We work to protect, conserve and restore healthy river ecosystems

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We advocate for environmentally and socially sustainable development

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Healthy rivers are essential to our survival on this planet

Photo by Linda Heron

Healthy Rivers - Healthy Communities

Photo by Mark Clement

Who We Are

ORA is a not-for-profit grassroots organization with a strong focus on healthy riverine ecosystems. Healthy Rivers - Healthy Communities!

Advocate

Help ORA get the word out & mobilize by signing our petitions & sharing them on social media. Stay informed - sign up for our E-Newsletter. Take action now!

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Your financial support provides essential help that enables ORA to remain independent, and to carry out our mission to protect, conserve & restore riverine ecosystems.

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We Need People Like You

Keep up to date on the challenges facing Ontario rivers, and what you can do to help. Receive our Action Alerts and stay current with our E-news.

Latest Blog Post

Advocating for Decommissioning of the Howson Dam, North Maitland River

By Linda Heron on Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Posted in Aquatic Life, Dam Removal, Dam Removals, Howson Dam, North Maitland River, ORA Submissions, River Concerns

ORA has seen few dams that attract tourists to a town, but large healthy rivers and fisheries appear to be more attractive, especially to anglers and canoeists, that can bring additional tourist dollars into the community.

Rivers at Risk

Many rivers across Ontario are currently at risk due to existing and proposed developments.

We are working to protect them for our present and future generations.

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