PART TWO

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

At the community open houses and workshops, participants expressed the need to develop new approaches to resource management. They suggested several beliefs, values and principles which should provide the foundation for The Grand Strategy. They also identified key challenges and opportunities related to heritage and recreational resources within the Grand River watershed. This exercise provided the context for establishing goals and guidelines for action in The Grand Strategy.

Beliefs

Discussions among participants revealed that some common beliefs were held which should be respected in making all resource management decisions in the watershed. These beliefs are:

  • The resources of the Grand River watershed are of enduring value to its inhabitants and the peoples of Canada.
  • The quality of life and the well-being of inhabitants of the Grand River watershed depend on the knowledge, stewardship and enjoyment of its resources.
  • Rivers are life-supporting.
  • Rivers are "report cards" of civilization.

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