ENVS195 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Waterborne Diseases, Lake Simcoe, Grand River Conservation Authority
5 Dec 2017
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Guest lecture #4 bruce mitchell (sept. 24) Holistic approach (look at larger system and its relations) Avoid flooding (release snow/ice as water more slowly) Uses broad definition of environment natural environment is not the only type. Basically, don"t get focused on only one piece. Coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources. In order to maximize resultant economic or social welfare. Focuses on protecting vital ecosystems as well they have just as much of a right to this earth as humans do. Water is a system that interacts with other natural and social ecosystems. Managers frequently have to deal with surface and groundwater, plus quantity and quality, requiring expertise and attention to all. Decisions and activities in upper parts of catchments (basins) have implications for downstream areas. Needs of humans and other species requires attention. Catchment/basin drains water from high land to lake. Watershed a highpoint that delineates to a catchment/basin (sends water to it)
