ABOUT ECOSUPERIOR

We Are Your Green Community Organization

EcoSuperior was incorporated in 1994 by the Lakehead Environmental Action Group (LEAG) in order to address environmental issues for Thunder Bay and area. We are a not-for-profit organization, operated by a volunteer board of directors, with a paid staff of 9 employees. Through partnerships with local business and industry as well as all levels of government, we strive to increase public awareness and participation in building a cleaner, greener community and a healthy environment. We are a member of Green Communities Canada (GCC) and the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.

EcoSuperior is a partnership organization, and we acknowledge the support of the many community, corporate and government partners who help make our programs possible. We do not have core funding, but rely on project funding from a variety of sources to maintain the organization.

Our projects and programs focus on five areas:

Water Conservation
EcoSuperior delivers the City of Thunder Bay Water Conservation program, encouraging wise water usage to homeowners as well as business and industry. The residential program includes home visits and incentives such as the $125 Toilet Replacement Rebate. The commercial sector can access a similar toilet rebate program through our office, in addition to a free water audit service. Schoolchildren learn about water conservation in our WaterWorks presentations delivered to Grade 2 classes throughout the city.

Energy Conservation
A certified Energuide for Houses evaluator is available for appointments through our office. The program helps homeowners access federal grants to help make homes more energy efficient.

Waste Reduction
At our office, consumers may purchase composters and access advice and information on recycling and other waste reduction practices. We coordinate seasonal programs such as the Great Pumpkin Compost Collection, Waste Reduction Week and Municipal Clean Up Month.

Pollution Prevention
Currently, our Mercury Reduction project is promoting ways to help reduce mercury discharge into our environment, working in partnership with business, industry and government. We have established recycling programs for thermostats, fluorescent tubes and button batteries. To address dioxins, we are coordinating public outreach campaigns to eliminate the burning of household garbage.

Greenspaces
We have developed a stream monitoring program based on benthic macroinvertebrate sampling. Citizens can participate to track the water quality in their favourite stream or river. School classes can also be involved, with classroom presentations and sampling field trips. We also promote the use of native plants at Central Natural Environment Park, a project which features demonstration gardens.

Visit Our Resource Centre:
212 Miles Street East, Thunder Bay P7C 1J6
807-624-2140

Thanks to the Trillium Foundation and Margaret Wanlin & Co. for helping us develop a three-year strategic plan for EcoSuperior.

Our new mission statement:

EcoSuperior delivers programs that encourage and support environmental stewardship in the Lake Superior basin and beyond, for the benefit of present and future generations.

For more details on the plan, click here.