- Rideau Roundtable - an association working to keep the Rideau and Cataraqui watersheds, from Ottawa to Kingston, healthy
- Rideau-info.com – non-commercial information on Rideau Canal Waterway
- Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve - conservation group in Eastern Ontario, in area between Kingston, Westport and Brockville
- Friends of the Rideau – volunteer non-profit organization
- EcoPerth – non-profit environmental group focused on climate change in Perth, Ontario
- Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - protects the resources of the Rideau Valley watershed
- Town of Smiths Falls
- Rideau Waterway Land Trust - non-government, non-profit, community based organization established to protect land and water resources for the public benefit.
- Friends of the Tay Watershed - community-based umbrella organization of groups in the Tay Watershed, a tributary of the Rideau, based in Perth
- Centre for Sustainable Watersheds - helps community groups be more effective in protecting their water resources, based in Portland
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority – immediately north of the Rideau Valley watershed
- Seven Generation Community Projects – promotes integrated sustainable living practices in the Greater Ottawa area
- Hearthmakers – energy and environmental services in Kingston area
- Envirocentre – Ottawa EnerGuide for Houses Delivery Agent in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville
- Contractor & industrial, residential and ride exchange - for area between Kingston, Brockville and Westport
- Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition - works with communities to strengthen their social, environmental and economic well-being
- Green Communities Canada – national association of 40 non-profit community groups across the country that deliver environmental programs and services focusing on household and community action. REAL is a member.
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Green Ontario – conserver solutions for a healthy environment, site of the Conservation Council of Ontario
- Environment Canada - weather and environmental information
- Ontario Land Trust Alliance - organizations which acquire land or interests in land for conservation
- We Conserve - site of The Conservation Council of Ontario
Pesticide Free, Naturalization and Food
- Organic Landscape Alliance – non-profit trade association
- Evergreen – encourages positive changes in schools, communities or at home by restoring and enhancing local greenspaces
- Canadian Organic Growers – national information network for organic farmers, gardeners and consumers
- City of Ottawa - Healthy lawns, trees and gardens - naturally
- City of Toronto - environmental portal
- Ontario Nature – site of Federation of Ontario Naturalists
- Turtle Shell - registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated to turtles
- Ray and Gerries Herbs and Berries -certified hydro-organic greenhouse culinary Basil and winter berries farm in Westport
- for more links on pesticides, see our Green Gardening page
- Clean Air Partnership
- Climate Action Network Canada
- Go Green Ontario - basic info on climate change, tips for home, community and work. Maintained by Government of Ontario.
- David Suzuki Foundation - climate change impacts and solutions
- Environment Canada
- Natural Resources Canada - climate change science
- Natural Resources Canada - energy
- The Pembina Institute
- Sierra Club of Canada
- Environment Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
- The Alliance for Climate Protection - Comprehensive list of short articles and tips.
- California Energy Commission
- Daily Home Reno Tips - one homeowner's experience with the ecoENERGY program.
- Tint of Green - Canadian site for greening your home
- US Department of Energy PDF of booklet "Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy and Money at Home"
- Rideau Reuses - free online exchange
- Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) - works to minimize society's impact on the environment by eliminating waste
- Association of Municipal Recycling Co-ordinators of Ontario - shares municipal waste reduction and recycling information and experience
- Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) - non-governmental corporation established to develop, implement and operate waste diversion programs
- Stewardship Ontario - industry funding organization for Blue Box Wastes
- Sierra Club of Canada, Ontario Chapter - waste diversion campaign
- The Worm Factory - local supplier of vermicomposting kits and supplies
National & International Groups
- Earth Day Canada - see their ecoaction pages for tips
- ecojustice - Canada's legal champion for a healthy environment
- Greenpeace International - global campaigning organisation
- Greenpeace Canada - challenges government and industry to halt harmful practices
- David Suzuki Foundation - science-based education, advocacy and policy work, to protect the diversity of nature
- Green Communities Canada - national association of non-profits, like REAL, who deliver environmental solutions
- Canadian Environmental Law Association - a public interest organization that uses existing laws to protect the environment and advocates for law reforms.
- Pollution Probe - research, education and advocacy
- Sierra Club of Canada member-based organization that empowers people to protect, restore and enjoy a healthy and safe planet
- World Wildlife Fund - wildlife conservation and endangered species
- Charity Village - index of Canadian organizations
- Environmental Magazine - US based online environmental magazine
- Green Communities Canada - association of organizations delivering environmental solutions to communities
- Ontario Trillium Foundation - delivers funding to charities and not-for-profits such as REAL
- Town of Smiths Falls - supports REAL in many ways, including the use of the building at 85 William St. W.
- Township of Drummond North Elmsley - we appreciate their support!
- Valley Heartland - Community Futures Development Corporation is dedicated to stimulating job creation and economic growth through business and community development
