Earth Day Canada (EDC) is a national environmental communications organization mandated to improve the state of the environment by empowering Canadians to achieve local solutions. Since 1991, EDC has been coordinating Earth Day/Earth Month events, and creating successful community programs and award-winning artistic and media projects.
Earth Day Canada was a recent winner of the top environmental education award in North America for its innovative programs and educational resources. The “Outstanding Service to Environmental Education by an Organization” award was presented to EDC by the Washington-based North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the world's largest association of environmental educators, with members in over 55 countries.
EDC was selected by the NAAEE judging panel based on its “visible contributions in environmental education, dedicated service in the field of environmental education, and excellence in reporting environmental issues for the purpose of educating the public, in print or electronic media.”
EDC is a registered charity, and the Canadian arm of Earth Day Network. With over 3,500 affiliated community-based organizations and 5,000 member organizations, EDC operates year-round to provide resources, user-friendly programs, and networking assistance to help Canadians help the Earth.
Mission
To improve the state of the environment by empowering and helping Canadians to take positive environmental action.
Vision
Earth Day will remain Canada's strongest positive voice in promoting constructive and sustainable environmental values, actions and solutions.
Goals
*CREATE positive public awareness for existing and developing environmental solutions.
*EMPOWER and ENCOURAGE Canadians to take environmental action in their communities.
*ADDRESS the challenges to Canada's environment by working in partnership to create programs that can be delivered by communities, organizations and individuals.
*FOSTER and MAINTAIN the positive celebration of Earth Day annually.
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