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Splash parks: Understanding the risk and implementing better practice
April 23, 2017
This presentation was delivered at the 83rd CIPHI National Annual Education Conference and was created in conjunction with Chris Russell an Environmental Health Specialist from the BC Interior Health…
Identifying and addressing the public health risks of splash parks
August 15, 2017
Splash parks, also known as splash pads, spray parks, or wet decks, have gained in popularity over the last decade. These interactive parks are artificially created depressions or basins into which…
COVID-19 and outdoor safety: Considerations for use of outdoor recreational spaces
April 17, 2020
Introduction Outdoor recreational spaces make important contributions to social well-being as well as physical and mental health. During a public health emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Urban rewilding and public health considerations
August 31, 2023
Introduction Rewilding involves restoring natural ecosystems following major human disturbance to promote resilient, self-regulating and self-sustaining ecosystems. The concept originated in North…
Canadian green spaces during COVID-19: Public health benefits and planning for resilience
March 16, 2022
Key Messages Canadian green spaces saw marked changes in visitation during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. These included city parks and provincial and national parks, as well as…
Review of environmental management strategies to reduce tick populations
March 9, 2023
Key Messages Ticks can be found in any outdoor environment. In general, ticks are found in ground cover plants and shrubs, leaf litter, and within 3 metres of the…
Pools, hot tubs, and other treated recreational water venues
July 20, 2022
Public swimming pools, hot tubs, splash parks, wading pools, and other treated recreational water facilities are regulated at the provincial or territorial level with respect to design, construction…
Green Space and Mental Health: Pathways, Impacts and Gaps
March 25, 2015
Around the globe, mental health disorders are a significant and growing cause of ill health and early death, with the burden of such diseases increasing by more than a third between 1990 and 2010.…
Managing tick-related risks in outdoor environments
May 31, 2023
The geographic range of ticks is rapidly expanding due to climate change, animal migration, and land use changes. The objective of this project was to improve understanding of the public health…
The impacts of climate and land use change on tick-related risks
November 23, 2022
Key Messages Ticks can be found in any environment. They are most commonly found in wooded areas with leaf litter, tall grassy areas, and shrub layers as well as…