Looking for someone to speak at a conference, school or event on a Greenbelt-related topic?
Our members are based in local communities throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe and can speak to a number of issues including sprawl, agriculture, conservation and public engagement.
To arrange an interview you may also contact: Stephanie Kohls Communications Director, Environmental Defence (416) 323-9521 x232
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Organization
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Contact Person
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Telephone
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Region(s) of Focus
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Area of expertise/experience
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905-649-2433
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Federal lands in North Pickering
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Raising awareness and advocacy about the preservation of land for food.
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416-960-6075
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Greenbelt, Durham
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Greenbelt issues, growing the greenbelt and growth in Durham region
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416-208-0252 or 647-891-9550
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Rouge and Duffin Watersheds, Toronto East
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Rouge National Park, Pickering Airport Lands, Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve, YDSS Big Pipe and Markham Bypass
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Best Environment for Streetsville/Sierra Club Peel/NICO
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Peter Orphanos
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647-680-5372 or 905-567-7425
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Peel - Halton
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Natural capital, Greenbelt and land use policy
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905-883-3047
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Southern York Region
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Planning, tree by-laws, significant woodlands, wildlife and endangered species, cultural heritage landscapes, heritage, archeology, light pollution, sewage, water and municipal infrastructure issues.
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705-445-0357
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The Blue Mountain Watershed
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Environmental health and integrity of Blue Mounntain watershed, aggregates
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Gideon Foreman
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416-306-2273
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GTA
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Organic Farming
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Graham Flint
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905-659-5417
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Hamilton/Halton (border with Hamilton)
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Aggregates (leading opposition to the first Greenfield quarry in the Natural Heritage System of the Greenbelt); source water protection, significant woodlands, species at risk, preservation of agricultural lands; farm viability; Hamilton's Rural Official Plan update and incorporation of the Greenbelt Plan and the GGH Growth Plan
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Andrew McCammon
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416 231 9484
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ALL, but realistically those close to Toronto
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Headwater protection; watershed management; Provincial Policy Statement; Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
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King Township
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Land use planning for rural areas; Peaker plant opposition; OMB hearings for Big Pipe and other threats to the countryside and protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
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905-660-9782
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York Region
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Awareness-raising of the impact of toxic substances on the environment and on human health; environmental issues in York Region; healthy lifestyle alternatives; ecologically sound and sustainable solutions; orangic lawn care; ndusrial hemp (new project)
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519-647-0307
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Farmland grab outside of the Greenbelt in Brant County
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Farmland grab; conservation easements; growing the Greenbelt to include Brant County
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Northern York Region and Southern Simcoe County, Lake Simcoe watershed
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Urban sprawl; infrastructure projects and growth
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