Ecology Ottawa 2007 Council Watch Report

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A Question of Leadership

An Environmental Report Card on

Mayor OBriens City Council

The 2007 Council Watch Report


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Table of Contents

P2 Executive Summary

P4 Report Card

Environmental Votes

P5 Motion 4/8 Appropriate Budget Funding to Implement the 2003 Air Quality and ClimateChange Management Plan

P6 Motion 10/9 Incentives for buildings that meet the LEED environmental standard

P7 Motion 10/13 Cap OC Transpo fare increases at 2%

P8 Motion 10/15 Maintenance of funding for Citizens for Safe Cycling

P9 Motion 11/6 Establishment of a source-separated organics program

P10 Motion 11/13 Establishment of a city-wide giveaway day

P11 Motion 13/6-13/7 Protection of the Tallwood woods and lobbying for increased protection ofother natural areas of significance

P12 Motion 13/9-13/10 Prohibiting unnecessary vehicle idling

P13 Conclusion

P14 About Ecology Ottawa and About the Sierra Club of Canada, Ottawa Local Group


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Executive Summary

Public opinion polls show that a healthy environment is a top priority for Canadians. Public concern is growing onissues such as global warming, air and water pollution, waste management and protection of greenspaces, andpeople are demanding leadership from all levels of government, including City Hall.

Canada, despite its enormous size and vast wilderness, is essentially an urban country. Eighty percent of Canadians

live in urban areas and it is essential that municipalities across the country take responsibility and show leadership inconfronting the environmental challenges that we face.

Some Canadian cities, led by visionary mayors and active city councils, are rising to the challenge. They areinvesting in the future by creating green jobs and building healthier communities. Their mayors are champions in thefight against climate change and understand the need for action. Unfortunately, the City of Ottawa is not among theseleading municipalities.

Instead, Ottawa appears to be the only major city in Canada whose mayor is not actively championing the fightagainst climate change. In fact, as this study shows, Mayor OBrien recently opposed financing for Ottawas

under-resourced Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan, voted against efforts to reduce the unnecessaryidling of cars, and refused to support efforts to keep public transportation accessible by limiting fare increases totwo percent.

On environmental issues, Mayor OBrien is a laggard - not a leader. In fact, Mayor OBrien out-scored only six of his23 colleagues on City Council in the following study.

A Question of Leadership: An Environmental Report Card on Mayor OBriens City Council, assesses the environ-mental performance of Ottawas Mayor and city councillors. Councillor votes were tallied for eight motions, beginningNovember 2006 (after the last municipal election) and ending October 2007. These votes were chosen due to their

clear environmental focus. For all votes, a yes vote was a vote in favour of an environmentally-beneficial action.A no vote indicated opposition to an environmentally-beneficial action. The yes and no votes were tallied to giveeach Councillor a letter grade.

The motions included in the report are:

Devotion of Budget 2007 funds to implement the Climate Change and Air Quality Management Plans - This voterequired appropriate resources be applied to implement the citys Air Quality and Climate Change ManagementPlan, which would improve air quality in the city while contributing to the global effort to slow climate change;

Incentives for LEED-designated buildingss - This motion prompted the consideration of incentives for buildingaccording to the LEED environmental standards for building design which means that a building meets certainenvironmental standards regarding water use and energy efficiency, air quality and use of sustainable building

materials as well as building locations;Transit fare increases to reflect 2% cost-of-living increasess - This vote capped the OC Transpo fare increase at2%, which would maintain its affordability;

Maintenance of funding for Citizens for Safe Cyclings - This vote saw City Council decide not to fund Citizens forSafe Cycling, a not-for-profit organization that has partnered with the City of Ottawa for over 12 years to provideeducation to citizens on how to safely integrate cycling into their lives as an environmentally friendly mode oftransportation;


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Establishment of a Source-Separated Organics Collection Programs - This vote introduced a source-separatedorganics waste collection program which will reduce the amount of organic material in landfills by redirecting thesematerials to a composting facility;

Establishment of a Give-Away Days - This vote initiated a city-wide Give-Away Day to take place in June of eachyear, during which residents bring unwanted household items and furniture to the curb to be taken by others;

Addition of Tallwoods Woods to the Urban Natural Features Strategy protection plan and pressure the federalsgovernment for increased protection of greenspace - This vote sought to protect Tallwood Woods as one of theremaining major green spaces in the city, and have council encourage the federal government to provide morefunding to protect urban greenspaces;

Enactment of an anti-idling by-laws - This vote puts an end to the unnecessary idling of parked vehicles, excludinghybrid vehicles.

