The Ottawa Stewardship Council is comprised of volunteers representing a wide range of vocations, interests and ideas. Past and present councillors include woodlot owners, urban residents, hunters and anglers, naturalists, rural residential owners, community association members, farmers, cottagers and recreationalists. They are motivated by community service and are oriented towards the natural environment. They are:

Our activities are guided by the following principles:

Vision of the Ottawa Stewardship Counci:
"A community of individuals and organizations working in unison to promote a sustainable environment in the City of Ottawa."

Mission:
"To be a leading partner with individals, organizations and communities throughout the Ottawa area to promote and maintain a healthy environment."

Our Goals:

To facilitate programs for landowners and residents which will assist in protecting, restoring and enhancing and managing land in a sustainable manner.

To promote educational opportunities relating to environmental stewardship through initiatives such as demonstration models, tours, lectures etc.

To act strategically in terms of the Ottawa area landscape in identifying additional needs in services, knowledge and programs related to environmental stewardship.

To involve, network with and solicit support from a diverse base of the Ottawa area community including: individuals, groups, organizations and agencies.

To encourage creative alternatives and/or Best Management Practices whenever possible to non-sustainable environmental practices by agencies or landowners.

To assist in developing programs which encourage people to set objectives for their properties and to achieve those objectives.