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Management of introduced American bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeiana Shaw 1802) in the South Okanagan, British Columbia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-07-10)Introduced invasive species threaten biodiversity on a global scale. An estimated fifteen new species introduction and establishments occur in aquatic systems per decade in Canada. A particular introduced aquatic species ... -
Management of Urban Ecosystems and the Application of the Novel Ecosystem Evaluation Framework in the City of Kitchener
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-31)Increasing urbanization and the impacts associated with human settlements are major factors in the degradation of ecological integrity and main contributors to the emergence of novel ecosystems. As landscapes across Southern ... -
Managing an urban forest: Have street tree populations of Acer platanoides invaded forested parks?
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-13)This study examined the existing, or potential, risk of invasion by street trees into an urban forested park (Breithaupt Park, a 32.5 hectare semi-forested park, and its surrounding residential neighbourhood in the City ... -
Managing for Ecosystem Resilience in Fathom Five National Marine Park, Lake Huron, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-22)Protected areas are considered to be the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation strategies and are valued sources of human well-being and ecosystem services. Yet they are not immune to the unprecedented impacts being ... -
Managing Information Technology Waste in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-17)Information technology (IT) is one of the fastest growing product groups on the market today (Babu et al., 2006). This technology has become inexpensive to produce and continues to improve in the areas of memory, speed, ... -
Mandated Collaboration as a Strategy of Environmental Governance? A Case Study of the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Area in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-10)Government (state) command and control strategies for addressing the complexities, uncertainties, and conflicts associated with ecological issues are no longer adequate. This is particularly true when addressing water ... -
Mapping the state of play on the global food landscape
(Canadian Food Studies, 2015-09-08)Introduction to a special issue of Canadian Food Studies: The articles in this special issue are the result of an innovative workshop held in Waterloo, Ontario September 25–26, 2014, that sought to expand a conversation ... -
Mapping Youth-led Engagement: Impacts of Youth-led Engagement in English Canada over the Last 35 Years
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-27)This study explores how youth have inspired social change in Canada from 1978 to 2012. The objectives of the research include defining youth-led engagement in Canada, understanding its role as a change agent, and mapping ... -
Meadow restoration on former agriculture land in southwestern Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-30)Best practices for Restoration Ecology have been largely derived from case studies. Novel Ecosystems is an approach that has the possibility of providing the field of restoration research with both structure and a road map ... -
Measurement, Decision-Making and the Pursuit of Social Innovation in Canadian Social Finance
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-28)This dissertation explores the use of social financing as a strategy to generate social innovation in Canada. Social financing is a strategy intended on positively changing social-ecological systems through investments ... -
Mindful Physical Activity: A Pilot Study In The Context Of Walking To Public Transit
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-17)Objective: To describe the effect of mindfulness on perceived health, perceptions of transit walking and transit walking behaviours by using qualitative and quantitative methods in hopes of assessing the feasibility of ... -
MoBros and MoSistas on Social Media: A Content Analysis of Twitter Conversations during the 2013 Movember Canada Campaign
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-30)Introduction: Health communication campaigns are an important tool for disseminating health information and influencing the salience of health issues on the public agenda. Social media sites are popular platforms for health ... -
Modelling native bird diversity in the Greater Toronto Area
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Human-dominated landscapes often have habitat loss and fragmentation. These characteristics described at the landscape scale, called landscape elements, influence species diversity and distribution. These landscape ... -
Motivations, Enablers and Barriers to Conservation and Demand Management Activities of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Organizations: A Milton, Ontario (Canada) Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2009-06-19)In 2009, Ontario’s electricity system is in the midst of redevelopment to be sustainable, competitive and reliable. To advance this goal, conservation and demand management (CDM) is a key part of the plan. For CDM plans ... -
Moving Towards the Local: The Barriers and Opportunities for Localizing Food Systems in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-24)Increasing globalization of the food system has led to a loss of food sovereignty and security in communities throughout the world. This globalized system has adopted industrial techniques of standardization and specialization ... -
Multi-level Analysis of Student and School Level Characteristics Associated with Bullying Victimization in Ontario High School Students
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-27)Bullying is a subtype of aggressive behaviour that is repeated over a prolonged period of time, includes an intention to cause harm, and occurs in the context of a real or perceived power imbalance. This study determines ... -
Multi-scale habitat selection of land cover proportion by farmland birds in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)Modern agriculture is a central driver in species declines, and its harmonization with conservation is critical to achieving social and ecological sustainability. Due to agricultural land occupation and reduction of native ... -
Multi-Scale Patterns of Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum) Habitat Selection and Behavioural Responses to Habitat Fragmentation
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-09)The decline of species with specific habitat needs can be attributed to human caused habitat destruction and fragmentation. This is particularly concerning for reptiles, as they are often unable to adapt to modified ... -
Multi-Sectoral Perspectives on Regional Food Policy, Planning and Access to Food: A Case Study of Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)There is increasing interest in linking food system policies and land use planning practices to healthier diets and healthier communities. Little is known about the process of regional food system policy making or the ... -
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Community Sustainability Plan Implementation: Understanding Structures and Outcomes at the Partner and Partnership Levels
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-07)Worldwide, the prevalence and complexity of sustainable development challenges require coordinated action from actors in the private, public, and civil society sectors. Partnerships that embody inclusivity and heterogeneity ...