Marks in the report card range from A+ to D. Some councilors are making a strong effort to put the environment at theforefront of the Citys agenda, such as councillors Deans, Doucet, Cullen, Bdard, Bellemare, Legendre, McRae andHolmes, all of whom received an A+. Nonetheless, the rest of the marks indicate a mediocre to poorperformance for much of the council. Councillors Brooks, Desrochers, El-Chantiry, Hunter and Thompson all received

a D. Many of the Councillors received passing grades due only to the fact that at least three of the eight votes weresomewhat trifling matters, requiring no responsibility from Councillors for ensuring the outcomes.

Only eight votes taken at council over the twelve month period dealt squarely with the environment. Even then,several of those votes were relatively trivial motions for further study or requests for federal funding. Progress on bigenvironmental issues such as public transit, land use, climate change, and waste management was incremental ornon-existent, because these issues were seemingly not on the radar of a Mayor who was oblivious to taking a leadingrole on the environment.

The results of this study reflect a city council that is drifting, virtually leaderless, and does not have a handle on the

growing number of serious environmental issues confronting Canadas fourth largest city. They have shown littlevisionary environmental leadership, and have along way to go if Ottawa is to become the green capital of Canada.


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Report Card

Larry OBrien Mayor C Mediocre at best. Think of the environment as a part of balanced budget

Georges Bdard Rideau-Vanier Ward A+ Excellent work

Michel Bellemare Beacon Hill-Cyrville WardA+

Excellent work

Rainer Bloess Innes Ward A Very good work.

Glenn Brooks Rideau-Goulbourn Ward D Going with the crowd on a few no-brainers got a passing mark, but this score

is still unacceptable

Rick Chiarelli College Ward C+ Keep trying. Heres a hint. Cyclists are good for the environment and vehicle

fumes are not.

Alex Cullen Bay Ward A+ Excellent work

Diane Deans Gloucester-Southgate Ward A+ Excellent work

Steve Desroches Gloucester-South Nepean D Going with the crowd on a few no-brainers got a passing mark, but this score


Clive Doucet Capital Ward A+ Excellent work

Eli El-Chantiry West Carleton-March Ward D Going with the crowd on a few no-brainers got a passing mark, but this score


Peggy Feltmate KanataSouth Ward A Very good work. Remember the importance of affordable public transit

Jan Harder Barrhaven Ward D Keep trying. It would be great if you would think more about the environment

Diane Holmes Somerset Ward A+ Excellent work

Peter Hume Alta Vista Ward B Reasonable work. Please try to think of the environment a lit tle more often

Gord Hunter Knoxdale-Merivale Ward D The only councillor to vote against organic waste collection a disappointing

mark.

Rob Jellett Cumberland Ward B+ Good work

Christine Leadman Kitchissippi Ward A Very good work. Only attendance affected the score

Jacques Legendre Rideau-Rockliffe Ward A+ Excellent work

Maria McRae River Ward A+ Excellent work.

Bob Monette Orlans Ward C Mediocre at best and only because you went with the crowd on a few

no-brainers. Please try harder

Shad Qadri Stittsville-Kanata West C Mediocre at best and only because you went with the crowd on a few

no-brainers. Favoring idling cars is not a positive environmental choice. Please

try harder

Doug Thompson Osgoode Ward D Going with the crowd on a few no-brainers got a passing mark, but this score


Marianne Wilkinson Kanata North Ward B Reasonable work. Please try to think of the environment a lit tle more often


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The Motion

Appropriate Budget Funding to Implement 2003 Climate Change Plan - Motion 4/8

Summary

This vote required appropriate resources be applied to implement the citys Air Quality and Climate ChangeManagement Plan. If properly funded, the Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan would improve air qualityin the city while contributing to the global effort to slow climate change. The motion was approved.

