Earthroots Fund

Earthroots Fund is a Canadian registered charitable organization dedicated to the protection and maintenance of the ecological integrity of natural landscapes, primarily in Ontario. Established in 1989, the organization focuses on conserving wilderness, wildlife, and watersheds through public education, research, and advocacy efforts. It operates under the business registration number 135165140RR0001.

History

Earthroots Fund traces its origins to 1986 with the formation of the Temagami Wilderness Society (TWS), created to preserve rare old growth white and red pine forests in Ontario’s Temagami region. Following several successful conservation campaigns, the society broadened its mission and expanded its focus beyond Temagami, leading to a name change to Earthroots in 1991.

The organization is part of a two-entity structure: Earthroots Fund, the charitable arm responsible for education and research, and Earthroots Coalition, a non-profit organization focused on advocacy and direct action.

Mission and Activities

Earthroots Fund’s mission centers on protecting biodiversity and the archaeological and cultural aspects of natural landscapes. Its programs emphasize meaningful ecological protection, particularly of old growth forest stands and keystone species such as the Eastern Wolf.

The organization employs grassroots strategies combined with research-based advocacy and educational programs. It organizes and mobilizes public support, conducts wilderness research projects, and participates in forest management planning to influence conservation policy.

Impact and Support

With a supporter base of approximately 12,000 people across Canada, Earthroots Fund empowers citizens to participate in environmental advocacy and achieves tangible conservation victories. Its work is particularly focused on the preservation of Ontario’s threatened wilderness areas and wildlife species.

Organizational Structure

Earthroots Fund functions as a registered charity compliant with Canada Revenue Agency regulations. It works in parallel with Earthroots Coalition, which handles activist campaigns and legal advocacy. Together, the two organizations combine education, research, and grassroots mobilization to protect Ontario’s natural heritage.

Recognition

Earthroots has been recognized for its persistent and passionate dedication to wilderness preservation since its inception, successfully influencing public opinion, policy, and land management practices in Ontario over several decades.

Note: This article is based on publicly available information about Earthroots Fund and its activities related to conservation in Canada.