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Integrated water resource management: lessons from conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada
The lessons and opportunities of integrated water resource management in Ontario are described by focusing attention on conservation authorities: watershed-based agencies formed between 1946 and 1979. Six foundational principles of the programme are explained: the watershed as the management unit; local initiative; provincial–municipal partnership; a healthy environment for a healthy economy; a comprehensive approach; and cooperation and coordination. Illustrative examples from the Grand River and Halton Region conservation authorities provide the basis for conclusions. The six principles have served the integrated water resource management programme well. In addition, the ability to make difficult budgetary decisions and adapt to changing public need has contributed to the conservation authorities' success.
Integrated water resource management: lessons from conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada
The lessons and opportunities of integrated water resource management in Ontario are described by focusing attention on conservation authorities: watershed-based agencies formed between 1946 and 1979. Six foundational principles of the programme are explained: the watershed as the management unit; local initiative; provincial–municipal partnership; a healthy environment for a healthy economy; a comprehensive approach; and cooperation and coordination. Illustrative examples from the Grand River and Halton Region conservation authorities provide the basis for conclusions. The six principles have served the integrated water resource management programme well. In addition, the ability to make difficult budgetary decisions and adapt to changing public need has contributed to the conservation authorities' success.
Integrated water resource management: lessons from conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada
Mitchell, Bruce (author) / Priddle, Charles (author) / Shrubsole, Dan (author) / Veale, Barbara (author) / Walters, Dan (author)
International Journal of Water Resources Development ; 30 ; 460-474
2014-07-03
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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