The Environmental Issue

Council voted on, and carried a motion requiring appropriate resources be included in the 2007 budget for theimplementation of the citys 2003 Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan that has not yet been fullyimplemented.

The Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan was created in 2003 as a part of the Citys overall environmentstrategy. Its purpose was to address air quality and climate change at the corporate and community levels, reachinga 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to 1990 levels by 2007 at the corporate level, and by 2012 atthe community level. While there has been some progress on the initiatives laid out in the Plan, it has largely failed toreach its targets, due in part to under-funding.

Poor air quality can seriously affect human health, especially in the very young, the elderly and those with pulmonaryand respiratory problems. Smog can affect even healthy young people; it can lead to breathing difficulties and hasbeen linked to an increase in hospitalizations.

Canada is a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol, and many municipalities including Halifax and Edmonton are movingforward with their own climate change strategies. If not addressed, it is likely that climate change will have severeeffects on our ecosystem, including extreme weather and fresh water shortages, and will imperil many plant andanimal species.

How they voted:

YesGeorges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rick Chiarelli, Alex Cullen, Diane Deans, Clive Doucet, Peggy Feltmate,Diane Holmes, Peter Hume, Rob Jellett, Chrisine Leadman, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae

NoMayor Larry OBrien, Rainer Bloess, Glenn Brooks, Steve Desroches, Eli El-Chantiry, Jan Harder, Gord Hunter,Bob Monette, Shad Qadri, Doug Thompson, Marianne Wilkinson


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The MotionIncentives for Buildings that Meet the LEED

Environmental Standard - Motion 10/9

Summary

This motion prompted the consideration of incentives for building according to the LEED environmental standard forbuilding design and required a report to council by September 2007. LEED building certification means a buildingmeets certain environmental standards regarding water use and energy efficiency, air quality and use of sustainablebuilding materials as well as building location. Promoting LEED standards with better incentives is a way to helpbusinesses and residents to reduce their impact on the environment. The motion was carried unanimously.


This motion prompted the consideration of incentives for building according to the LEED (Leadership in EnergyEnvironmental Design) standard for environmental building design and required that city staff present a report tocouncil by September 2007.

LEED is a designation given to environmentally friendly buildings, and is run by the Canada Green Building Council.It is based on the US Green Building Councils LEED program, but is designed for Canadian climates, constructionpractices and regulations.

The LEED system has five main categories that are scored in the certification process: water efficiency, minerals andresources, sustainable sites, indoor environmental quality and energy and atmosphere. Sustainable building practicesnot falling into one of these five areas are covered in a separate innovation and design process category. Provided aminimum score is achieved, there are four levels of certification: certified, silver, gold and platinum.

Business and residential property owners may want to build LEED certified buildings but this process can involveadditional costs up front. Councils endorsement of an investigation into incentives for building according to LEEDstandards and the ultimate adoption of an incentive plan would encourage more businesses and residents toconstruct environmentally sustainable buildings.

How they voted:

YesMayor Larry OBrien, Georges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess, Glenn Brooks, Rick Chiarelli,Alex Cullen,Diane Deans, Steve Desroches, Clive Doucet, Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy Feltmate, Jan Harder,Diane Holmes, Peter Hume, Gord Hunter, Rob Jellett, Christine Leadman, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae, BobMonette, Shad Qadri, Doug Thompson, Marianne Wilkinson


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The Motion

OC Transpo Fare Increase Capped at 2% - Motion 10/13

Summary

This vote capped the OC Transpo fare increase at 2% for certain classes of fare rather than larger increases that hadbeen proposed previously. Increasing transit fares ultimately costs tax payers as well as the environment because withhigher rates, the public is less inclined to use transit. This results in more cars on the road and larger requiredinvestments in road infrastructure in order to reduce traffic congestion. The motion was approved.


