The Ontario Ministry of the Environment's "My Environment" website provides information on the environmental impacts our daily choices have and helps guide us to smarter options that can benefit both the environment and ourselves. From inside and outside our home to our office space, there are plenty of easy tips and options available to make our activities more green. There are also dedicated sections for air, water, and land, containing information on issues, initiatives, and resources, as well as links to relevant sites such as Drive Clean Ontario, E-Zone for kids, and Obviously.ca, an interactive site.
At the federal level, Government of Canada's ecoACTION website has information on environmental action rebates, publications, and energy calculators all designed to assist you in becoming a greener consumer and save you money in the process.
The facts are in and the conclusions undeniable - our energy consumption and our use of natural resources are having huge negative impacts on the environment. But there are small changes that we can make as individuals that will not only benefit the environment but will also help save us money. Ontario's Ministry of Energy has great conservation tips for consumers and businesses.
You can calculate the energy, air pollution and dollar savings from making energy efficient choices on the Ontario Clean Air Alliance's Electricity Choices website.
If you want to help restore natural habitats, maintain trails, or help remove invasive species, then check out Ontario Nature's Volunteer for Nature program.
If you're interested in wildlife monitoring programs or collecting field data on natural areas then Nature Watch is the place to start. Nature Watch organizes volunteers to collect valuable data for their Frog Watch, Ice Watch, Plant Watch and Worm Watch programs.
Interested in becoming a nature steward? The Stewardship Network of Ontario will help you get started.
Evergreen has a wealth of volunteer opportunities and events. You're sure to find something that fits you and make a difference.
If it's sinking your teeth into the Greenbelt Act and Protection Plan that strike your fancy, visit Greenbelt For Ontario for official documents and plans. If you'd like to get more involved in protecting the Greenbelt, visit the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance website, where you can sign up to receive the GreenbeltWatch e-newsletter, find out how to take action, or join a Greenbelt Alliance group.
One large tree can transpire 450 litres of water a day
