<html> <div align="center"> Green On. The Online Newsletter of the Conservation Council of Ontario Help Renew Ontario's Commitment to Conservation This is a condensed e-mail version of the newsletter  To view the complete newsletter, go to: <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/news/0210.html" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/news/0210.html</a> </div> In this issue The Conservation Council's 50th Anniversary Dinner <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/dinner.html" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/dinner.</a><a href="http://www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/dinner.html" eudora="autourl">html</a> November 26, 2002 Tickets are now on sale for the Conservation Council's 50th Anniversary dinner at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Please come out and show your support for the Conservation Council and for the conservation movement in Ontario. Ontario's Eco Summit 2002 <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/</a> November 27, 2002 We're hosting a special meeting of environmental leaders to identify obvious environmental solutions that should be implemented immediately, showcase NGO projects and ideas, and identify ways to increase cooperation and turn the obvious solutions into reality! Green Ontario Survey  <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/survey.html" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/survey.</a><a href="http://www.greenontario.org/ecosummit/survey.html" eudora="autourl">html</a> Deadline November 1st Send us your best ideas!  In advance of the Eco Summit, we are surveying up to 200 organizations on their environmental activities and priorities.  All groups that submit a response will receive a free copy of our report, which will be released at the Eco Summit. CCO Annual Meeting and Call for Nominations November 27, 2002, 4:00 pm, Royal York Hotel, Toronto (following the Eco Summit) We're looking for new member organizations and individual members who can lend their expertise and time to the cause of conservation.  In particular, we are looking for people who can help bridge the conservation/environmental movement with other sectors of Ontario's society and economy -- including culture, first nations, faith, communities, labour and business.  If you are interested, send a brief description to Chris Winter, Executive Director, at cco@web.ca. Other News Environment Commissioner Calls for Provincial Biodiversity Strategy <a href="http://www.eco.on.ca/english/whatsnew/index.htm" eudora="autourl">www.eco.on.ca/english/whatsnew/index.htm </a>Environment Commissioner Gord Miller's latest annual report points to a looming crisis in ecosystem and resource management and calls on the the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to develop a provincial biodiversity strategy.  Green Energy Report to receive more consultation <a href="http://www.est.gov.on.ca/english/ar/nr_intro.cfm?news_id=255&body=yes" eudora="autourl">www.est.gov.on.ca/english/ar/nr_intro.cfm?news_id=255&body=yes</a> The excellent report of the Select Committee on Alternative Fuel Sources (see <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/news/0206.html" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/news/0206.html</a>) has been handed over to Steve Gilchrist, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, who will consult with experts, consumer and environmental groups and market participants in the electricity, gas and fuel sectors with a view to making recommendations for a renewable portfolio standard for Ontario. Online Fundraising See <a href="http://www.greenability.org /" eudora="autourl">www.greenability.org </a> Our highly successful online fundraising course is back!  The Conservation Council, the Sustainability Network, Web Networks and Ken Wyman and Associates are pleased to offer "How to Get a Grant" starting October 28. Other Events Can Business Do Well By Doing Good? Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Monday October 21st, 7:30pm Toronto City Hall (Bay & Queen) with Bob Willard, author of The Sustainabiity Advantage.  Hosted by the Coalition for a Green Economy and Grassroots Environmental Products. The Green Power Trade Show October 28, 29 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto This year's Green Power Trade Show will examine the opportunities Green Power producers have under Ontario's restructured electricity market to establish themselves as a viable alternative to conventional sources. <div>***************************</div> <div>Promoting environmental cooperation, leadership and action for over 50 years</div> <div>The Conservation Council of Ontario</div> <div>43 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6R 2C8</div> <div>(416) 533-1635</div> <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/" EUDORA=AUTOURL>www.greenontario.org</a> </html>