This vote established an OC Transpo fare increase of 2% for certain classes of fare rather than larger increasesthat had been proposed previously. The vote also moved up the fare increase one month earlier than previouslyscheduled.

Public transportation provides an alternative to more cars on our roads. Using public transportation instead of a carreduces emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change.

The higher the cost of public transit the less incentive there is for use, and so it is important to keep fares affordable byavoiding major fare increases. For low income riders, fare increases may even reduce their ability to use public transit.

How they voted:

YesGeorges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess, Alex Cullen, Diane Deans, Clive Doucet, Diane Holmes,Rob Jellett, Christine Leadman, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae, Bob Monette

NoMayor Larry OBrien, Glenn Brooks, Steve Desroches, Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy Feltmate, Jan Harder, Peter Hume,Gord Hunter, Shad Qadri, Doug Thompson, Marianne Wilkinson

AbsentRick Chiarelli


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The Motion

Maintenance of funding for Citizens for Safe Cycling - Motion 10/15

Summary

This vote saw City Council vote on continuing funding Citizens for Safe Cycling, a not-for-profit organization that haspartnered with the City of Ottawa for over 12 years to provide education to citizens on how to safely integrate cyclinginto their lives as an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Use of public transit and non-fossil fuel transpor-tation such as cycling helps to reduce the rate of greenhouse gas generation, a major contributor to global warming.

The motion failed.


Citizens for Safe Cycling is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. It has been partnered with the City of Ottawafor over 12 years to provide education to citizens on how to safely integrate cycling into their lives as an environmen-

tally friendly mode of transportation, as well as a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle.

The funding contract for this program ended in 2006, and no funds were allocated for 2007. The TransportationCommittee recommended that City Council suspend the Rules of Procedure to consider the allocation of $50,000from citywide reserves to Citizens for Safe Cycling for programs in 2007. This was in accordance with the normalconditions attached to City Grants.

It was brought to the attention of the councillors during their discussions that this program is in line with the OfficialPlan (a plan to make Ottawa more environmentally sustainable), and it could be unwise to stop funding a program thaseeks to encourage more and safer cycling.

The Citizens for Safe Cycling program is important to the city because it has educated thousands of people, includingelementary school children, about safe cycling and helped them become more active and less dependent onpolluting modes of transportation. The Citys leadership is important on this issue, especially since it has adopted aplan to create a more sustainable city.

A two-thirds majority was required in council to reverse their 2006 decision to cancel the Citizens for Safe Cyclingfunding. Fourteen councillors voted to reverse the earlier decision, while ten voted against such a move, thusdepriving the Citizens for Safe Cycling of any city funding for 2007.

How they voted:

YesMayor Larry OBrien, Georges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess, Alex Cullen, Diane Deans, Clive Doucet,Peggy Feltmate, Diane Holmes, Christine Leadman, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae, Shad Qadri,Marianne Wilkinson

NoGlenn Brooks, Rick Chiarelli, Steve Desroches, Eli El-Chantiry, Jan Harder, Peter Hume, Gord Hunter, Rob Jellett,Bob Monette, Doug Thompson


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The Motion

Establishment of a Source-Separated Organics collection program - Motion 11/6

Summary

This vote concerned the introduction of a source separated organics waste collection program. Implementing thisprogram will reduce the amount of organic material in landfills and redirect these materials to a composting facility.A reduction of organic material going to landfills reduces the production of methane, a known greenhouse gas, andalso extends the life of the landfill to save taxpayer dollars, while the compost generated can provide revenue to thecity to offset the costs of waste management. The motion was carried.


This vote mandated city staff to present the costs of a source separated organics program to council, including thepossibility of debt financing from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Waste reduction and disposal are a constant struggle for cities. Lack of space for landfills and public aversion tothem, amidst growing amounts of waste means that municipalities are constantly on the lookout for new disposalmethods. Reducing the amount of waste that must be sent to landfills in the first place is one method ofaddressing this.

