Earthroots

General information

Earthroots has been on the front lines of wilderness conservation since 1986 when our predecessor organization, the Temagami Wilderness Society (TWS), was formed. The TWS was created to fight for the preservation of rare old-growth red and white pine forests in the Temagami region of northern Ontario. After campaign success in Temagami, we changed our name to Earthroots (1991) and broadened our mandate beyond the Temagami issue.

Earthroots is a strong advocate for wilderness preservation in Ontario, combining grassroots campaign strategies with effective research and educational programs. We work in coalition with other conservation organizations, coordinating strategies to move issues forward. Earthroots uses many techniques to gain increased protection for Ontario's wild spaces and the wildlife that live in them; these include public education and mobilization, advocacy, research, media awareness, and peaceful activism. We have found that using all these tools together is an effective approach to achieving real results on the ground.

Our current campaigns are:
Oak Ridges Moraine / Greenbelt
Temagami / Wolf Lake
Wild Rivers and Watersheds
Parks and Protected Areas
Biodiversity
Wildlife: Wolves, Woodland Caribou, Double-crested Cormorants