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The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia. Since 1971, we've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice.
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Find out about our recent work and ways you can get involved!

Federal Election Voter Toolkit
Canada's federal election on April 28, 2025 is an opportunity for you to help shape the priorities of our country! Talk to friends and family and engage with political candidates on the issues that you care about. Our Voter Toolkit has resources and tips these conversations.

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Keep the "Know" in Nova Scotia
Get the facts about resource extraction industries in Nova Scotia. Read our fact sheets about fracking, uranium mining, lithium mining and royalties here!

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EAC’s statement on the N.S. government’s intention to increase resource extraction
We were shocked to hear the Houston government’s intention to alter legislation that would allow for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and uranium exploration in Nova Scotia, tabled on Feb. 18 as a part of a larger omnibus bill.

Read Our Response

Get Up to Speed with EAC's Enews
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Catch Up on EAC in the News!
Read, watch and listen to the latest coverage of environmental news from major outlets featuring the action and people of the Ecology Action Centre.

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Become an EACer
By becoming an EAC member, you'll add to the power of our community and help us take action on critical environmental issues.

Become a Member!

Highlights

Find out about our recent work and ways you can get involved!

Federal Election Voter Toolkit
Canada's federal election on April 28, 2025 is an opportunity for you to help shape the priorities of our country! Talk to friends and family and engage with political candidates on the issues that you care about. Our Voter Toolkit has resources and tips these conversations.

Get your Voter Toolkit here
Keep the "Know" in Nova Scotia
Get the facts about resource extraction industries in Nova Scotia. Read our fact sheets about fracking, uranium mining, lithium mining and royalties here!

Get the Facts Here
$text on a blue background reads "EAC’s Statement on the NS government’s decision to alter legislation on fracking and uranium mining"$
EAC’s statement on the N.S. government’s intention to increase resource extraction
We were shocked to hear the Houston government’s intention to alter legislation that would allow for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and uranium exploration in Nova Scotia, tabled on Feb. 18 as a part of a larger omnibus bill.

Read Our Response

Get Up to Speed with EAC's Enews
Sign up to receive our email newsletter to stay in-the-know on environmental news, upcoming events and ways you can take action on critical issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice.

Subscribe Here
Catch Up on EAC in the News!
Read, watch and listen to the latest coverage of environmental news from major outlets featuring the action and people of the Ecology Action Centre.

Click Here to Learn More!
Become an EACer
By becoming an EAC member, you'll add to the power of our community and help us take action on critical environmental issues.

Become a Member!

Take Action

When we act together, we create meaningful and lasting change here in Nova Scotia and beyond. Use the power of your voice to take action on a variety of critical environmental issues and help us keep fighting for a fair, sustainable future for all!

Ways to Give

The Ecology Action Centre's work wouldn't be possible without the support of people like you. Follow the links below to explore the ways that you can help us take action!

Projects & Programs

Action is our middle name! Follow the links below to learn more about the wide range of EAC's work, and see the different ways that we're fighting to protect the environment.

Winter Walk Day
Winter is a great time to be outside! Schools and youth groups can take part in the benefits of walking to or at school for Winter Walk Day, any day in February.
Climate Policy
Find resources and learn how our team is working at the policy level to encourage decision makers to take action and address the climate emergency.
Food Security in Nova Scotia
Many communities in Nova Scotia struggle with food insecurity. Learn about our work to help make sure everyone has access to local, healthy and affordable food.

HalifACT
Halifax has one of the most ambitious climate action plans in the country. Learn more about HalifACT and the city's plan to help tackle the climate crisis!
Municipal Elections 2024
All Nova Scotian municipalities will hold a municipal election in October 2024. View toolkits and resources for voters here.
Pop-up Bike Hub
The Pop-Up Bike Hub is a mobile DIY Community bike repair space providing people with the tools and knowledge to successfully fix their own bike.

Federal Election 2025
Find resources for Canada's federal election in May 2025.
Electricity
Nova Scotians deserve a low-carbon energy system that is clean, affordable and reliable. Learn what we are doing to help make that happen.
Sustainable Seafood
We work towards increasing consumer and retailer access to properly labelled, sustainable seafood.

Keeping the "Know" in Nova Scotia
Learn about the realities of resource extraction industries in Nova Scotia.
Provincial Election 2024
Find resources for Nova Scotia's provincial election in November 2024.
Coastal Protection Act
Nova Scotia is facing the highest sea-level rise predictions in Canada. Learn about the act designed to protect the coast and communities from the impacts of climate change.

Projects & Programs

Action is our middle name! Follow the links below to learn more about the wide range of EAC's work, and see the different ways that we're fighting to protect the environment.

Making Tracks Safe Cycling Videos
Learn cycling safety essentials in our Making Tracks Safe Cycling video series! Videos are available in Arabic, English, French and Mi'kmaw.

Climate Commitment Badges
Pick up a Climate Commitment Badge and make a promise to take action!

Climate Policy
Find resources and learn how our team is working at the policy level to encourage decision makers to take action and address the climate emergency.

Federal Election 2025
Find resources for Canada's federal election in May 2025.

Climate Plan
Our Climate, Our Future: Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth is the provincial government’s plan to transition Nova Scotia to a greener and more equitable future in line with the goals in EGCCRA.

Coastal Protection Act
Nova Scotia is facing the highest sea-level rise predictions in Canada. Learn about the act designed to protect the coast and communities from the impacts of climate change.

Electricity
Nova Scotians deserve a low-carbon energy system that is clean, affordable and reliable. Learn what we are doing to help make that happen.

Keeping the "Know" in Nova Scotia
Learn about the realities of resource extraction industries in Nova Scotia.

Pop-up Bike Hub
The Pop-Up Bike Hub is a mobile DIY Community bike repair space providing people with the tools and knowledge to successfully fix their own bike.

Food Security in Nova Scotia
Many communities in Nova Scotia struggle with food insecurity. Learn about our work to help make sure everyone has access to local, healthy and affordable food.

Forestry
Learn how EAC is working to promote ecological forestry in our province and fighting the destruction of our natural spaces by outdated forestry practices.

Municipal Elections 2024
All Nova Scotian municipalities will hold a municipal election in October 2024. View toolkits and resources for voters here.

Upcoming Events

Our communities are stronger when we get together to celebrate and share skills, ideas and visions of a better future. Follow the links below to see our latest events and other ways you can get to know the EAC community!

Latest Updates

Read our latest press releases, op-eds and other updates on the Ecology Action Centre's work to build a better future for our communities, our province and our planet!