The organic components (plant and other biological matter) of waste are significant environmentally because whenbuilt up in a landfill these components are often too deep or too compacted to be exposed to air and thus cannotproperly break down. Organic matter that is exposed to air and able to break down produces methane, a potentgreenhouse gas and contributor to climate change. Implementing a source-separated organics program will reducethe amount of organic material in landfills and redirect these materials to a composting facility. The methane produced

during decomposition, which can be converted to natural gas, is also more easily captured in a composting facilitythan in a landfill.

City Councils support of this vote is progress for Ottawa. The city will be joining other Canadian cities that haveinitiated a separate waste stream for organics, including Toronto and Charlottetown. The likelihood of this programbeing implemented in the future is increased by the fact that the motion also provided a specific potential source offinancing for the project - the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Councillors might well be more inclined tosupport the program with a funding source identified than without.

How they voted:

YesMayor Larry OBrien, Georges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess, Glenn Brooks, Rick Chiarelli, Alex Cullen,Diane Deans, Steve Desroches, Clive Doucet, Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy Feltmate, Jan Harder, Diane Holmes,Peter Hume, Rob Jellett, Christine Leadman, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae, Bob Monette, Shad Qadri,Doug Thompson, Marianne Wilkinson

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The Motion

Establishing a city-wide Give-Away Day - Motion 11/13

Summary

This vote initiated a city-wide Give-Away Day to take place in June of each year, with the possibility of adding asecond such day if the event is successful. On this day, residents bring unwanted household items and furniture to thecurb, which are then free to be taken away by others. Efforts such as these can reduce the growth rate of landfills andsave much of the considerable energy that would be used to manufacture new goods. Quite simply, it is the Reuse inReduce, Reuse, Recycle. The motion was carried unanimously.


Citing increasing concern over the use of landfill sites situated in proximity to local communities, as well as the risingcost of garbage collection, City Council carried a motion to support a city-wide Give-Away Day in June 2007.

On this day, residents are encouraged to bring unwanted household items and furniture to the curb where the itemsare freely available for anyone to take away as they please.

If the event is deemed successful by city staff, a second Give-Away Day per year would be added. During these daysthe existing by-law that prohibits scavenging would be temporarily waived, allowing people to both share theirunwanted household items, and to look for items for themselves.

Give-Away Days can play a role in minimizing the citys impact on landfills and on the environment, by allowingcitizens to use the unwanted goods of their neighbours.

This plan would extend the lifecycle of goods in our homes and reduce the demand for new goods, thereby reducingthe energy consumption and pollution associated with production. It may also extend the lives of landfills by reducingtheir use.

How they voted:

YesMayor Larry OBrien, Georges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess, Glenn Brooks, Rick Chiarelli, Alex Cullen,Diane Deans, Steve Desroches, Clive Doucet, Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy Feltmate, Jan Harder, Diane Holmes,

Peter Hume, Gord Hunter, Rob Jellett, Christine Leadman, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae, Bob Monette,Shad Qadri, Doug Thompson, Marianne Wilkinson


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The Motion

Protection of Tallwood Woods - Motion 13/6, 13/7

Summary

This vote sought to protect Tallwood Woods as one of the remaining major green spaces in the city. Council alsorequested that the federal government provide greater financial resources for the protection of urban green spaces.Urban forests are important for maintaining better air quality and reduced noise pollution. They also provide crucialhabitat for many small animals in addition to providing areas for the public to enjoy. The motion was approved.


The Urban Natural Features Strategy protection plan was devised to acquire all privately and publicly owned naturalgreen spaces in the City of Ottawa. The goal is to manage these spaces to ensure their protection and limit theirdevelopment. This benefits residents by creating a healthier urban atmosphere and by maximizing green spaces.

The Urban Natural Features Strategy identifies priority urban natural areas for protection through a staged acquisitionprogram. In the case of Tallwood Woods, the entire parcel of land is owned by the City.

