What progress did Ottawa make towards becoming the green capital of Canada in 2020?
What's next for climate action, active transportation, urban biodiversity and greenspace protection as we look forward to 2021?
Join Ecology Ottawa's Executive Director Robb Barnes for the 2020 State of the City Year-in Review. We'll look at major council decisions, pressing environmental issues facing Ottawa, and opportunities as we approach the new year.
This will be a dynamic, online event with questions, answers and audience discussion. We hope you'll join us!
RSVP here today: https://www.ecologyottawa.org/state_of_the_city_2020_year_in_review
A Zoom link will be shared a few days before the event.
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