About Ecology Ottawa

Founded in 2006, Ecology Ottawa has grown into one of the largest organizations in the city focused on local environmental issues. 

We are a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization working to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada. We believe that Ottawans want sustainable communities and that they care about issues such as public transit, pollution, greenspace, global warming, renewable energy, waste disposal, and recycling. We are helping residents come together to nurture sustainable communities and build a grassroots, city-wide movement to ensure that these concerns are heard at city hall.

Cities are home to 80 percent of Canada's population, and there is no way to tackle the scale of the environmental crisis that we are facing in the twenty-first century without leadership from every sector of society and all levels of government. Ottawa is where we live, work, learn, and grow, and it is where we must learn to do so in ways that don't degrade our ecosystems. 

The City of Ottawa used to be an environmental leader among Canadian cities, but today it is falling further and further behind other Canadian cities. It doesn't have to be this way. By increasing citizen participation in decisions that shape Ottawa's environment, we can hold city council accountable for its environmental performance and bring our nation's capital back to the forefront of efforts to foster healthy communities and develop sustainable solutions.

Together we can make Ottawa the green capital of Canada, but we need your active support!

WHAT YOU CAN DO

It doesn't take a lot of time and energy to make a difference. Here are some of the ways that you can help make Ottawa the green capital of Canada.

GET INFORMED AND GET ACTIVE

Go to our sign-up page for Ecology Ottawa Updates. We will send you at most two emails per month with information on the environmental issues being discussed at city hall and suggestions for simple actions that you can take to lighten your own environmental footprint and make your voice heard.

On our Take Action Page, find our recent actions you can participate in.

VISIT OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Check out our calendar of environmental events in Ottawa: from public speakers to environmental advocacy meetings, from environmental education events to an organized walk in the woods. If you would like us to list your meetings or events, please email

VOLUNTEER WITH ECOLOGY OTTAWA

We depend on volunteers to get the word out, organize events, monitor city council, research innovative solutions to urban environmental problems, and raise funds. Together we can make a big difference and a small contribution of your time can go a long way. Check out our volunteer opportunities. To volunteer, contact

MAKE A DONATION

We need your financial support in order to get the word out! With your support we'll maintain our website, produce and distribute information, hold events and be a voice for Ottawa's environment at city hall. Please take the time to donate.

CONTACT US

Mailing Address: Ecology Ottawa                
298 Dalhousie Street, Box 52002               
Ottawa, ON K1N 7E7                                
Phone: (613) 860-5353

For media inquiries contact:
Ben Liadsky
Communications Officer
Phone: 613-860-5353
Email: