This course will investigate water governance from the science, engineering and policy aspects found around the world. This course is designed to engage students in discussions on a wide range of governance issues relating to water in a way that is relevant to their current field of study. Specific policies and governance that are relevant world-wide will be covered and include climate change, water quality, water supply, water and the environment, and water and human health. Current regulatory requirements, both provincial and federal, will be discussed as the second module in order to set the stage for future modules. Students will examine the different legislation and agency jurisdictions for each aspect of a watershed. These will include such topics as fisheries and aquatic habitat regulations, environmental protection laws and requirements for environmental assessments. Students will examine the competing interests associated with most watersheds near developed areas in Ontario. These will include such strategies as restoration, water flow management and flood mitigation, flora and fauna protection and enhancement, and selected development zoning, etc. EXCLUSION: CIVL-897*
This course will investigate water governance from the science, engineering and policy aspects found around the world. This course is designed to engage students in discussions on a wide range of governance issues relating to water in a way that is relevant to their current field of study. Specific policies and governance that are relevant world-wide will be covered and include climate change, water quality, water supply, water and the environment, and water and human health. Current regulatory requirements, both provincial and federal, will be discussed as the second module in order to set the stage for future modules. Students will examine the different legislation and agency jurisdictions for each aspect of a watershed. These will include such topics as fisheries and aquatic habitat regulations, environmental protection laws and requirements for environmental assessments. Students will examine the competing interests associated with most watersheds near developed areas in Ontario. These will include such strategies as restoration, water flow management and flood mitigation, flora and fauna protection and enhancement, and selected development zoning, etc. EXCLUSION: CIVL-897*
