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• - A registered charity dedicated to public education to further the goals of environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability. Includes information about its projects and newsletters.
  
• - Advocates developing community-based wind power and sustainable/renewable energy in the Halton, Haldimand, and Hamilton areas. Lists press releases and links to related and educational sites.
  
• - A non-profit organization of volunteers in partnership with government and other agencies to improve access and habitat for migratory rainbow trout in southern Ontario.
  
• - Information about this forest located about 1.5 hours drive northwest of Toronto.
  
• - Governs the standards of practice of forestry in the province, and lists information about legislation, policies and guidelines, membership, news and a classified advertising section.
  
• - A coalition of health, environmental and consumer organizations utilities, municipalities and individuals working for cleaner air through strict emission limits and a phase-out of coal in the electricity sector.
  
• - Not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and activism to preserve the ecological diversity of the Niagara Escarpment.
  
• - Provides extensive information about the environment, conservation, education and includes free e-mail.
  
• - Provides smog alerts, air quality forecasts and suggestions to reduce pollution for Ontarians.
  
• - Raises public awareness in volunteer stream and watershed projects.
  
• - The ORMF provides funding to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine, an ecosystem that stretches across Central Ontario. Provides maps of the Moraine and a vision for its future.
  
• - Coalition of 25 citizens' groups and individuals concerned about preserving the ecological integrity of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Includes news releases, photos, background information, related events and membership information.
  
• - Information about projects and programs to improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat in the Severn Sound area.
  
• - Describes cliff and talus slope vegetation, endolithic organisms, and small mammals and birds, and discusses impacts of hiking and climbing.
  
• - Seeks volunteers to listen for frog and toad calls in their local wetlands as part of a project to monitor amphibian populations.
  
• - Non-profit, non-governmental network of over 500 environmental groups that focus on a wide range of environmental issues.
  
• - An ongoing project to build detailed database of falls listing a page about each and providing photos, physical and cultural information with directions.
  
• - Provides information, organization and networks for Ontario gardeners. The OHA publishes a quarterly newsletter and conducts an annual convention, promotes youth participation and the furtherance of horticulture and community interests.
  
• - Private sector, not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting the economic health of environment business, thereby strengthening its domestic and international competitiveness.
  
• - Operates with financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture. Provides an overview, resources, also news and activities for education about Ontario watersheds.
  
• - A not for profit organization of over 1200 technical and professional individuals dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Ontarios water environment
  
• - Conducts research and development for Canada's environmental, resource management, and space sectors.
  
• - An eco-information portal with forums on global, national and local issues. Includes links to resources, publications and articles, participant profiles, events calendars and information on how to get involved.
  
• - An M.Sc. research project that seeks to involve in the public in monitoring ponds and wetlands in Ontario to obtain information regarding catastrophic amphibian tadpole die-offs.
  
• - Information about a pristine lake in the Parry Sound area. Offers peace, quiet and serenity because of power boats, banned by Federal Law.
  
• - Describes the 740 km trail stretching along the shore of Lake Ontario and the ongoing effort towards a regenerated waterfront. Includes project information, maps, articles, and contact details.
  
• - Dedicated to the preservation of wilderness areas, particularly of Quetico Park.
  
• - Information about the Youth Section of the OSC.
  
• - Recycling tips, members' public pages, section for members only, executive organization, notices of education, workshops and information sessions news and reports.
  
• - Seven permanent seismic stations and four remote dialup seismic stations located mainly in the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara peninsula area of Southern Ontario.
  
• - Provides extensive information concerning recycling and waste minimization programs in the province of Ontario. Includes related links.
  
• - A guide to the environmental scene in Ontario, including factsheets on environmental issues and directories of organizations.