A Conversation with David Suzuki at Stratford Northwestern Secondary School
The Sustainable Huron project team has been busy talking to different people in Huron about the Sustainability Plan.
Huron County’s Community Super Conference, held on March 22, 2011 at Bluewater Shores, brought together municipal councilors and staff, BIA and chamber members, local food advocates, industry organizations, community project partners and steering committee members. The conference, led by Huron County’s Planning and Development department and its partners, allowed stakeholders and decision makers to share information and raise awareness of their initiatives. Dr. Wayne Caldwell’s presentation on trends impacting our rural world kicked-off the conference and got everyone thinking about the possible impact of: climate change, peak oil, population growth and food security, no growth scenarios (i.e. decrease in fossil fuels), loss of biodiversity, the global economy and political instability, and, demographic change.
Our project team presented the sustainability planning process and facilitated group discussions with the participants on the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable future in Huron County. Participants identified the priorities they would like to see addressed in the Sustainability Plan. Thanks to all who attended and helped make the event a success.
The annual Huron County Municipal Officers Association meeting was held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Stanley Township Complex in Bluewater. The meeting included presentations on local health, climate change and source water protection. Of particular interest was the presentation by The Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptive Resources (OCCAR). The OCCAR discussed the concept of adaptation, which involves taking action to minimize the risks, take advantages of opportunities and ultimately increase resilience to the negative impacts associated with climate change. Visit their website at www.climateontario.ca for helpful resources and for more information on this exciting initiative.
Dr. Suzuki talks with students (Photo Credit: blog.amdsb.ca)
A Conversation with David Suzuki took place at Stratford Northwestern Secondary School on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. All 52 schools in the Avon Maitland District School board were represented by almost 700 secondary and elementary students. Dr. Suzuki screened his new documentary “Force of Nature” to the students and answered their questions. Students were given the opportunity to listen to Dr. Suzuki talk about sustainability and discuss pro-active measures that students can take to be environmentally responsible.
Is there an upcoming event we should be at? Let us know! Contact us by e-mail at takeaction@huroncounty.ca or by phone at (519) 524-8394 ext. 3.
