“SES is the antidote to despair.”
- Bert Weichel, SES Board Member
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is a non-profit, registered charity whose mandate is to work towards a world in which all needs can be met in sustainable ways. Sustainability will require healthy ecosystems, healthy livelihoods and healthy human communities.
The SES has been active in Saskatchewan since 1970 and is committed to supporting sustainable living and sustainable resource use in Saskatchewan. We work with, and on behalf of, communities, organizations, businesses and policy makers to encourage informed decision-making that moves us towards sustainability. We undertake research, and use education, community outreach, consultation opportunities and demonstration projects to provide the people of Saskatchewan the information and tools they need to make and to support these informed decisions
SES’s current action areas include sustainable energy and climate solutions, water protection, resource conservation, biodiversity preservation, and reduction of toxic substances.
Where SES came from & Who we are…
- SES incorporated in 1970
- Began as a local Saskatoon organization, then evolved to have a province-wide mandate
- Works on a variety of issues including mining, agriculture, forestry, energy , climate change, land use, transportation and toxic materials
- Charitable non-profit organization
Our Mission
SES is committed to working towards a world in which all needs will be met in a sustainable manner.
Our style of working
- governed by a volunteer board of directors
- two full-time core staff people and several part-time project staff
- supported by a substantial and dedicated core of volunteers
- core funds come from donations, payment for services and administrative charges on our various funded projects
- We do not receive any core funding from government
- Established reputation for sound science, good management, civility and an ability to work collaboratively
- Information provision, policy development, demonstrates solutions, and supports societal change
So what does SES do?
Some examples are:
- run energy conservation programs
- participate in land use planning processes
- carry out pesticide reduction projects
- participated in SaskPower’s Electrical Energy Options Review Panel
- participated in Saskatchewan Energy Conservation and Development Authority
- held a public forum about the hog industry
- carry out the Rural Environmental Advocacy Project
- participated in Saskatchewan Advisory Committee on Climate Change
- participate in environmental impact assessment hearings
- founding member of Roadmap Saskatoon
- provide information services
Learn more about our policy work, action projects and upcoming events!
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