STUDY RESOURCES
2020

Study Document

Summary report (private) - Canadian Water Resources Association Workshop report​
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Report ​summarizing the talks, activities and discussions at the May 26, 2019 conference workshop (CWRA National Conference - Collingwood, ON).
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January 18, 2020

Study Document
Grand Expressions Self-guided (virtual) Tour​ (v3)
Artwork and stories by Indigenous youth from Six Nations of the Grand River. Themed around their individual and traditional relationships with water.​
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Version 1: April 9, 2020
Version 2: August 3, 2020
Version 3: October 20, 2020
Web feature
Grand Expressions self-guided tour
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University of Waterloo Water Institute features the Grand Expressions exhibit project on their website news.
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April 15, 2020
Presentation
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A presentation to the Environmental Studies Association of Canada (CONGRESS 2020) ​on collaborative research and knowledge creation.
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June 1, 2020
Web feature
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A story featured by the Courtenay Lab (Dr. Simon Courtenay), School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo.​
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August 19, 2020
Event
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THEMUSEUM in Kitchener is hosting the Grand Expressions virtual exhibit until the end of January 2021. ​ Click the image above to read the website description, or click here to read our related blog post.
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August 25, 2020
Web feature
Featured by the Water Institute
The Water Institute​ promotes our presence at THEMUSEUM in its news feed.
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August 31, 2020

Publication
Comparison of freshwater monitoring approaches: strengths, opportunities, and recommendations
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Strengths and weaknesses from nine water monitoring programs or frameworks are reviewed based on 22 criteria.​ Opportunities for improving monitoring and five recommendations are discussed. This paper is viewable for free.
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September 1, 2020
Presentation
A new approach and lessons learned: how co-creation, shared spaces, and diversity can improve water monitoring design
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Part of the Lake Futures Webinar Series, Elaine presents the draft monitoring framework as well as lessons learned and challenges overcome in the co-creation process. Click the video above to watch the webinar, or download the presentation slides here. In addition, a one-page summary of the presentation can be accessed here.
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September 16, 2020
E-news feature

Featured by Global Water Futures
The Global Water Futures ​initiative involves over 400 researchers (in addition to their networks) across Canada in the largest university-led water research initiative in history. Grand Expressions was featured in their September e-news.
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September 2, 2020
Web feature
Featured by University of Waterloo
Our research was highlighted on the University of Waterloo homepage banner (frontline). We were the first thing people saw when they went to the university's website!​
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September 18, 2020

Study Document
Pre-workshop materials - framework breakdown
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Part of the mandatory review package for participants of the ​October 5 end user workshop.
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September 22, 2020

Study Document
Pre-workshop materials - historical treaties backgrounder
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Part of the mandatory review package for participants of the ​October 5 end user workshop.
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September 22, 2020

Study Document
Pre-workshop materials - information and agenda
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Part of the mandatory review package for participants of the ​October 5 end user workshop.
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September 22, 2020
Presentation
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Presentation slides used during the October 5 end user workshop.​
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October 5, 2020
Magazine feature
Featured by the Canadian Water Resources Association
The CWRA publishes a feature story on Grand Expressions in the Fall 2020 edition of Water News. The full issue is available to members only - register here.
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October 16, 2020

Study Document
Summary of results: End user workshop​
A summary of findings from the October 5, 2020 workshop (held virtually) in which potential end users reviewed and contributed to the redesign of the proposed monitoring framework.
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October 20, 2020
Magazine feature
Building new ways to improve the diversity of community water management. We highlight various aspects of this study and describe three approaches to consider for ensuring water management is meaningful to its diverse communities. Download the full issue here.
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November 4, 2020
Presentation
8th Annual Research and Conservation conference slides​
Slides presented at the virtual conference hosted by Long Point Biosphere Reserve Foundation.​
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November 6, 2020
Presentation
Riversymposium conference slides​
Slides presented at the first ever Virtual International Riversymposium.​
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November 10, 2020

Study Document
Workshop Information Letter​
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Workshop details provided to all participants of the indicators workshop​.
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November 11, 2020

Study Document
Workshop Preparatory Contributions​
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Pre-workshop activity provided to all participants of the indicators workshop​.
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November 11, 2020
E-feature
Featured by Canadian Rivers Institute: Does research matter to those we study?
A blog post on the Canadian Rivers Institute website that highlights recent collaborative work and discusses a responsibility of researchers to demand action for those communities they study.​
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November 25, 2020

Study Document
Workshop Information Package​
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Agenda and other information provided to all participants of the indicators workshop​.
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December 4, 2020

