[greenon-l] Revitalizing the conservation movement

[Conservation Council of Ontario]

To: The Green On, e-news list and friends of Green Ontario.
From: Lois Corbett, President, The Conservation Council of Ontario
Date:  April 30, 2003

Re: Restoring Ontario's commitment to conservation

Dear friends,

I would like to thank all of you who have helped us out over the past year 
by responding to our surveys and participating at our 2002 Eco Summit. The 
Board of Directors at CCO have responded to your suggestions, and share 
your concerns about how to best to support the important role of the 
non-governmental sector in promoting conservation and a healthy environment.

Following on the 2002 Eco Summit and the two surveys of non-governmental 
organizations (NGOs) we conducted last year, the Conservation Council has 
developed two documents that will help lay out a path for revitalizing the 
NGO role in promoting conservation and a healthy environment.  You'll find 
them both on the Green Ontario website, http://www.greenontario.org

The first report is called "Green Ontario: an NGO Strategy for Conservation 
and a Healthy  Environment". The goal is "to enhance the capacity of 
Ontario's non-governmental organizations to promote a conserver society and 
deliver environmental solutions". I think you'll find that many of the 
issues and organization needs identified at the Eco Summit are covered in 
the strategy.

The second report is the Conservation Council's "Strategic Directions and 
Business Plan 2003". It proposes a new mission for the Council (to make 
Ontario a conserver society) and outlines our role in developing a 
province-wide commitment to conservation:
We will remain focused on the goal of a conserver society for Ontario.

We will acknowledge and support the contributions and areas of expertise of 
other organizations in promoting conservation and environmental solutions.

We will help increase the capacity of organizations to address conservation 
and environmental priorities.

We will build partnerships and campaigns to address priority issues for 
conservation and a healthy environment.

We will raise public commitment to adopt conservation solutions and help 
connect individuals with support services and educational material.

In so doing, we will build a strong and long-lasting commitment to 
conservation in Ontario, as well as achieve tangible results in Ontario's 
communities and homes.

There is a tremendous need to restore conservation values to Ontario's 
society and economy. This challenge is bigger than any one organization 
--  it requires a coordinated and cooperative approach. I'm hoping we can 
count on your continued support.

Both reports are "drafts", which means we'd like to hear from you if we are 
on the right track.  Please download them at www.greenontario.org and send 
your comments to me and our Executive Director, Chris Winter. Here's our 
addresses to cut and paste into an e-mail:

  "Lois Corbett" <lcorbett at yahoo.ca>, "Chris  Winter" <cco at web.ca>


  With thanks,

  Lois Corbett
  President
  The Conservation Council of Ontario

p.s:  If you think we're on the right track, now would be an excellent time 
to help out with a donation to the Council.  Please mail a cheque to: The 
Conservation Council of Ontario, 43 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6R 2C8.

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Promoting conservation leadership, cooperation, and action for over 50 years
The Conservation Council of Ontario
43 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6R 2C8
(416) 533-1635
www.greenontario.org
Chris Winter, Executive Director
Lois Corbett, President 
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