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Protecting the Great Lakes

Environmental Defence

Amount: $75,000
Grant Period: 6/1/2010 to 5/31/2011
Program: Environment
Program Area: Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems
Geographic Focus: Canada: Ontario

Based in Toronto, Environmental Defence is a national environmental organization with a demonstrated commitment to improving water quality in the Great Lakes basin. With previous Mott support, Environmental Defence helped implement the Ontario Clean Water Act, foster policy reforms through the review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and advance the Great Lakes Blueprint, an action plan developed by the environmental community. Renewed support will allow the organization to continue to seek innovative, equitable, and cost-effective solutions to Great Lakes water quality problems. Efforts will include engaging in the U.S.-Canada Great Lakes water quality renegotiations, strengthening Ontario's water policies, and increasing public understanding of Great Lakes issues.

Project Contact:

116 Spadina Avenue, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
CANADA
Program Officer: Jumana Vasi
Organizational Website: http://www.environmentaldefence.ca
Project Website: Not Available

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