A study was recently conducted to identify all major green spaces throughout the city. The study recommends protec-tion of a large section of Tallwood, while the remaining portion of Tallwood is deemed to have major communitysignificance that warrants its protection. The motion to add this portion of Tallwood in the Urban Natural FeaturesStrategy was carried, resulting in protection for the land in its entirety.

A council motion to request that the federal government provide greater financial incentives for the newly identifiedareas awaiting protection was carried. Many of those areas were not capital properties, which normally benefit fromgreater financial incentives. The city will request that the federal government expand this treatment to the lands that it

has put in its Urban Natural Features Strategy inventory. If the federal government accepts, it would be easier for theCity of Ottawa to purchase and protect all the identified lands in the program.

How they voted:

YesMayor Larry OBrien, Georges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess,Glenn Brooks, Rick Chiarelli, Alex Cullen,Diane Deans, Steve Desroches, Clive Doucet, Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy Feltmate, Jan Harder, Diane Holmes,Peter Hume, Gord Hunter, Rob Jellett, Jacques Legendre, Maria McRae, Bob Monette, Shad Qadri, Doug Thompson,Marianne Wilkinson

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The motion

Prohibiting unnecessary vehicle idling in the City of Ottawa -

Motion 13/9, 13/10

Summary

The intent of the vote was to put an end to the unnecessary idling of parked vehicles. Vehicle idling is a significantcontributor to poor air quality and the city itself highlights the significant amounts of fuel that are wasted by idlingvehicles. While such by-laws may not be easily enforceable, it is important to simply have them in place so that themessage is conveyed to the public that idling is not acceptable. The motion was approved.


This vote established a by-law to reduce unnecessary vehicle idling in the city. The idling control program has botheducational and enforcement components. A campaign will be launched to educate the public about the environ-mental impacts of vehicle idling, and enforcement blitzes will occur periodically in designated problem areas. Parking

enforcement officers will begin issuing one hundred dollar tickets in 2008. The major goal is to significantly reduceunnecessary vehicle idling for longer than three minutes.

The Idling Control By-law will contribute to the reduction of the emission of air pollutants and greenhouse gases,which are a major factor in climate change. Ottawas Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan aims toachieve a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. Similar anti-idling programs in other cities around theworld have been quite successful and cost effective at reducing pollutants. The By-law excludes hybrid vehicles.

How they voted:

YesGeorges Bdard, Michel Bellemare, Rainer Bloess, Alex Cullen, Diane Deans, Clive Doucet, Peggy Feltmate,Diane Holmes, Peter Hume, Gord Hunter, Jacques Legendre, Marianne Wilkinson

NoMayor Larry OBrien, Glenn Brooks, Rick Chiarelli, Steve Desroches, Eli El-Chantiry, Bob Monette, Shad Qadri,Doug Thompson

Absent

Jan Harder, Rob Jellett, Christine Leadman, Maria McRae


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About Ecology Ottawa

Ecology Ottawa is a volunteer organization that wants to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada. We believe thatOttawans want sustainable communities and care about issues such as public transit, pollution, greenspace, globalwarming, renewable energy, waste disposal and recycling. We also promote citizen participation in decisions thatshape Ottawas environment. Launched in December 2006, we currently have more than 1400 people signed up forour Ecology Ottawa Updates, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter. Our activities are carried out by a core group of about30 volunteers. For more information, or to sign up for our Updates visit www.ecologyottawa.ca

About the Sierra Club of Canada,

Ottawa Local Group

The Sierra Club of Canada, Ottawa Local Group is a volunteer organization that has been active in the Ottawa areafor more than 10 years working on various environmental initiatives. The group has worked to improve air and waterquality, to ensure due process in development activities, to preserve rare ecosystems, to promote public transit and topromote the importance of good environmental stewardship. The group has worked alone and with otherorganizations on conservation campaigns, educational outings and educational programs. The group was one of threeinvolved in the Councillor Report Cards prepared last year for public education in advance of the municipal election.


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