Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC)

2150 Maple St.
Vancouver, BC
V6J 3T3
Phone: (604) 736-7732
http://www.spec.bc.ca

Profile

Founded in 1969, The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is a non-profit charitable organization that addresses environmental issues in British Columbia, with a particular focus on urban communities in Lower Mainland and the Georgia Basin. Through our public education programs and advocacy work, SPEC works hard to raise public awareness on environmental issues and encourage policies and practices that lead to urban sustainability. We believe that by working together with citizens, government and industry we can reach our goal of creating a truly healthy, livable environment. SPEC is a member-based society with an elected Board of Directors and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The Directors, members, staff and volunteers actively participate in SPEC’s on-going environmental projects.

Environmental Commitment

Research, Education and Outreach:

SPEC’s mission is to educate, activate and empower citizens in the Lower Mainland and Georgia Basin to reduce their ecological footprint and build healthy, sustainable cities. SPEC works tirelessly to promote social and economic policies that protect and improve air and water quality, and promote energy conservation and sustainable land-use in the Lower Mainland. As part of these initiatives SPEC is currently working on the following projects:
- Air & Water Quality
- Solid and Liquid Waste Reduction
- Pesticides and Toxics
- Protecting Marine Habitats
- Recycling
- Drinking Water Protection
- Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy
- Transportation

Social Commitment

Fostering urban sustainability since 1969:
SPEC is one of the oldest environmental organizations in Canada. For over 35 years SPEC has brought a range of environmental concerns to the attention of policy makers, industry and the public. SPEC was founded in 1969 in Coquitlam, BC. In 1981, SPEC partnered with the City of Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada in creating the Vancouver Energy Information Centre in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood. The building now includes the Vancouver Environmental Information Centre and the City of Vancouver Compost Demonstration Gardens managed by City Farmer.

Listing Categories

Resources > Agriculture & Food
Resources > Air Quality
Resources > Ecosystems, Wildlife & Biodiversity
Resources > Energy, Climate Change & Your Carbon Footprint
Resources > Forestry & Silviculture
Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Liveable Cities & Communities
Resources > Law, Policy & Social Justice
Resources > Oceans, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Resources > Waste (Solid) & Recycling
Resources > Water Resources & Water Quality

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