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Organizations and Parks Links

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Affiliate Organizations

 

Ontario Nature

Goals are to protect and restore nature in Ontario; connect people with nature; advocate on behalf of nature; and educate the public on the importance of nature in all of our lives.

http://www.ontarionature.org/

 

Michigan Audubon Society

Mission is to study and preserve wild birds, plants, animals and their habitats and to enlighten the public of their importance.

http://www.michiganaudubon.org/

 

Nature Canada

A member-based non-profit conservation organization including more than 350 naturalist organizations across Canada. Its mission is to protect nature, its diversity, and the processes that sustain it.

http://www.naturecanada.ca/

 

Local Clubs

 

The Sault Naturalists

The club’s web site operated by Don and Vivian Hall.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/donandvivhall/index.html

 

Penokean Hills Field Naturalists

Elliot Lake, ON naturalists organization whose mission is to educate and promote interest, knowledge, conservation and preservation of the natural history, habitat and environment of the Sudbury region for its members and the community at large. Their newsletter, the Wolf Howl, is on the website.

http://phfn.wetpaint.com/

 

Owen Sound Field Naturalists

Owen Sound, ON naturalists organization, created in 1989 to provide Grey and Bruce naturalists with an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and enjoy activities and programs that would allow them to increase their understanding of natural history and conservation.

http://www.osfn.ca/index.html

 

Thunder Bay Field Naturalists

Thunder Bay, ON naturalists organization dedicated to the study of natural history, the wise use of natural resources, the preservation of natural areas, and teaching the public to understand and protect nature.

http://www.tbfn.net/

 

Midland Penetang Field Naturalists

Website is currently under construction.

http://users.csolve.net/~mpfnc/

 

Voyageur Trail Association

Site includes descriptions of trail routes.

http://www.voyageurtrail.ca/

 

North Country Trail Association

Mission is to develop, maintain, preserve and promote the North Country National Scenic Trail through a national network of volunteers, chapters, partner organizations and government agencies. When completed, it will be the longest off-road hiking trail in the United States.

http://www.northcountrytrail.org/

 

Sierra Club

Mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.

http://www.sierraclub.org/

 

Elliot Lake Astronomy Club

Promotes interest in and knowledge of our solar system, our galaxy and beyond.

http://elac2000.homestead.com/elac1.html

 

Environment/Conservation Organizations

See also Environment Links.

 

Canadian Wildlife Federation

Dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat by informing and educating Canadians, advocating responsible human actions and representing wildlife on conservation issues.

http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/

 

World Wildlife Fund Canada

One of Canada’s leading conservation organizations. The mission of WWF is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

http://www.wwf.ca/wwf.asp

 

Western Canada Wilderness Committee

The largest membership-based, citizen-funded wilderness preservation organization in Canada. Dedicated to saving wilderness and wildlife; inspired and informed by the wild places it seeks to protect. The organization has campaigned successfully to protect millions of hectares of Canadian wilderness in over 40 key wilderness areas. Its educational mission is supported by a strong research and mapping program, strategic alliances with other environmental groups, First Nations and community leaders, and regular expeditions into threatened wilderness areas

http://www.wildernesscommittee.org/

 

Michigan United Conservation Clubs

The largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Mission is to unite citizens to conserve Michigan's natural resources and protect its outdoor heritage. MUCC works to conserve Michigan's wildlife, fisheries, waters, forests, air, and soils by providing information, education and advocacy.

http://www.mucc.org/

 

Northwatch

A coalition of environmental and social justice groups in northeastern Ontario. Addresses environmental and social concerns related to natural resource use, particularly mining and logging, and other regional issues such as toxic waste, the nuclear industries and waste disposal schemes, and air and water quality.

http://www.web.ca/%7Enwatch/

 

Clean North

A citizens' environmental group in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

http://www.cleannorth.org/kb/whoarewe.html

 

Algoma Forest Local Citizens Committee

Advises the MNR District Manager on forest management planning issues, assists planning teams in the preparation of forest management plans, and assists in the implementation of forest management plans.

http://www.algomaforestlcc.org/

 

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Manages and protects Ontario's natural resources for wise use across the province.

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/index.html

 

Wild Lands League

A Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Mission is to combine credible science, visionary solutions and bold communication to save, protect and enhance Ontario’s wilderness areas.

http://www.wildlandsleague.org/

 

Natural Heritage Information Centre

Compiles, maintains and distributes information on natural species, plant communities and places of conservation concern in Ontario

http://nhic.mnr.gov.on.ca/nhic_.cfm

 

Great Lakes Bioneers

“A forum for connecting the environment, health, social justice, and spirit within a broad progressive framework.” Sponsors conferences and workshops on a variety of environmental issues, including alternative energy, sustainability, and climate change. Stephanie Mills, the Sault Naturalists’ 2005 annual meeting speaker, received the 2008 Bioneer Award for having "engaged the ecology movement for more than 30 years."

http://www.bioneers.org/

 

Central Lake Superior Land Conservancy

Mission is to promote the protection of natural, agricultural, recreational, historic, and scenic lands through the use of conservation easements, land donations, and education.

http://www.clslc.org/index.htm

 

EcoSuperior

Incorporated by the Lakehead Environmental Action Group (LEAG) to address environmental issues for Thunder Bay and area.

http://www.ecosuperior.com/index.html

 

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan

Mission of the Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/michigan/

 

Other Local Organizations

 

City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Provides City Council agendas and minutes, Hub Trail planning information, etc.

http://www.city.sault-ste-marie.on.ca/

 

Algoma Forest Local Citizens Committee

The Sault Ste. Marie District Local Citizens' Committee (LCC) is mandated by the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Its primary functions are as follows: Advising the Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager on forest management planning issues, assisting planning teams in the preparation of forest management plans, and assisting in the implementation of forest management plans. The LCC also contributes to other resource management issues. The public is welcome to attend meetings of the LCC, which are normally held the second Monday of every month.

http://www.algomaforestlcc.org/

 

City of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Provides City Commission agendas, information about city parks, etc.

http://www.sault-sainte-marie.mi.us/

 

LSSU Aquatic Research Lab

Mission is to combine education and research on aquatic biota and their associated habitats within the Great Lakes basin to serve the academic, scientific, and public communities. Information about the St. Marys River and its lake sturgeon, Atlantic salmon etc.

http://lssu.edu/arl/index.php

 

Parks, Natural Areas

 

Parks Canada

http://www.pc.gc.ca/

 

Pukaskwa National Park

http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pukaskwa/index_e.asp

 

Ontario Parks

http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/index.html

 

Point Pelee National Park

http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/ontario/ppelenp/index.htm

http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/index_E.asp

 

Lake Superior Provincial Park

http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/lakes.html

 

U.S. National Parks Service

http://www.nps.gov/

 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

http://www.nps.gov/piro/

 

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

http://www.nps.gov/slbe/

 

Isle Royale National Park

http://www.nps.gov/isro/

 

 

 

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