Environment Ontario

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[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

The cooler temperatures and colourful landscapes make autumn a favourite season for many outdoor enthusiasts. What do you think is the BEST part of fall camping? 🏕️🍂

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

A career as a drinking water operator offers hands-on work, opportunities for advancement and the chance to protect public health every day.

In Ontario, you can get started with an Operator-in-Training certificate right after high school.

Learn more: https://t.co/4MRZUJ575P

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🌲 Nature is one of our greatest climate allies. Through NCC’s Taiga Forests and Peatlands project, over 81,400 hectares of boreal forest in northern Ontario are now protected.

Learn how conservation at scale helps secure a healthier future: https://t.co/rQU6Yx4Njm

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

#DidYouKnow that Ontario Parks offers a variety of accessible trails, lookout points and other barrier-free park amenities where all visitors can experience the beauty of autumn?

Use the Fall Colour Report to find the best viewing near you: https://t.co/xkacomZLih

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Ontario is introducing a call for applications for the Best Practices for Source Water Protection Program to help rural, northern and Indigenous communities develop local plans to protect their drinking water sources.
Apply by November 27, 2026: https://t.co/KDGUKWEwFE

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Meet the team monitoring the Great Lakes.
Ontario’s Great Lakes Guardian team includes scientists, technicians and crew members, who work together to monitor water quality, study ecosystem health and collect the data that helps keep our lakes healthy for future generations.

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Applications are open for Ontario’s Great Lakes Local Action Fund. Up to $1.8M is available for community projects that protect water quality, strengthen climate resilience and restore Great Lakes ecosystems.
Apply by November 6, 2026: https://t.co/ti0ZFlkDrl

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Volunteers are the heart of the Lake Partner Program.

Watch the video to learn how citizen scientists are collecting important data and helping protect Ontario's lakes for future generations.

[Infrastructure Ontario @InfraOntario]

🚨 The RFP for the MECP-MLITSD Science Facility Complex Project has been issued to shortlisted bidders. 🔬🧪

The new facility in Oakville will strengthen Ontario’s capacity for environmental monitoring, testing, and emergency response.

🔗https://t.co/WsYUdDiXnc

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

🍄 Fungi may be small and easily overlooked, but their impact on our ecosystems is anything but: https://t.co/VdYM6hKpIG

#MushroomMonth

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Ontario is investing nearly $1.2 million to help enhance wetlands and reduce flood risks in the Heart Lake Wetlands Complex and Spring Creek in Brampton.

Together, we're protecting local ecosystems and building a safer, more sustainable future.

https://t.co/p87mtk8pQD

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Did you know that Ontario’s Lake Partner Program is the largest volunteer-based lake monitoring program in Canada?

Watch to learn more about how citizen science is making a difference for freshwater conservation 🌊

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Do you have a well on your property? It may be time to inspect it for any needed maintenance.

Regular maintenance helps protect your drinking water and can prevent costly repairs down the road.

Learn more about maintaining your well here:
https://t.co/8z5Kp4PYmy

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

#ICYMI : A joint $10 M investment by Ontario and Canada has helped permanently protect nearly 48,000 acres of forests, wetlands and natural spaces in Ontario.

https://t.co/t67yCxMdY3

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

#DidYouKnow that the hot August temperatures make it a peak time for blue-green algal blooms in Ontario?
Learn how to recognize a bloom and what to do if you find one here: https://t.co/Im9aOhNd9d

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Thanks to dedicated cleanup efforts by the Governments of Ontario and Canada and our many local partners, Nipigon Bay has officially been removed from the list of historically polluted locations in the Great Lakes!

https://t.co/9o80skvbhB

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference?
Drinking water operators help ensure Ontario communities have safe, clean drinking water. It’s an in-demand career with opportunities to learn, grow and protect public health.
Learn more: https://t.co/4MRZUJ4zgh

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Ontario’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) helps you understand local air quality and make informed decisions.

There are 38 air quality monitoring stations province wide that collect real-time air pollution data to keep you safe.

Sign up for alerts: https://t.co/GPnAKgJP5G

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Ontario’s new Municipal Project Assessment Process will help municipalities deliver critical infrastructure more efficiently and support housing in growing communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/V5YFjeE1Tc

#AMO2026

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Veterans and active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces can now enjoy free entry to Ontario provincial parks 7 days a week.
Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 112 - Whitby) and its colour guard for joining us at this announcement!
https://t.co/9W8C7tkJf6