EcoSuperior

Our History

• 1995: EcoSuperior Environmental Programs launched in Thunder Bay as a Green Community Organization, originally named Thunder Bay 2002 Clean & Green. Our organization was formed by a group of community partners known as the Lakehead Environmental Action Group and funded by the NDP’s Green Community Initiative. In this first year of launching, our non-profit had over 20 employees and $700,000 in provincial funding to help area residents learn about energy conservation through one-on-one coaching by our Home Green Up teams. However, a provincial election was followed by an announcement that led to this program being scrapped, and all but 2 employees were laid off.
• 1998: Determined to see this important work continue, our Board of Directors went to our community partners with a restructuring plan. As we searched for new projects and funding agencies, we gradually started to rebuild the organization. Through community contributions and a fee-for-service contract with the City of Thunder Bay, we found a way to creatively evolve our programming.
• 2000-2015: In the years that followed, our organization faced and navigated many challenges, including changing our address five times, re-branding at least three times, and changing our legal name.
• Now: Now, we continue to not only survive, but to thrive. We are so grateful for the tremendous support from all communities that we serve; our funding partners, and all who participate in our programs, projects, and services. Now more than ever, our mission has never felt more important. We look forward to continuing our co-creation of meaningful change, for the future health of all species, and the planet.

Thank you to all who support, and embody our mission in their actions, and intentions. If you haven't already, please join us on our journey in contributing to the success of our mission, through one of our active events here.