Study Document
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Criteria-based ranking process undertaken by participants during the indicators workshop​.
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December 4, 2020
2019
Poster
Monitoring in the Grand-Erie Interface: a framework in consideration of cumulative effects
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Results of the ​monitoring review completed in November 2018 (improved and completed August 2019) as well as a review of exploratory results. Presented at the Global Water Futures Annual Science Meeting at University of Saskatchewan.
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May 16, 2019
Presentation
Meaningful engagement and equity considerations in co-created research and action
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Panel presentation for the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development at at the Congress 2019​ conference. Presentation highlighted some challenges of academia for equitable research relationships, detailed lessons from multiple projects, and raised some guiding questions.
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June 6, 2019
Poster
Monitoring in the Grand-Erie Interface: a framework in consideration of cumulative effects
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Summarizing past results and future endeavors. Presented to water managers at the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)/Global Water Futures water managers meeting, at the GRCA Headquarters.
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October 9, 2019
Presentation
Connecting water monitoring and management in the lower Grand River and nearshore Lake Erie​
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Presentation to the Water, Wastewater and Compliance group at Haldimand County. I introduced my research ​to the group and discussed Haldimand's interest in participating in the co-creation and potential implementation of the final water monitoring framework.
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October 25, 2019
2018
Presentation
Rethinking the framework: consideration of cumulative effects in (bio)monitoring in the lower Grand River and nearshore Lake Erie
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Presentation to the Grand River Fisheries Management Plan Implementation Committee. The goal was to introduce the research to the Committee and discuss possibilities for the research to contribute to the Committee's current activities and decisions. Also, consultation on the direction of the research occurred.
May 2, 2018
Website feature
Graduate student represents clean water and sanitation during Sustainable Development Solutions Network Canada launch​
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University of Waterloo's Water Institute writes about Elaine representing the university at the launch of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for Canada.
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May 7, 2018
Website feature
Elaine Attends the High-level Political Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
The Lake Futures group at University of Waterloo, part of Global Water Futures, writes about Elaine's involvement and intervention at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum.
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July 12, 2018

Publication
Assessing current monitoring indicators and reporting for cumulative effects integration: A case study in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
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August 12, 2018
Interview
Interview with Elaine Ho about Youth-Led Engagement, Water Quality, the UN SDGs and more!​
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Inaugural interview (38 minutes) with the EcoCast podcast. Click the image above to ​listen to the podcast on EcoCast's website, or use the play button below.
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October 21, 2018

Publication
Criteria-based ranking (CBR): A comprehensive process for selecting and prioritizing monitoring indicators
A new approach to selecting and/or prioritizing monitoring indicators (e.g., what is being measured) that emerged from our exploratory study in the Muskoka River Watershed. The process will be adapted/improved upon in the current Grand-Erie study. This paper is freely-accessible by anyone (no subscription).
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October 23, 2018
Presentation
Video recording: ​Generation SDG Blueprint launch at Together 2018
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The launch of a Blueprint for Canada to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (co-authored by Elaine) was recorded as part of the afternoon session on November 5. The launch begins at 2:01:45 (Elaine's portion begins at 2:17:40).​
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November 5, 2018

Publication
Generation SDG: A Blueprint for Canada
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Born out of a collaboration ​between 40 leaders from across Canada (half under the age of 30) and led by the Waterloo Global Science Initiative, this resource provides a comprehensive plan to facilitate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Canada.
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November 5, 2018
Poster
Comparative review of freshwater monitoring approaches towards consideration of cumulative effects.
Early outcomes of the initial​monitoring review completed in November 2018 (improved and completed August 2019). Presented at McMaster University World Water Week conference.
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November 20, 2018
Poster
Comparative review of freshwater monitoring approaches towards consideration of cumulative effects.
Early outcomes of the initial​monitoring review completed in November 2018 (improved and completed August 2019). Presented at the Global Water Futures stakeholder meeting at University of Waterloo.
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December 5, 2018
2016-2017 (exploratory study materials)
Presentation
Preparing for climate change in Muskoka: Strengthening watershed monitoring and reporting in a changing future.
Workshop presentation sharing early outcomes ​of the exploratory study. This presentation was used to lead the workshop activity that provided the rest of the study data.
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August 5, 2016
Poster
A Resilient Watershed: Applying an Integrative and Adaptive Approach to the Long-Term Management of the Muskoka Watershed
Poster with results from the exploratory study in Muskoka. Presented at Muskoka Summit on the Environment – Solutions for a Warming World (‘Warming World Summit’) and at McMaster Water Week conference.
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Muskoka: May 27, 2016
McMaster: October 28, 2016
Poster
Integrating water monitoring and management in Ontario, Canada
Poster with results from the exploratory study in Muskoka. Presented at Ontario Climate Consortium and at ​Elsevier 4th International Water Research Conference: The Role of Water Technology Innovation in the Blue Economy.
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OCC: May 11-12, 2017
Elsevier: September 12, 2017
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Study Document
Summary of results: Key informant interviews​
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A summary of findings from interviews with water managers, scientists, researchers and other practitioners/experts in 2019. This information formed the foundation of this study.
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January 4, 2021

Study Document
Summary of results: Indicator workshop​
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A summary of findings from the December 7, 2020 workshop (held virtually) in which scientists and others discussed how to measure cumulative effects of nutrients on Cladophora/algae in the study area.
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January 4, 2021