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Vision

The Coalition of Ontario Watershed Guardians will work collaboratively to protect and improve watershed security in Ontario, thereby safeguarding regional ecological integrity, social wellbeing, and economic vitality.

Context

The Coalition is an engagement initiative of the Ontario Headwaters Institute, which promotes watershed security through its research and education portfolios.  The Coalition’s commitment to collaboration is described in more detail below. 

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 simply by subscribing to the e-newsletter of the Ontario Headwaters institute. 
• Any Guardian can suggest a campaign.
• Organizational Guardians will be made aware of all suggested campaigns and be invited to participate in developing and delivering any  campaign by agreeing to be part of a Campaign Roundtable, 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 will end with a motion noting 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