Current projects
In addition to quarterly meetings, Heart of the Continent Partnership (HOCP) participants are jointly planning several cross-border activities in 2010.
- Gateway community initiative: In 2010 and beyond, HOCP will work with other organizations promoting dialogue throughout the Heart of the Continent region to enable vibrant communities to flourish alongside healthy public lands. To this end, Heart of the Continent Partnership plans to host a region-wide, community-based training that focuses gateway communities on effectively balancing nature and commerce with a focus on cross-border opportunities. Continue reading…
- Heart of the Continent Science Lecture Series: Offered in conjunction with HOCP’s quarterly meetings, this lecture/discussion series will bring together scientists and stakeholders to consider how the latest research might change how we all do business in order to sustain the lakes, forests and towns on the Minnesota/Ontario border. Scientific knowledge, especially in the face of change, is key to sustainable management of natural landscapes in ways that benefit both land and people. Speakers will help focus discussion on how ecological history, current conditions, and emerging issues like global warming will impact the Heart of the Continent region. Continue reading…