Dan Shrubsole
Western University Canada, Geography, Faculty Member
The Ontario Government has recently released its latest Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), which includes a policy concerning wetland protection. This paper uses interviews with key respondents and the results of three separate case... more
The Ontario Government has recently released its latest Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), which includes a policy concerning wetland protection. This paper uses interviews with key respondents and the results of three separate case studies that examined the former PPS in order to assess the ability of the new policy to improve wetland conservation efforts in Ontario. The case studies include wetland conservation and urban stormwater management in the City of London for the periods 1978-1999 and 1978-2000, respectively. As well, agricultural drainage that occurred in the Township of Zorra for the period 1978-1997 is used to address this management dimension. While progress is evident, the current policy will be difficult to implement effectively because it inadequately deals with the fundamental aspects of management: fragmented jurisdiction, interagency communication, financial arrangements, enforcement, and promoting informed decision making.
Research Interests: Business, Geography, Decision Making, Environmental Management, Agriculture, and 15 moreJurisdiction, Environmental Planning, Medicine, Multidisciplinary, Policy Change, Cities, Policy making, Enforcement, Case Study, Stormwater management, Ontario, Time Factors, Organizational Innovation, Conservation of Natural Resources, and Public Policy
... The cities of Cambridge, Kitchener known, Cherry (1987) has stated that and Waterloo had the largest urban popu-many wells that are not presently known lation in Canada (more than 300,000) that to be contaminated will be contaminated... more
... The cities of Cambridge, Kitchener known, Cherry (1987) has stated that and Waterloo had the largest urban popu-many wells that are not presently known lation in Canada (more than 300,000) that to be contaminated will be contaminated depended entirely on groundwater ...
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For many people, computer science is not closely associated with the liberal arts. Yet “liberal arts” can denote a philosophy of education that emphasizes broadly preparing students for all aspects of their future lives, and as computing... more
For many people, computer science is not closely associated with the liberal arts. Yet “liberal arts” can denote a philosophy of education that emphasizes broadly preparing students for all aspects of their future lives, and as computing becomes more central to the ways in which we think about the world, computer science becomes correspondingly more central in such an education.
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In 1990, the Queensland Government initiated an Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) program in response to community concerns about the sustainability of the states' natural resources. This paper outlines the characteristics of... more
In 1990, the Queensland Government initiated an Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) program in response to community concerns about the sustainability of the states' natural resources. This paper outlines the characteristics of this new policy approach and reviews ...
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... THE GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION: HISTORY, ACTIVITIES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT. DAN SHRUBSOLE 1 1 Department ...
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In 1990, the Queensland Government initiated an Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) program in response to community concerns about the sustainability of the states' natural resources. This paper outlines the characteristics of... more
In 1990, the Queensland Government initiated an Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) program in response to community concerns about the sustainability of the states' natural resources. This paper outlines the characteristics of this new policy approach and reviews ...
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The Australian sugar industry is largely confined to the narrow, high rainfall coastal zone in which competition from tourist and recreational uses, urban encroachment, public utilities and hobby farms for natural resources has increased... more
The Australian sugar industry is largely confined to the narrow, high rainfall coastal zone in which competition from tourist and recreational uses, urban encroachment, public utilities and hobby farms for natural resources has increased significantly in recent years and is likely to grow in the future. This paper briefly examines the socio-political, economic and environmental context in which natural resources are currently managed in the Australian sugar industry. We argue that planning, in concert with a range of policy and economic instruments, can play an important role in the resolution of such problems. Building on the collective national and international experience of other industries, options for efficient and equitable allocation of resources between the sugar industry and its neighbours at the policy level and on-farm are outlined and discussed.
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In Ontario, small non-community drinking water systems are defined as systems that make drinking water available to the public and are not connected to a community drinking water system. This study, using qualitative research approach,... more
In Ontario, small non-community drinking water systems are defined as systems that make drinking water available to the public and are not connected to a community drinking water system. This study, using qualitative research approach, examines the risk awareness and perceptions of small non-community drinking water system owners in providing safe drinking water to their clients and protecting their water source. Our study yields the need for developing a sustainable operation model for small non-community drinking water systems. The study results provide recommendations to the regulatory agency for effective and efficient administration of the program such as offering customized and affordable training opportunities and developing effective communication strategies for owners and operators.
