- The Southern Ontario Seismic Network - http://www.gp.uwo.ca/
Seven permanent seismic stations and four remote dialup seismic stations located mainly in the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara peninsula area of Southern Ontario.
- AMRC - Association of Municipal Recyclers - http://www.amrc.guelph.org/
Recycling tips, members' public pages, section for members only, executive organization, notices of education, workshops and information sessions news and reports.
- Friends of the Escarpment - http://www3.sympatico.ca/j.james/index.html
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and activism to preserve the ecological diversity of the Niagara Escarpment.
- Waterfront Trail - http://www.waterfronttrail.org/
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.
- Ontario Streams - http://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/
Raises public awareness in volunteer stream and watershed projects.
- Waterfalls of Southern Ontario - http://www.multiboard.com/~mharris/waterfall.htm
An ongoing project to build detailed database of falls listing a page about each and providing photos, physical and cultural information with directions.
- RCO - Recycling Council of Ontario - http://www.rco.on.ca/
Provides extensive information concerning recycling and waste minimization programs in the province of Ontario. Includes related links.
- Green Ontario - http://www.greenontario.org/
A guide to the environmental scene in Ontario, including factsheets on environmental issues and directories of organizations.
- Dufferin County Forest - http://www.dufferinmuseum.com/forest/
Information about this forest located about 1.5 hours drive northwest of Toronto.
- The Green Pages - http://www.thegreenpages.ca/home.htm
Provides extensive information about the environment, conservation, education and includes free e-mail.
- Burnt Lake - http://hometown.aol.com/motorfreelake/main.html
Information about a pristine lake in the Parry Sound area. Offers peace, quiet and serenity because of power boats, banned by Federal Law.
- Air Quality Ontario - http://www.airqualityontario.com/
Provides smog alerts, air quality forecasts and suggestions to reduce pollution for Ontarians.
- The Tadpole Monitoring Project - http://www.trentu.ca/biology/tadpole
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.
- FrogWatch Ontario - http://www.naturewatch.ca/english/frogwatch/on/
Seeks volunteers to listen for frog and toad calls in their local wetlands as part of a project to monitor amphibian populations.
- The Ontario Environment Network - http://www.oen.ca/
Non-profit, non-governmental network of over 500 environmental groups that focus on a wide range of environmental issues.
- Festive Earth Society - http://www.festiveearth.com/ecoinfo
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.
- Water Environment Association of Ontario - http://www.weao.org/
A not for profit organization of over 1200 technical and professional individuals dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Ontarios water environment
- Quetico Foundation - http://www.queticofoundation.org
Dedicated to the preservation of wilderness areas, particularly of Quetico Park.
- Watershed Report Card - http://www.watershedreportcard.org/
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.
- Positive Power - http://www.positivepowerco-op.com/
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.
- Ontario Steelheaders - http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
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.
- Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation - http://www.ormf.com/
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.
- Ecotecture Canada - http://www.ecotecturecanada.org/
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.
- Ontario Professional Foresters Association - http://www.opfa.ca/
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.
- Ontario Horticultural Association - http://www.gardenontario.org/
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.
- Ontario Clean Air Alliance - http://www.cleanair.web.net/
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.
- STORM Coalition - http://www.oakridgesmoraine.ca/
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.
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