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Mission

The Coalition of Ontario Watershed Guardians is a recruitment and public engagement channel of the Ontario Headwaters Institute, which promotes  watershed security – healthy and resilient watersheds that ensure regional ecological integrity, social wellbeing, and economic vitality. 

Individuals and organizations that signup for our newsletter or that support a campaign of the Coalition, which may include petitions, publications, submissions, and/or other aspects of community action, are considered an Ontario Watershed Guardian.

Operating Guidelines

• The Ontario Headwaters Institute will manage the Coalition of Ontario Watershed Guardians while following the principles and protocols of not-for-profit organizations set by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Ontario, adhering to provincial statutes and exercising due diligence in its affairs.
• Individuals and organizations become Watershed Guardians either by simply subscribing to the e-newsletter of the Ontario Headwaters institute or by supporting a campaign. 
• Any Watershed Guardian can suggest a campaign.
• When needed, the OHI will invite Guardians to be part of a Roundtable to discuss and develop a Campaign for Watershed Security. A campaign may include petitions, publications, submissions, and/or other aspects of community engagement, per the drawing above. 
• Discussions in any Campaign Roundtable will be held digitally, with Guardians conducting themselves in good faith toward others.
• Roundtable discussions will be informal and seek to obtain a consensus on general direction or suggested actions.    
• All Guardians will be informed of and invited to support any Campaigns, while no Guardian is obligated to do so

Contact

Please contact the Coalition via andrew@ontarioheadwaters.ca