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Risk is produced by the interaction of exposure to hazards in a place and the vulnerability of the people that live there. Research on the factors that influence vulnerability has advanced a conceptual understanding of the uneven nature... more
Risk is produced by the interaction of exposure to hazards in a place and the vulnerability of the people that live there. Research on the factors that influence vulnerability has advanced a conceptual understanding of the uneven nature of risk. Just as many factors, or determinants, of vulnerability interact to shape risk, so too do multiple exposures. The idea that multiple hazard exposures affect local risk is certainly not new in hazards research, but the literature is missing a refined conceptual framework that can articulate how multiple exposures interact with each other, as well as with determinants of vulnerability, to produce unequal risk. Importantly, this framework must be consistent with vulnerability research and grounded in empirical studies that investigate across the factors that influence exposure and vulnerability. This paper seeks to contribute such a framework. It critically reviews the literature on exposure and vulnerability to hazards and submits a refined production of risk framework. The framework is then applied to a case study of Crescent Beach, a coastal community in British Columbia, Canada, to draw conceptual and practical insights to how multiple interacting exposures and unequal vulnerability produce risk. The study findings reveal that exposures, including flood hazards and the rail line that isolates the community, and determinants of vulnerability, including socioeconomic conditions, institutional arrangements, and amenity values, interact in ways that produce unequal local risk.
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The provision of safe drinking water in Ontario’s small non-community drinking water systems (SDWSs) poses a challenge for many system owners. Our study aims at developing a sustainable operation model for SDWSs by recognizing the... more
The provision of safe drinking water in Ontario’s small non-community drinking water systems (SDWSs) poses a challenge for many system owners. Our study aims at developing a sustainable operation model for SDWSs by recognizing the importance of source water protection. Although the current literature on Ontario’s SDWSs is limited, the review of the existing water management strategies in Canada and across the world provided fruitful results to create a unique model for Ontario’s SDWSs using the Multiple-Barrier Approach framework. Our sustainable operation model consists of five main components: 1. Commitment to providing safe drinking water; 2. Assessment of the system and source water; 3. System operation and operator training; 4. Management of incidents and emergencies; 5. Communication and raising awareness. Our model addresses the areas that need more attention for today, and in the future, such as protecting source water, financial stability enhanced communication and increase...
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Guidelines produced by some major international organisations create a misleading impression that Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) can be implemented in a standardized fashion. However, contextual conditions vary from place to... more
Guidelines produced by some major international organisations create a misleading impression that Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) can be implemented in a standardized fashion. However, contextual conditions vary from place to place, and differences in beliefs, attitudes, customs, and norms sensibly influence interpretation and implementation. Experiences with IWRM in Oregon (USA) and Ontario (Canada) are examined with regard to scope, scale, responsibility, engagement, finances and financing, and review processes and mechanisms. Development of IWRM and the evolution of governance have been shaped by different concerns and beliefs. Oregon has adopted a locally-driven and entrepreneurial approach, whereas Ontario developed a co-operative inter-governmental approach. In both cases, IWRM governance has also evolved due to changes in funding and priorities, which have benefitted some catchments and communities more than others. Both cases provide positive examples of reflexi...
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Sincere thanks are extended to the following colleagues for reviewing one or more manuscripts for the Journal during the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. ... Diana Allen, Simon Fraser University Karen Bakker, University... more
Sincere thanks are extended to the following colleagues for reviewing one or more manuscripts for the Journal during the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. ... Diana Allen, Simon Fraser University Karen Bakker, University of British Columbia Marc Barbet, Hydro Québec Aaron Berg, University of Guelph Henning Bjornlund, University of Lethbridge William G. Booty, Environment Canada Ahmed Bouziane, Ecole Mohammadia des Ingénieurs Joel Bruneau, University of Saskatchewan Don Burn, University of Waterloo Valerie Cameron, ...
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Sincere thanks are extended to the following colleagues for reviewing one or more manuscripts for the Journal during the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. ... Diana Allen, Simon Fraser University Karen Bakker, University... more
Sincere thanks are extended to the following colleagues for reviewing one or more manuscripts for the Journal during the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. ... Diana Allen, Simon Fraser University Karen Bakker, University of British Columbia Marc Barbet, Hydro Québec Aaron Berg, University of Guelph Henning Bjornlund, University of Lethbridge William G. Booty, Environment Canada Ahmed Bouziane, Ecole Mohammadia des Ingénieurs Joel Bruneau, University of Saskatchewan Don Burn, University of Waterloo Valerie Cameron, ...
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The reorientation of water management approaches across Canada reflects ideas which have emerged from the World Commission on Environment and Development and the Earth Summit. This article reviews the manner in which ten key concepts... more
The reorientation of water management approaches across Canada reflects ideas which have emerged from the World Commission on Environment and Development and the Earth Summit. This article reviews the manner in which ten key concepts (sustainability, ...
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In 1990, the Queensland Government initiated an Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) program in response to community concerns about the sustainability of the states' natural resources. This paper outlines the characteristics of... more
In 1990, the Queensland Government initiated an Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) program in response to community concerns about the sustainability of the states' natural resources. This paper outlines the characteristics of this new policy approach and reviews ...
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Abstract: Four principles are identified as being associated with sustainability balance, ecosystem approach, adaptive management and teamwork. The evolution of flood management strategies in Canada is provided using secondary... more
Abstract: Four principles are identified as being associated with sustainability balance, ecosystem approach, adaptive management and teamwork. The evolution of flood management strategies in Canada is provided using secondary historical sources. The sustainability of flood ...