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Integrated water resource management: lessons from conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada

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  • Bruce Mitchell
  • Charles Priddle
  • Dan Shrubsole
  • Barbara Veale
  • Dan Walters

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The lessons and opportunities of integrated water resource management in Ontario are described by focusing attention on conservation authorities: watershed-based agencies formed between 1946 and 1979. Six foundational principles of the programme are explained: the watershed as the management unit; local initiative; provincial-municipal partnership; a healthy environment for a healthy economy; a comprehensive approach; and cooperation and coordination. Illustrative examples from the Grand River and Halton Region conservation authorities provide the basis for conclusions. The six principles have served the integrated water resource management programme well. In addition, the ability to make difficult budgetary decisions and adapt to changing public need has contributed to the conservation authorities' success.

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  • Bruce Mitchell & Charles Priddle & Dan Shrubsole & Barbara Veale & Dan Walters, 2014. "Integrated water resource management: lessons from conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(3), pages 460-474, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:30:y:2014:i:3:p:460-474
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2013.876328
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