Ecology OttawaOttawa’s population is increasing, and like all growing cities, we face an inherent tension between preserving our living environment and meeting the needs of the human population. Like other cities – especially North American ones – Ottawa has a long…
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The results are in! – 6 Cumberland by-election candidates respond to Ecology Ottawa’s survey
The results are in! Click here to read what the incumbents have to say about climate change, Vision Zero, and the urban tree canopy.
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Eco Gala 2020 — Save the Date!
Join us this November for a digital gala experience.
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We’re hiring a Director of Development
Ecology Ottawa is hiring a Director of Development to join its dynamic team.
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You’re invited! Cumberland Ward Environment Debate
All candidates who responded to our questionnaire are invited to participate in an online debate on environmental issues.
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Tree Fundraiser 2020
Plant Ottawa’s future tree canopy!
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4 Ways To Champion Biodiversity
When it comes to protecting biodiversity, cities do best when they make data-driven decisions to improve land-use. Ottawa can do more to protect local nature by collecting ecosystem data to improve local policies and you can help.
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An action plan for 15-minute neighbourhoods
Even with the major setback of the city’s urban boundary expansion, an ambitious uptake of policies that build walkable, 15-minute neighbourhoods will combat urban sprawl while making our city more livable
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Safe Streets, Healthy Streets
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads around the world, cities are struggling to find innovative ways to safeguard public health while providing residents…
Living City
The Living City will integrate nature into the very fabric of urban planning, defend trees, plants, animals, rivers and greenspace and solve challenges by working with – not against – nature.
Active City
The Active City will build safe streets for all users, ages and abilities; focus on moving people, not just cars, and connect communities with world class transportation.
Renewable City
The Renewable City knows that 100% renewable energy is 100% possible; says “no” to new fossil fuel infrastructure, and creates clean energy jobs.
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Eco Gala 2020 — Save the Date!
Join us this November for a digital gala experience.
You’re invited! Cumberland Ward Environment Debate
All candidates who responded to our questionnaire are invited to participate in an online debate on environmental issues.
Hold the Line: A campaign to stop urban sprawl
The new Official Plan is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the city to hold the line on sprawl
2020 Tree Giveaways
Please note that we have had to put the Tree Distribution Program on pause this year due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, we have no free trees to distribute at this time. That being said, we were able to launch our very…
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Ecology Ottawa is a volunteer-driven, grassroots environmental organization working to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada. Your donation today will be used to fuel our campaign initiatives and help maintain an office where our volunteers and core staff can meet…
