Projects
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Carleton University 75 Community-Academic Expo
A sub-committee of the Carleton University 75 Community-Academic Expo, focused on the academic-community partnerships in the area of sustainability, requested guidance from an OETN advisor to assist them in selecting the environmental projects and partners to be featured in the upcoming Expo.
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Community Based Stream Monitoring
Gaining a better understanding of the similarities and differences between existing community-based water monitoring in Ottawa and examining how these programs can be adapted.
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Community Compost in Lowertown Ottawa
This project was in collaboration with Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC) and a local Ottawa resident to develop a community compost project for Lowertown, Ottawa.
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District Energy System Research
Research and analysis related to the feasibility of a district energy system in Old Ottawa East.
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Community Food Waste Café
Mentoring on branding the café and on building community support in anticipation of the launch.
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Bioacoustics Monitoring of Conservation Lands
Using bioacoustics and soundscape ecology to improve the ability to provide responsible long term care of properties.
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Forest Trail Design
Development of education trails while minimizing their environmental impact.
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Stream/shoreline clean up – Robot Missions
Assisting Robot Missions in approaching municipalities to run a trial of their robot and obtaining the necessary licenses or permits.
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Bird-friendly Design
Advice on how to promote bird-friendly design for new and retrofit projects.
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Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard Waste Audit
The Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard (GEFC) wanted to improve their waste efficiency and needed an Advisor to complete a waste audit.