
Ashley Wallis
Associate Director
Having spent over a decade working for environmental non-profits, Ashley has designed and led citizen science programs, advocated for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes, and campaigned to end plastic pollution and protect the world’s oceans.
As a former Great Lakes surfer, she would often lament the plastic trash she had to share the surf with. Inspired by what can be accomplished by engaged individuals and the power of environmental advocacy, Ashley was instrumental in the creation of Environmental Defence’s campaign to end plastic pollution. She now provides strategic leadership to both the plastics and freshwater campaigns.
Read Ashley's Posts
Oct 20, 2016
More than a drop in the bucket: Ontario proposes new rules for water bottlers
Over the past couple of months, the bottled water industry in Ontario has been under…
Oct 04, 2016
Water for sale: Why Ontario needs to change the rules for water bottlers
Bottled water has been a hot topic in Ontario lately. In response, Premier Kathleen Wynne…
Aug 02, 2016
New video turns Lake Erie algal blooms into a slime monster
Ghostbusters may be back on the big screen, but this summer, the biggest, meanest, slimiest…
Jul 11, 2016
Summer algal blooms are the new normal for Lake Erie
Last week, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced their 2016 algal bloom forecast…