Browsing Environment (Faculty of) by Title
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Dissolved organic carbon production and transport in a constructed watershed in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, Alberta
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-23)Within the Western Boreal Plains, a significant amount of surface cover has been removed through open-pit oil sands mining activities, which includes fen peatlands. Fen construction has been performed on the post-oil sands ... -
Distant agricultural landscapes
(Springer, 2015-04-01)This paper examines the relationship between the development of the dominant industrial food system and its associated global economic drivers and the environmental sustainability of agricultural landscapes. It makes the ... -
Distribution of priority grassland bird habitats in the Prairie Pothole Region of Canada
(Resilience Alliance, 2018-02-09)Grassland ecosystems and the species that rely on them are one of the most urgent habitat conservation concerns in North America. Fundamental to any landscape conservation efforts is the identification of priority habitats ... -
Distribution, Abundance, and Spatial Variability of Microplastic Pollution in Surface Waters of Lake Superior
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-14)Plastic pollution in oceans and lakes has been a concern for more than three decades, and largely through the breakdown of large plastics, microplastic pollution has been of real concern for over 20 years. Most research ... -
Divergent affordability: Transit access and housing in North American cities
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-14)During the process of post-war Fordist suburban expansion, the American and Canadian city was expanded and built around the automobile as the dominant mode of transportation. This caused an inversion of the pattern of ... -
Diverse forms of market engagement: Grounding food sovereignty in the experiences of Ontario's ecological grain farmers
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-20)In contrast to food movements’ enthusiasm towards localized fruit, vegetable, dairy, and meat production, grains are often the missing link in the local food equation. As grains begin to find a place in local food movements, ... -
Divesting and Re-investing into a Greener Future for Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2016-07-28)Whether Canada chooses to adhere to its responsibilities to meet its climate change targets or not, investors in Canada have a lot to be concerned about. The imminent threat of human induced climate change will have the ... -
Do downtown university campuses contribute to mid-size city downtown revitalization? A comparative case study of Kitchener and Cambridge, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-24)The purpose of this research is to understand if and how downtown university campuses contribute to mid-size city downtown revitalization, how this contribution is measured, and the implications for planning practice and ... -
Do Green Buildings Capture Higher Market-Values and Prices? A Case-Study of LEED and BOMA-BEST Properties
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-11)It is becoming increasingly clear that as the pressures of climate change increase around the world, all nations must strive to lower their carbon footprint through conservation. In our society, the buildings sectors impose ... -
Do landscape and patch spatial variables predict the presence of non-indigenous plant species?
(University of Waterloo, 2009-12-22)Studies in the fields of invasion and landscape ecology suggest that there is certainly a spatial component to the spread and establishment of exotic plant species. An understanding of how patch dynamics affects the dispersal ... -
Does a history of migraines increase the risk of late-life cognitive health outcomes?
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)As the Canadian population ages, the burden on our community and health care systems of age-related conditions, such as dementia, is increasing and research in these areas is becoming more critical. Dementia is a major ... -
Does Apolipoprotein E modify the association of cerebral infarcts with Alzheimer's disease?
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)Background: Dementia is a disease known to cause chronic deterioration of intellectual functions severe enough to interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most ... -
Does Landscape-Scale Habitat Reclamation and the Umbrella Species Concept Work to Conserve Sagebrush Songbirds?
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-20)Declines in the spatial extent of the sagebrush ecosystem have prompted the use of conservation strategies including habitat reclamation and the consideration of the greater sage- grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; hereafter ... -
Does mixed-use development benefit everyone? Housing affordability in a changing labour market
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-25)Mixed-use development is one of the canonical elements of modern urban planning theory and practice. The principles of this approach to development are applied throughout the world and have seen a resurgence in the last ... -
Downscaling Coarse Resolution Satellite Passive Microwave SWE Estimates
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-26)The spatio-temporal heterogeneity of seasonal snow and its impact on socio-economic and environmental functionality make accurate, real-time estimates of snow water equivalent (SWE) important for hydrological and climatological ... -
Downtown Revitalization Strategies in Ontario's Mid-Sized Cities: A Web-Survey and Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-27)This study and research was conducted to understand the myriad tools utilized as part of downtown revitalization plans, strategies or efforts in Ontario’s mid-sized cities, what impacts municipalities are seeking in their ... -
Downtown Revitalization: The Hamilton Experience
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-11)Abstract The role and function of downtowns have changed over time. Traditionally, downtowns were the social and economic hubs of a city. Downtown decline has been attributed to many interrelated factors including the ... -
Driver Response to Rainfall on the Gardiner Expressway
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Adverse weather conditions can increase travel risk. Understanding how drivers react to adverse weather, such as rainfall, can aid in the understanding of road safety patterns and traffic operations. This information ... -
Drivers and Implications for Water Governance: A case study of the western Lake Erie basin
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-02)The purpose of this study was to better understand drivers of water problems and their implications for water governance scholarship and practice. Drivers here are identified as social and environmental forces affecting a ... -
Driving Cessation and Relocation to Retirement Villages: A Preliminary Examination of Associations between these Transitions and their Influence on Travel Patterns and Community Engagement
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-24)Introduction: Mobility is critical for independence, social engagement and quality of life, which for many seniors equates with driving. Driving cessation has been associated with depression, isolation and decreased social ...