- Our Neighbourhood
- Sustainability
- Pesticide Free, Naturalization, Food
- Climate Change
- Energy Tips for Individuals
- Waste
- National and International Groups
- Our Funding Partners
Our Neighbourhood
- Rideau Roundtable – an association working to keep the Rideau and Cataraqui watersheds, from Ottawa to Kingston, healthy
- Rideau-info.com – non-commercial information on Rideau Canal Waterway
- Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve – conservation group in Eastern Ontario, in area between Kingston, Westport and Brockville
- Friends of Rideau – volunteer non-profit organization
- EcoPerth – non-profit environmental group focused on climate change in Perth, Ontario
- Ecology Ottawa – not-for-profit working make Ottawa the green capital of Canada
- Transition Brockville (formerly the Brockville Climate Change Action Group) – citizens group to education and encourage climate change actions amongst Brockville area residents
- Rideau Valley Conservation Authority – protects the resources of Rideau Valley watershed
- Town of Smiths Falls
- Rideau Waterway Land Trust – non-government, non-profit, community based organization established to protect land and water resources for public benefit.
- Friends of Tay Watershed – community-based umbrella organization of groups in Tay Watershed, at tributary of Rideau, based in Perth
- Watersheds Canada (formerly Sustainable Watersheds) – helps community groups be more effective in protecting their water resources, based in Portland
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority – immediately north of the Rideau Valley watershed
- Red Squirrel Conservation Services – energy and environmental services in Kingston area
- Envirocentre – Ottawa EnerGuide for Houses Delivery Agent in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville
Sustainability
- Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition – works with communities to strengthen their social, environmental and economic well-being
- Green Communities Canada – national association of 40 non-profit community groups across the country that deliver environmental programs and services focusing on household and community action. REAL is a member.
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Conservation Council of Ontario – province-wide association of organizations and individuals dedicated to conservation and a healthy environment
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – sustainable development
- Ontario Land Trust Alliance – organizations which acquire land or interests in land for conservation
- We Conserve – site of The Conservation Council of Ontario
Pesticides, Nature and Local Food
- Lanark Local Flavour – sustainable food options in Lanark County
- Local Flavours – food guide for Leeds, Grenville and Frontenac Counties
- Canadian Biotechnology Action Network – promotes food sovereignty and democratic decision-making on science and technology issues
- Evergreen – encourages positive changes in schools, communities or at home by restoring and enhancing local greenspaces
- Canadian Organic Growers – national information network for organic farmers, gardeners and consumers
- Savour Ottawa – City of Otttawa local food guide
- City of Toronto – environment and energy
- Ontario Nature – site of Federation of Ontario Naturalists
- for more links on pesticides, see our Green Gardening page
Climate Change
- 350.org – climate actions in 188 countries
- Clean Air Partnership – addresses air quality and climate change issues in Canadian cities
- Climate Action Network Canada – movement for climate protection in Canada.
- David Suzuki Foundation – climate change impacts and solutions
- Environment Canada – links to federal resources
- Natural Resources Canada – climate change publications
- Pembina Institute – promotes solutions to energy and environmental issues across Canada.
- Sierra Club of Canada – member-based organization that empowers people to protect, restore and enjoy a healthy and safe planet, several Canadian chapters
Energy Tips for Individuals
- Environment Canada – eco tips
- Natural Resources Canada – residential home energy efficiency
- The Coupon Cupboard – includes links to many other energy tip sites
- Daily Home Reno Tips – one homeowner’s experience with the ecoENERGY program
- Energy Efficient Lighting – a collection of about 40 web references for the homeowner.
Waste
- 2Good2Waste Lanark – free online used item exchange for Lanark, Leeds & Grenville
- Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) – works to minimize society’s impact on the environment by eliminating waste
- Municipal Waste Association – shares municipal waste reduction and recycling information and experience (formerly AMRC)
- Ontario’s Orange Drop program – for hazardous and special waste
- Electronics Recycling – search for Ontario depots
- Stewardship Ontario – industry funding organization for Blue Box Wastes
National & International Groups
- Earth Day Canada – see their ecoaction pages for tips
- ecojustice – Canada’s legal champion for a healthy environment
- Greenpeace International – global campaigning organisation
- Greenpeace Canada – challenges government and industry to halt harmful practices
- David Suzuki Foundation – science-based education, advocacy and policy work, to protect the diversity of nature
- Green Communities Canada – national association of non-profits, like REAL, who deliver environmental solutions
- Canadian Environmental Law Association – at public interest organization use existing laws to protect the environment and advocates for law reforms.
- Pollution Probe – research, education and advocacy
- Sierra Club of Canada member-based organization that empowers people to protect, restore and enjoy a healthy and safe planet
- World Wildlife Fund – wildlife conservation and endangered species
- Charity Village – index of Canadian environmental organizations
- Environmental Magazine – US based online environmental magazine
Our Funding Partners
- Green Communities Canada – association of organizations delivering environmental solutions to communities
- Ontario Trillium Foundation – delivers funding to charities and not-for-profits such as REAL
- Town of Smiths Falls – supports REAL in many ways, including building are 85 William St. W.
- Township of Drummond North Elmsley – we appreciate their support!
- Township of Montague – thank you Montague!
- Township of Rideau Lakes – our latest supporter
- Valley Heartland – Community Futures Development Corporation is dedicated to stimulating job creation and economic growth the business and community development
- Investment Readiness Program (IRP) – federal support of social purpose organization
