Science and Environment

» AMRC - Association of Municipal Recyclers
   Recycling tips, members' public pages, section for members only, executive organization, notices of education, workshops and information sessions news and reports.

   
   http://www.amrc.guelph.org/

» Air Quality Ontario
   Provides smog alerts, air quality forecasts and suggestions to reduce pollution for Ontarians.

   
   http://www.airqualityontario.com/

» Burnt Lake
   Information about a pristine lake in the Parry Sound area. Offers peace, quiet and serenity because of power boats, banned by Federal Law.

   
   http://hometown.aol.com/motorfreelake/main.html

» Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental Technologies
   Conducts research and development to drive commercially viable outcomes contributing to clean air, water, land, and smart infrastructures in Ontario.

   
   http://www.oce-ontario.org/default.aspx?m=COEEarth&COE=EA

» Dufferin County Forest
   Information about this forest located about 1.5 hours drive northwest of Toronto.

   
   http://www.dufferinmuseum.com/forest/

» Ecotecture Canada
   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.

   
   http://www.ecotecturecanada.org/

» FrogWatch Ontario
   Seeks volunteers to listen for frog and toad calls in their local wetlands as part of a project to monitor amphibian populations.

   
   http://www.naturewatch.ca/english/frogwatch/on/

» Green Ontario
   A guide to the environmental scene in Ontario, including factsheets on environmental issues and directories of organizations.

   
   http://www.greenontario.org/

» Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
   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.

   
   http://www.ormf.com/

» Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA)
   A private sector, not-for-profit corporation that offers business services to small to medium sized enterprises to help them commercialize new environmental technologies and to support sustainable economic development.

   
   http://www.oceta.on.ca/

» Ontario Clean Air Alliance
   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.

   
   http://www.cleanair.web.ca/

» Ontario Environment Industry Association
   Private sector, not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting the economic health of environment business, thereby strengthening its domestic and international competitiveness.

   
   http://www.oneia.ca/

» Ontario Horticultural Association
   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.

   
   http://www.gardenontario.org/

» Ontario Nature - Federation of Ontario Naturalists
   Protects and restores natural habitats through research, education and conservation. Includes aims and overviews, a shopping page, projects and advocacy, membership information, and an events listing.

   
   http://www.ontarionature.org/

» Ontario Professional Foresters Association
   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.

   
   http://www.opfa.ca/

» Ontario Science Centre
   Information about the Youth Section of the OSC.

   
   http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

» Ontario Steelheaders
   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.

   
   http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/

» Ontario Streams
   Raises public awareness in volunteer stream and watershed projects.

   
   http://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/

» Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA)
   An organization formed to implement community sustainable energy projects across Ontario.

   
   http://www.ontario-sea.org

» Point Clark Beach Association
   Information and links about environmental issues affecting the water and beach quality of Lake Huron at Point Clark, Ontario.

   
   http://www.pcba.ca/

» Positive Power
   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.

   
   http://www.positivepowerco-op.com/

» Quetico Foundation
   Dedicated to the preservation of wilderness areas, particularly of Quetico Park.

   
   http://www.queticofoundation.org

» RCO - Recycling Council of Ontario
   Provides information concerning recycling and waste minimization programs in the province of Ontario. Includes related links.

   
   http://www.rco.on.ca/

» STORM Coalition
   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.

   
   http://www.stormcoalition.org/

» Severn Sound Environmental Association
   Information about projects and programs to improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat in the Severn Sound area.

   
   http://www.severnsound.ca/

» The Green Pages
   Provides information about the environment, conservation, education and includes free e-mail.

   
   http://www.thegreenpages.ca/

» The Ontario Environment Network
   Non-profit, non-governmental network of over 500 environmental groups that focus on a wide range of environmental issues.

   
   http://www.oen.ca/

» The Southern Ontario Seismic Network
   Seven permanent seismic stations and four remote dialup seismic stations located mainly in the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara peninsula area of Southern Ontario.

   
   http://www.gp.uwo.ca/

» The Tadpole Monitoring Project
   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.

   
   http://www.trentu.ca/biology/tadpole

» Water Environment Association of Ontario
   A not for profit organization of over 1200 technical and professional individuals dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Ontarios water environment

   
   http://www.weao.org/

» Waterfalls of Southern Ontario
   An ongoing project to build detailed database of falls listing a page about each and providing photos, physical and cultural information with directions.

   
   http://www.multiboard.com/~mharris/waterfall.htm

» Waterfront Trail
   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.

   
   http://www.waterfronttrail.org/