On September 7th, Ecology Ottawa will be releasing its 2010 Council Watch Report. Please join us in honouring selected 2009 councillors as well as for the release of our newest report. To learn more, click here.
Over the coming weeks and months we will be engaging with residents and
candidates over important environmental issues in the context of the
upcoming municipal elections on October 25th. Please continue to check
back with us to get the latest information.
Looking for a job? Want to help Ecology Ottawa reach out to thousands of Ottawa residents? Join our new team of door-to-door outreach canvassers! This is a year-round paid position raising money for the group you love and talking about the issues you care about. Hours are from 3:30 to 9:30 pm and training is provided. Interested? Email your resume to .
Green your office with the Green Buildings & Workplaces Challenge!
Do you want to make your workplace more environmentally responsible? Sign up for Ecology Ottawa's Green Buildings & Workplaces Challenge!
We're working with Ottawans to promote green teams in their workplaces and other shared buildings (apartment complexes, condos, etc.). We help teams come together to develop and implement action plans that dramatically reduce the ecological footprint of their buildings. Interested participants will receive a tailor-made introductory workshop, resources, advice, and ongoing support and recognition from our staff and volunteers - all for free!
For more details check out our workplace greening webpage here.
The Ecology of Ottawa
The Ecology of Ottawa is a booklet and website that shows the basics of how our city’s ecosystems work and how we are connected to them through our use of water, energy, and other resources. Thousands of free booklets will be made available in public places across the city.
Visit our Latest News Page to read excerpts from and links toEcology Ottawa press releases and media clippings, as well as news articles about Ottawa and our environment.
We depend on volunteers to get the word out, organize events, monitor
city council, research innovative solutions to urban environmental
problems and raise funds. To volunteer, email:
