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Towns of WAWA, Echo Bay, Hearst |
Renewable Energy Workshops with IION (Innovation Initiatives Ontario North) and OSEA (Ontario Sustainable Energy Association) For information on content of workshops please visit |
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
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Species at Risk Autecology of Forest Flora is Funded at $150,000.00 February, 2008 The MNR-VMAP Research Fund committee recently announced funding of $150,000 for the project titled: “Autecology Synthesis: A Guide to the Autecology of selected Boreal and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Forest Flora.” Autecology is an important aspect of ecology dealing with individual organisms or individual species of organisms and how they relate to their environment. This project headed by Wayne Bell of the Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Forest Research Institute is gathering information about individual orchid species – life history, threats to survival in order understand their complex environmentally requirements . “Although a time consuming process, it allows us gain insight on factors that contribute to species decline, such as climate change and design measures for species recovery,” states Bell. Partners with this project include: University of Guelph, Lakehead University, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and ULERN For further information contact: Wayne Bell Phone: 705-946-7401 Fax: 705-946-2030 Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Provides ULERN with $133,775 for Research into Orchids, Ciscoes, and Wood Turtles As part of the McGuinty government’s commitment to increasing protection for species at risk funding for more than 80 projects were recently announced. ULERN and its partners in northern Ontario will be examining Orchids, Ciscoes, and Wood Turtles as part of this initiative. It has long been known the hydro lines and other Right of Way (ROW) Corridors can have drastic effects on the habitat Wood Turtles require for survival. Partners in the Wood Turtle project will develop a vegetation management program for ROW to improve wood turtle habitat, determine population size, and educate power line workers and the public about the benefits of low impact use in Right of Ways. As a group, orchids are particularly vulnerable to disturbance. ULERN will be working with partners to examine the factors that make some species more susceptible and vulnerable than others. In the Cisco project, ULERN and partners will determine the extent of remaining populations in Lake Superior, assess which features are capable of separating closely related species, and determine natural morality rates. Partners on these projects include: Brookfield Power Inc., Algoma University College, Lakehead University, University of Guelph, Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. ULERN continues to facilitate and promote collaborative environmental and natural resources research, development, and communication relevant to the upper great lakes basin. |
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Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
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Wishing to become better connected with research and development opportunities in the bio-economy and related science and technology fields, Sault College has rejoined ULERN. As an original member of ULERN, the College benefited by accessing monies for infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Ontario Innovation Trust, among others. Through its association, the College developed a GIS Centre, advancing initial projects such as ìNorth of 50 Water Course Mappingî and ìLake Huron Shared Fisheries Database.î The College also played a crucial role in managing the ìHistorical Forestry Databaseî project, and developing an ìAutomated Water Treatment Plant.î ULERN welcomes Sault College back to its network and is poised to help make further advances in developing new projects in science and technology. This reconnection will improve the Collegeís research and development initiatives and provide many benefits for students, as well as the local economy. For further information contact: Max Liedke, Acting President |
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Municipality of Hearst
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Wishing to become more connected with growing opportunities in the emerging field of bio-economy, Hearst has joined ULERN to benefit from member and staff expertise to move forward on a range of projects including bio-products, bio-fuels and bio-energy. Hearst is a community almost completely dependent on the forest sector for its economic livelihood. With the downturn in the forest industry, northern communities are looking for ways to increase economic sustainability and self-sufficiency ensuring residents have opportunities for employment and access to sustainable energy, clean water, and food. ULERN is working with Hearst on a range of projects and opportunities that will focus on:
ULERN welcomes the Municipality of Hearst to its Network and is poised to help make things happen! For further information contact: Daniel Siguoin, General Manager Hearst and Area Economic Development Corporation dsigouin@hearst.ca |
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The Science Exchange Club Web Portal has been launched (October 19, 2006). Part of the activities leading up to the Youth Science Forum held in May 2007, this portal allows students and teachers to access science-based information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ULERN , Algoma University College, and Pictographics have created this innovative site with help from NSERC, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Ministry of Research and Innovation. Other Partners supporting this initiative include: Algoma District School Board, Huron-Superior District School Board, Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology, Natural Resources Canada, Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, science Enterprise Algoma, and Ontario Forestry Association. Click on the logo to find out More! |
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Funding announcement was made at Algoma University College's Speakeasy (Student Centre) on June 15, 2006. Ministry of Research and Innovation has funded the Youth Science Forum II at $148,000 over three years and Natural Sciences and Engineering Council (NSERC) at $20,000 over three years. Students and Members of the Algoma District School Board and Huron-Superior Catholic District Board along with Algoma University College and invited guests were on-hand for the event. |
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MPP David Orazietti announcing Trillium Funding at $75,000 over three years for the Youth Science Forum II Science: The Future is Yours! David presents the Trillium plaque to ULERN Director, Margo Shaw on May 25, 2006 at the Ontario Forest Research Institute. Main event is scheduled for May 2007 with pre and post events in 2006 and 2008. For updates on events |
| Advanced BioRefinery Inc. |  Sustainable Development Techology Canada funds Bio-Oil Portable Refinery at 1.48 M. For more information contact Peter Frasham |
| Algoma University College | In July 2006 AUC is hosting Aboriginal Science Exchange Camps for "Science: The Future is Yours! Youth Science Forum. For further information click here or contact Donna Woldanski. A component of the camps include a Game Development Workshop designed by Beth A. Dillon |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Assisting Fisheries and Oceans Canada with a workshop scheduled for November 2006. The workshop will evaluate a quantitive biological risk assessment framework |
FP Innovations - FERIC |
Assisting FERIC with the Forest Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) initiative. For further information contact Brad Sutherland |
| Brookfield Power- Great Lakes Power | Species at Risk Great Lakes Power Funds “Corridors for Life” Project at $43,000 February, 2008 Great Lakes Power has funded “Corridors for Life” at $43,000. Power line corridors provide an interrupted source of energy to home and businesses in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma. They also offer a unique haven for a variety of sensitive plants along with fish and wildlife populations – some of which are a risk. The “Corridors for Life” project aims to improve environments below power lines by incorporating traditional ecological knowledge offered by First Nations. Planting recommend low-growing vegetation in order to restore habitats beneficial to fish and wildlife species will reduce corridor cutting and maintenance costs. Great Lakes Power customers will soon receive a “Corridors for Life” brochure with their regular billing information. This brochure outlines ways that corridor users can help assist Great Lakes Power to ensure habitats and species survive. Partners with this project include: Great Lakes Power, Algoma University College, Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Spotted Tail Forest Resources, University for Guelph, Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources SAR Stewardship Fund, Northern Ontario Plant Database, Natural Resources Canada and ULERN For further information contact: Environmental Leadership Team Great Lakes Power 2 Sackville Road Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 6J6 Tel: 705.256.3850 Fax 705.253.6476 customerservice@glp.ca |
| Natural Resources Canada | August 1, 2007 This project funded at $203,500 by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) through its Infrastructure and Community Development Program will establish four woody crop bioenergy plantations across northern Ontario on under utilized agricultural land. ULERN will be working with partners across the North, including scientists form Natural Resources Canada, communities, and the forest industry to establish, monitor, and harvest these fast growing plantations. The three year research program will focus on developing innovative solutions to increase production and reduce operating costs. If feasible, plantations will cultivate trees or other plants that can be harvested to produce fibres for the production of energy. “We are hoping that these planations will help answer the North’s need for lower cost, reliable and renewable energy in the future,” said ULERN's Director. |