Non-government

AG Care
www.agcare.org
AGCare provides science- and research-based information and policy initiatives on pesticide use, crop biotechnology developments, nutrient management and other related environmental issues surrounding field and horticultural crop production in Ontario.

Bird Studies Canada (BSC)
www.bsc-eoc.org
Bird Studies Canada (BSC) is a nation-wide, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habitats, in Canada and elsewhere.  BSC engages the skills, enthusiasm and support of its members, volunteers, staff and the public interested in conservation.

Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA)
www.ccea.org
The Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA) is a national, non-profit organization that facilitates and assists Canadians with the establishment and management of a comprehensive network of protected areas representative of Canada's terrestrial and aquatic ecological diversity.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
www.cpaws.org
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society works towards protecting Canada's wild ecosystems in parks, wilderness and other natural areas. CPAWS promotes awareness and understanding of ecological principles and the values of wilderness through education, appreciation and experience. The organization also encourages action by individuals to accomplish these goals.

Carolinian Canada
www.carolinian.org
Carolinian Canada is a non-profit coalition of over 40 conservation groups, both government and non-government, and many individuals working to conserve the ecological diversity of Canada's threatened natural regions. Member groups include Conservation Authorities, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, Ontario Stewardship, federal and provincial departments and ministries, Canadian Botanical Association, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and others.

Ducks Unlimited Canada ( DUC)
www.ducks.ca
Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. On-the-ground work is guided by the wetland and environmental research of DUC's scientists. DUC works to change policy in favour of wetland and habitat conservation, and delivers wetland and environmental education programs to teach Canadians about wetlands and the need to conserve them.

Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations
www.foca.on.ca/
The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing over 500 Ontario cottagers’ associations plus individual and corporate members. For over 40 years, FOCA has served as an information centre and provided assistance and leadership on many crucial issues affecting cottage properties. The key roles of FOCA are those of advocacy, education and support for non-profit, volunteer-based waterfront groups in the following areas of interest: environmental quality, land use planning, fair taxation, risk management.

International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
www.iucn.org
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (also know as the World Conservation Union) serves as a network for the governments of 82 states, including 111 government agencies, more than 800 NGOs, and thousands of scientists and experts from around the world. The IUCN's mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

The IUCN is actively engaged in managing and restoring ecosystems and improving people's lives, economies and societies.

Nature Canada
www.naturecanada.ca
Nature Canada's conserves and protects Canada's natural diversity of plant and animal species, whole ecosystems and entire landscapes so that all wildlife—common and rare, plants and animals—are protected for the benefit of Canadians.  Nature Canada offers a website informing the public of important issues concerning Endangered Species, parks and protected areas, nature education and their own Nature Network.

Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)
www.natureconservancy.ca
The Nature Conservancy of Canada works to protect Canada's most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species that call them home.  NCC is dedicated to preserving ecologically significant areas in Canada through outright purchase, donations and conservation easements in an attempt to protect Canadian natural heritage for generations to come.  NCC also operates a Conservation Volunteers program that engages people in the protection of Canada’s biodiversity while providing a meaningful, hands-on educational experience in ecologically significant natural areas.

Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
www.ofah.org
The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters is a non-profit, registered charity, dedicated to protecting woodland and wetland habitat, conserving fish and widlife stocks and promoting outdoor education.

Ontario Forestry Association
www.oforest.on.ca
The Ontario Forestry Association is a non-profit, registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests, and to develop commitment to stewardship of forest ecosystems. Since the 1940's, the OFA has been involved in public education around forestry and environmental issues and in major initiatives involving restoration, commemoration and the management of forests and natural environment.

Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA)
www.ontariolandtrustalliance.org
The Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) is a non-profit organization with a mandate to encourage the land trust movement throughout Ontario. OLTA is a first stop for private landowners who may be considering the establishment of a conservation easement on their property to protect some aspect of biodiversity.

The scope of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance encompasses wilderness, agricultural and other lands, water and facilities that have a natural, cultural or heritage significance to communities throughout Ontario.

Ontario Nature
www.ontarionature.org
Ontario Nature advocates the protection and restoration of species, natural habitats and landscapes that represent the full diversity of nature in Ontario. The organization coordinates research, education and conservation initiatives that connect thousands of individuals and communities across Ontario with nature. Ontario Nature operates a Volunteer for Nature program as an out-of-doors volunteer experience designed for people with an interest in biodiversity protection. Volunteers work alongside professional conservationists on hands-on projects such as bird, butterfly and dragonfly counts, boardwalk building, native tree planting and seed collection in some of Ontario's most important natural areas.

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
www.ontariosoilcrop.org
To communicate and facilitate responsible, economic management of soil, water, air and crops. This association administers a number of environmental cost-share opportunities for Ontario farmers under the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan to achieve beneficial management practices.

Sierra Club of Canada, Ontario Chapter
ontario.sierraclub.ca
The Sierra Club is grass-roots volunteer-driven organization, with the mission to protect and restore the health of the natural environment, including human communities in Ontario by empowering the membership and citizenry through education, advocacy, action and outdoor adventures.

Stewardship Network of Ontario (SNO)
www.stewardshipcentre.on.ca
The Stewardship Network of Ontario is a coalition of provincial and regional level conservation organizations that are working together to provide comprehensive stewardship programs to benefit landowners in Ontario. One of these initiatives is to provide a single online location for obtaining information about stewardship.

Tallgrass Ontario
www.tallgrassontario.org
Tallgrass Ontario is an action-oriented network of organizations and individuals working together to conserve prairie and savanna habitats in Ontario. Tallgrass Ontario works to:

• connect groups and individuals engaged in recovery efforts
• promote scientific research
• implement landowner contact and stewardship projects
• raise public awareness
• develop and transfer information about conservation and restoration
• generate funds for recovery efforts of tallgrass prairie, savanna and related ecological communities in Ontario.

World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)
www.wwf.ca
World Wildlife Fund works in Canada and around the world to:

• protect endangered wildlife and their habitat
• preserve wild lands
• address global biodiversity threats and challenges by protecting natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, including endangered species
• promotes sustainable approaches to the use of renewable natural resources
• encourage more efficient use of resources and energy to reduce pollution