyW1D 4 Irv MarucelW1E 10A Jillayne PeersW1F 6 Brenda Van SleewenW1G 5 David Morris

W2A 15 Chris GibbW2B 16 Kirsten PinkertonW2C 10 Lee-Ann MilburnW2D 4 Irv MarucelW2E 10A Hida MannsW3F 6 Richard GrzesikW3G 5 David Morris

T1A 15 Eric AcsT1B 16 Jillian SmithT1C 10 Kirsten PinkentonT1D 4 Kathy GrechutaT1E 10A Hida MannsT1F 6 Jillayne PeersT1G 5 Neha ChughT1H Fiesta Karen Gallant

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T2A 15 Meredith WalkerT2B 16 Jillian SmithT2C 10 Brenda Van SleewenT2D 4 Tremayne Staton-KennedyT2E 10A Kathy GrehutaT2F 6 Chris GibbT2G 5 David MorrisT2H Fiesta Karen Gallant

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T3A 15 Eric AcsT3B 16 Kirsten PinkertonT3C 10 David MorrisT3D 4 Neha ChughT3E 10A Kathy GrehutaT3F 6 Tremayne Staton-KennedyT3G 5 Lee-Ann MilburnT3H Fiesta Karen Gallant

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F1A 15 Lee-Ann MilburnF1B 16 Jim MyslikF1C 10 Chris GibbF1D 4 Brenda Van SleewenF1E 10A Richard GrzesikF1F 6 Eric AcsF1G 5 Kirsten Pinkerton

F2A 15 Hida MannsF2B 16 Jim MyslikF2C 10 Kathy GrechutaF2D 4 David MorrisF2E 10A Jillian SmithF2F 6 Eric AcsF2G 5 Jillayne Peers

The A.D. Latornell ConservationSymposium Steering Committee alsowishes to acknowledge and thank the2006 Student Moderators who areassisting with the facilitation of theConcurrent Sessions.

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