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(My apologies -- the first attempt to send this came through blank. Here
it is again, without the logo graphic -- Chris Winter)<br>
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Ontario's Conservation Summit 2004<br>
</font><font size=5 color="#008000">Meeting the Conservation
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Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place, Toronto<br>
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<font color="#008000">REGISTRATION REQUESTED BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19<br>
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To register, go to
<a href="http://www.greenontario.org/summit/" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/summit/</a>
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<b>Why a Summit? -- To celebrate our strengths and plan for an even stronger conservation movement!<br>
</b>The Province of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation are partnering with the Conservation Council of Ontario on a one day conservation summit -- an opportunity to show how Ontario's conservation and environmental organizations can help make Ontario a conserver society.<br>
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The Ontario government is committed to making Ontario a leader in conservation, and to creating a culture of conservation. Supporting this commitment are specific goals and targets, such as a 5% reduction in electricity consumption by 2007 and a 60% waste diversion rate by 2008.<br>
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The government is seeking our help. Progressive policy is one part of the solution, but so too is public engagement, and this is where Ontario's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) excel. NGOs can reach almost every one of Ontario's 12 million people. They offer services to help people become better conservers (including home energy audits and car-sharing), provide volunteer opportunities (in habitat restoration and public education), can organize whole communities around conservation campaigns, and provide valuable tips and ideas to their members and the public. <br>
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Ontario's Conservation Summit starts with an overview of the best NGO programs in Ontario. It then challenges us to look at how we can improve on these programs and organize a strong province-wide conservation movement. <br>
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<b>Summit Co-Chairs<br>
</b>Donna Cansfield, Chair of the Provincial Conservation Action Team<br>
Jeb Brugmann, President of the Conservation Council of Ontario<br>
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<b>Confirmed Speakers<br>
</b>The Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the Environment<br>
The Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy<br>
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Elizabeth May, Sierra Club of Canada<br>
Rick Smith, Environmental Defence<br>
Paul Gipe, Ontario Sustainable Energy Association<br>
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Nuala Doherty, The Ontario Trillium Foundation<br>
Suzanne Elston, environmental educator <br>
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Summit Agenda: <a href="http://www.greenontario.org/summit/agenda.html" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/summit/agenda.html</a> <br>
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<b>Challenge Paper -- Make sure your group is listed!<br>
</b>A challenge paper is being prepared for the Summit, including summaries of existing NGO projects and public services. You can review drafts at the conference website.<br>
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<b>add in new projects</b> -- if you'd like to add a major provincial program or an example of local leadership please let us know. <br>
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<b>edit existing entries -- </b>we have used project descriptions gleaned from websites. If you wish, you can change an entry or add in information (such as project statistics). Please be concise and follow the existing format. <br>
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<b>identify new opportunities</b> -- recommend new projects, NGO collaborations, or multi-sector partnerships that would make a significant difference in strengthening Ontario's conservation movement and/or help achieve Ontario's conservation targets. <br>
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<b>Ontario's Conservation Summit 2004 -- Register Today<br>
</b><a href="http://www.greenontario.org/summit/registration.html" eudora="autourl">www.greenontario.org/summit/registration.html</a><br>
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<div>Promoting conservation leadership, cooperation, and action for over 50 years</div>
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<div>The Conservation Council of Ontario</div>
<div>Suite 132, 215 Spadina Ave, Toronto, M5T 2C7 </div>
<div>Ph: (416) 533-1635</div>
<div>Fx: (416) 979-3936 </div>
<div><a href="http://www.greenontario.org/" EUDORA=AUTOURL>www.greenontario.org</a> </div>
<div>Chris Winter, Executive Director</div>
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