York Region Environmental Alliance

The York Region Environmental Alliance (YREA) is a not-for-profit, incorporated organization. The volunteer  board of directors hails from the far reaches of York Region and works within its communities in partnership on various projects of mutual concern. It has a dedicated membership and volunteer base.

Objectives

• To raise awareness of the impact of toxic substances on the environment and on human health and to campaign for the elimination of these substances
• To identify and raise awareness of environmental issues within York Region
• To promote healthy lifestyle alternatives through presentations, workshops, education and outreach
• To seek ecologically sound and sustainable solutions in areas of our concern
• To initiate projects designed to protect and improve the quality of the environment of York Region
• To work with other government and non-government agencies, volunteers and members of the community to achieve our objectives

	Board of Directors Gloria Marsh - Chairperson Rae Bowie Sharon Bradley Pamela Courtot Jeff Laidlaw Susan Sang Susan Sheard Anna Tilman Mike Turk   Executive Director Leslie Atkinson
Our Projects Ecological Footprint campaign Organic lawn care workshops Environmental election questionnaire Waste reduction campaign Anti-idling community challenges Environmental information events Education on alternatives to toxic chemicals Working with youth School presentations	Funders The York Region Environmental Alliance is grateful for the financial assistance of: Eco-action, Environment Canada Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment The Ontario Trillium Foundation Town Of Richmond Hill World Wildlife Fund Human Resources and Development Canada
We also thank the many individual donors and the growing number of corporate donors.